What current China import sounds like a CJ??

How do you "rip off" a tube audio amplifier circuit? Every possible way to use a KT88 was public knowledge decades ago. And triodes before that.

Ok we have political discussion about trade issues. Can I get anyone refocused on my question???

Sorry Tommy. The simple answer is "no". Mention any Chinese product and, inevitably, here or at Audioasylum, the protectionists come out in full force to save America. All of China is presented as a black hole of horrible labor conditions and all Chinese products are portrayed as being ripoffs and of poor quality. It's so extreme it's almost cartoon like.

So you better get used to it if you mention China and audio equipment in the same paragraph.

Thank you Eldartford for the voice of reason...

Thank you Viridian for the uncomfortable yet sardonic laughter...

Thank you Bkonig for the just plain old laughter...

And thank you in advance China, for continuing to grant us audio toys and dollar stores in exchange for our rights and freedoms after you take over the earth, just before we all die of your industrial pollution...

It's only a matter of time before the Chinese get it right in the same manner the Japanese mastered electronics and automobiles.

It may not be within 4 or 5 years but long term it's quite likely IMO.

Up until 1970 almost every automobile, radio, audio component, television, etc. was made in the USA although Great Britain did make some components and countries such as Sweden and France built automobiles.

Of course I could be wrong.