Made in America

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.

Right now I have a nearly All American system, but not because I'm particularly nationalistic about such things. I just seem to gravitate toward small companies that are accessible to me, for example I like being able to speak to the owner if necessary. And I have found some brands that I like.

I think it's great that we still have talented folks in these specialized small businesses that build things worth owning. However, maybe some of these companies build elsewhere... My current system:

Quicksilver amps (great customer service and these well-made amps will probably be collectible vintage pieces 40 yrs from now)
Audible Illusions preamp (slow service but worth it)
Silverline speakers (bought directly from Alan Yun, nice guy)
VPI turntable
Bottlehead phono preamp (cool company that has a very helpful and friendly DIY support group attached to it)
My only non USA piece of gear is my CD player

I have also owned and think highly of Vandersteen and have always liked vintage JBL

Just read an article on NPR. Most "American" car? Toyota Avalon, 85% of all parts made in USA or Canada and assembled in USA. Who woulda guessed? I would have thought a Buick or something like that. My Subaru was built in Indiana.

My entire audio system, except PCs and AC outlets, is nominally US made but percentage wise (parts) it's anyone's guess.

I think at one time this question would have been relatively easy to answer but these days it's much less clear.

I knew that Rja, I bought a Toyota Avalon that was built in Kentucky.