It is not a question of quality. The Apple seems good enough. China just sent a rocket into space employing methane. This is a challenge NASA is still trying to master, as well as the Russians. For me, after teaching English for 3-years in China, I witnessed a completely different picture of China's intentions and actions. Now, I am retired and making high end furniture. If a tool or material of any kind arrives and it states 'Made in China', I send it back. One German or American bit lasts as long as 5 Chinese made ones. The same goes for my home theatre. After 75K to build, I am very happy with the sound. I also have the peace of mind that I help Americans, Germans, French and the Swedes in their pursuit of good sound. It is simply a decision I made. If I cannot afford today what I want, I will wait and save another 6 months. again, it is a matter of choice.
Will China become the poor man’s dealer for high end audio?
With the insane prices now being asked for audio equipment from manufacturers around the globe is china going to fill in the gap between the haves and have-nots.? We are already seeing some signs of this with manufacturers like Jays Audio and Denafrips offering product-performance prices below global market value. The only thing I see holding them back is they will always be one leg behind the rest of the world since they copy most of the technology they use and world wide acceptance.