I spent most of 2012 in mainland China, traveling throughout the country, and I found zero high-end audio products on display. Even in Shanghai and Beijing there's mostly just junk available for audio gear, and those cities are much, much wealthier than the average Chinese city. Now I think McIntosh may be opening a salon in Shanghai this year, so you could contact them for that information if you're interested. Chinese people are very interested in Apple computer products, and increasing numbers of Chinese people can afford them, but this interest and consumer spending is not apparently matched (yet) among music lovers.
By contrast, there's definitely a high-end scene in both Hong Kong and Tokyo. For example, during our stay in Tokyo last year, I walked out the door of my hotel to get some fresh air and within one block, without really trying, I found two vinyl-only record stores with fantastic stuff. One of these was classical-music LPs only! Fifty feet from said LP store was a tiny jazz club with a live Dixieland band playing. Seating room in the club for about 10 people total and tickets at $100 per person. Of course we had to do it, as the band sounded great. And between sets we listened to the superb $100K expensive vinyl-only stereo system in the performance space! Lots of audio dealers in both Hong Kong and Tokyo, and you won't have trouble finding them.
Best wishes and safe travels in China.
By contrast, there's definitely a high-end scene in both Hong Kong and Tokyo. For example, during our stay in Tokyo last year, I walked out the door of my hotel to get some fresh air and within one block, without really trying, I found two vinyl-only record stores with fantastic stuff. One of these was classical-music LPs only! Fifty feet from said LP store was a tiny jazz club with a live Dixieland band playing. Seating room in the club for about 10 people total and tickets at $100 per person. Of course we had to do it, as the band sounded great. And between sets we listened to the superb $100K expensive vinyl-only stereo system in the performance space! Lots of audio dealers in both Hong Kong and Tokyo, and you won't have trouble finding them.
Best wishes and safe travels in China.