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Chinese Audio Shopping

I'm going to Beijing and Hong Kong in a couple of weeks and I was thinking of purchasing a high end turntable and accessories. A chinese company Opera makes high end turntables. Has anyone tried to buy high end audio products in Beijing? If so where? Will they work in the US (voltage, etc.)? Are they cheaper to purchase in Hong Kong? If so, where?

I'm looking at the Well Tempered Labs Amadeus or one of the Opera TTs. Any input would be greatly appreciated.
hotgonzo111
unsound
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Me thinks Audiofeil has a good point.
hotgonzo111 OP
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I'm leaving Sunday. i will post you all on my return.
toufu
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Make sure you try the Peking duck!
hxt1
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"It's difficult to believe that with all of the potential problems, i.e. customs, shipping, voltage conversions, warranty, etc. there is a significant amount of savings involved to make this exercise worthwhile."

I agree with you, yet ironically, audio dealers manage to navigate all of these pesky hurdles and still turn a tidy profit.... I'm just saying.

Nothing wrong with cutting out the middleman IMO, but at the same time 'you pay your money, and you take your chances'
have fun!
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soundfan
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I have 2 Chinese components in my system and am very happy with them. And considering adding a third shortly as I am looking at the Jasmine LP2.0SE Phono Stage.

I had a quote from a US dealer of above mentioned item and they wanted $200 US more than if I directly imported from Chinese dealer.

IMO chinese products have had an unwanted stigma about them, but I think this is slowly changing as their products improve.
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