Many asian companies - and I really do think it important to apply said distinction as not to generalize or disassociate the individuality and innovation of many unique companies in the East- are already well beyond the “copy cat” market approach. Actually, all audio companies borrow from each other to an extent, some more overtly than others..yes. There will always be class leaders in certain respects when it comes to new concepts and approaches to equipment and offerings. But why would that still be relegated only to the uber-elite companies? Especially with such impressive burgeoning tech in constant discovery and refinement? Not to say that if I had the $$$$$ that I wouldn’t consider something like a DarTZeel pre or power amp 🙏🏼