Do chinese tube preamp/amp clones interest you?

I noticed in one of the pics included in your link the "clone" actually includes the distinctive Audio Research badge on its faceplate. That's actually a form of theft and I think it's disgraceful..

It really isn't fair to call these things "clones," because that suggests the item is identical to the original. The product in the link isn't a clone - it's just a cheap knockoff. Anyone who has pride in his work puts his own name on it. They don't steal someone else's name.

 This is not a clone but a fake. It looks like a modern ARC preamp but the inside is not. If it is a rip off of an ARC circuit, It has to be at least 30 or 40 years old. Modern ARC gear uses primarily 6H30 tubes. This uses 12AU7 and ECC88 tubes. This preamp is just like a fake Rolex, it looks like one on the outside. But it is not made like one and it won't work or last like one. And it won't sound like one.

 If you want am ARC preamp, find a nice older used one. It will be built better and sound better. And if something goes wrong with it, it can be repaired.

I think the "clones" that China produces are a theft of intellectual property at best, and are crap in a nice looking case at worst.

China has proven they are capable of producing good equipment AND good brands.  Line Magnetic is a perfect example of a Chinese owned brand that was developed in China that people love. 

This kind of stuff is what makes people angry and harms all Chinese manufacturing IMO.  

I like their guarantee. If there is anything wrong, you must pay the return shipping. They could ship you a bag of rocks and you need to pay to return it.