Supply chain problems delay audio hardware for up to 12 months or more

tablejockey- 

You are correct! I was being a bit subdued about this fact on this forum where some folks only patronize "Made in The USA", without recognizing that apart from who gets the profit, all of the top brands use components MIC.  This is one reason why I am concerned about the political rhetoric bashing China when many seem not to realize that we are irrevocably intertwined.  

If the box sounds good, why care where it's made?

The "idea" of made in USA is...AMERICAN. I get it. I only wish for that.

But let's all get real. EVERY nut, bolt, washer along with major assemblies made 100% here, in USA-not gonna happen.

Impossible to source ALL parts for audio gear made in the USA. Maybe that goes for ANYTHING we consume?

If the final assembly-stitched up, checked, boxed and shipped here, that's good enough for me. 

Made is USA has a different meaning from 50 years ago.

I was just trying to educate folks on this forum that no matter where a product is finally assembled, the dependency on parts from China and elsewhere means that ordering something right now make take a year or more to be delivered. I am not sure that everyone gets this point - it is not so much about the origin of components - it is time challenge in that supply chains are terribly fouled up worldwide. I do not understand why this is not an important issue to share in this forum!