Unusual countries for audio gear

Gano:

The company is Austrian, HQ in Vienna, their production of electronics is in Slovakia.

overall, the former Eastern bloc is very tech and manufacturing oriented. Throw in culture, classical music culture, education, I am in no way surprised they have so many companies

There is a massive hi fi industry in Poland - including J Sikora Turntables and JCAT and Exact in streaming related products.

Also in Lithuania Less Loss Cables.

In Greece, Kostas Metaxas's intriguing creations including his RTX Tourbillion tape deck.

Currently using a Keces amp (Taiwan) and Audel speakers (Sicily).

Vicoustics from Portugal