Has anybody bought or heard a Chinese knock off amplifier?


There are a lot clones coming out of China and power amplifiers seem to be along for the ride.
Mark Levinson, Goldmund, and Accuphase are some of the big names I see replica’s being advertised for sale. These replica’s range in price from $500-$2000. My curiosity every time I see these always is do they even sound like the brand they are trying copy? Another thought that comes to my mind when I see them is, are they even safe or reliable. I myself wouldn’t touch one of these, but that’s me. Has anybody heard one? If so it would be interesting to hear some opinions regarding these amplifiers.
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There is a tube, class a/b with dac I am trying to get my hands on to review. USD $1900. Should be interesting…

@webking185 +1 I have one Accuphase A-70 “inspired” Chinese amp, A class, it’s very good, measured and sounds! But.. it took me two months discussing with them what need to be done in details..

@glupson "...buy American so your home don’t burn down.” I am guilty, :-), I am buying “made in China” Apple iphones, computers and many other things.. as of HiFi related cables, typically China’s brands require some additional work to do to make them good! I have personal Audio Lab with all tools/test to make sure everything I use is up to spec.

I bought a Chinese amp years ago that from the company that in fact made Mark Levinson amps. It was a great piece.