I think a few upper tier manufacturers are doing this with their entry level equipment. I think Thorens is and Vincent… some may say they are not upper tier either.
T+A Made in Germany
Someone had a thread about T+A made in China. It was deleted before I was able to post this. My T+A PA 3100 HV integrated amp says “made in Germany”. Right there in the back.
Oh, and it’s T+A, not T & A. T&A means something else 🤦♂️🤭😂😉