Made in America

Mrtennis, what do you mean by "American company"? Most of companies are international. Is "Phillips-USA" American or Dutch company. They still have small building there to signify their origin. Is Telefunken German (bought by Vishay)? We can ask who is majority shareholder or where company was incorporated (Tyco in Bermuda). But if I can determine for sure, that company is not American shall I then stop buying in 7-eleven because it is Japanese or in Trader's Joe because it is German, not to mention Shell Gas (Dutch), Burger King (UK) etc. Every single Toyota Avalon sold anywhere in the world, including Japan, is made in Kentucky giving jobs to a lot of folks there. I have currently two Avalons (one 17 years old) and they work like Swiss watch. I had Ford Taurus before that was falling apart costing me a lot of money and sleepless nights. Ford's quality is still very poor (according to latest surveys), perhaps because a lot of people buy "American". Should my next car be Toyota or Ford? I think it should be the "best" car for me. Making selections based on other factors is against the very system we live in and hence un-American.

I have Luxman amp from japan.
Harbeth speakers from the UK
AZ cables from the USA
Nordost IC USA
Rega p5 UK
Hegel Hd11 DAC Norway
PS Audio PWD USA

In the past I own cayin china made, Marantz china, Yamaha USA,
Ayon Austria.
So far I don't get focus in where they were made, more in how they sound or match my taste.

I respect made in America products and followers, just not the way I look the hobby or handle myself.

Regards

Regardless of product genre (audio or otherwise) I always try to buy American whenever possible and always avoid Chinese goods. The former because I see it as being best for our economy, the latter because of far too many experiences with poor quality goods that disappoint. Products from other countries get a fair shake. Regardless of origin all goods have to meet certain standards.

The only items in my system today that were made in China are power tubes. The rest are from the USA, Canada, Japan and Great Britain. YMMV.

I think the pertinent phrase here was coined by one of your recent presidents, ie: "The New World Order". A very scary prospect when you consider the ongoing economical adjustments we've been observing in Europe and China which holds the largest US cash reserves in the world. That's a big I.O.U.. They already own Canada. They own all the major steel manufacturing facilities along with the iron ore mines in the world. This on top of everybody else clamoring desperately to get their share. Take a wild guess where we'll be here in North America when the dust settles?

hi kjabki:

i already answered that question. however, here it is:

the company is located in the us, and uses only us components in its products. it doesn not matter wheteher the workers were born in the us or somewhere else.