How do I power my 800D(3)s

4 weeks ago we saw the new Classe line. It looked very cheap from the outside. The material they use gives it more a cheap look. It was still not possible to hear it.

This is the new ’highend’ these days. It is like the investment group who owns brands like: Sonus Faber, Mcintosh, AudioResearch and Wadia.

They want these companies to use cheaper parts so they will make more profit. B&W brought it to China to have lower costs.

What we see is that many of these brands use cheaper parts these days. I had a client with a brand new Audioresearch poweramp. In a few months he got 2 new amps. And still had the same problem. At the end he got his money back.

Excellent counter-point bo1972,

I do not (knowingly) buy any gear junk-sourced to china. Sad.

+1 on China Crap!

We must recognize that it is the fault of us consumers too - we like cheaper products - as soon as one or two companies shut shop and fire staff and move overseas - others are forced to follow to be able to compete for consumer $ in the lowest bottom of the barrel cheapness race. China makes what the investors want. It goes on in all sectors of the market. I blame greedy corporations for tarnishing great names like Saul Marantz. The Marantz MM7025 is an example of a legendary brand name on a poorly built product.

My DAC is made in America. My speakers are entirely U K built (including the cabinets, woofer, mid range and tweeter) My power amp is also hand built in UK.  My TT is vintage Japanese from 70’s. My UHD bluray and DSP are probably made in Malaysia. Am I avoiding China - you bet!!!! Does it make a difference - you bet!!!

No body mentioned BAT VK-1000? I have a pair of monoblock VK-1000s drive B&W 801D, they are perfectly marriaged, they sound amazing with deep soundstage!

Bryston