The leader in streaming technology is probably Aurender out of South Korea. I use their N10 streamer in my 2C system, perfect to me in every way; SQ and functionality.
Unusual countries for audio gear
We all know that audio product come from Canada, the U.K., America, Denmark, France, Italy, Germany, Australia.
What are some unusual places you've heard make really good stuff? Anything from Norway? Or New Zealand? How about Qatar or somewhere in the middle east?