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What country builds the best audio equipment?

I remember not so long ago when audio equipment was mainly a home grown product with the exception of Japan here in the U.S. Today it’s a global market with competition from every corner of the world. I use to think here in the U.S was were the best equipment was being built, but now I’m not sure.
Built quality and performance seems to be lacking a little here in the states with few exceptions compared to what’s being produced over seas and up to the north. So what country is the best equipment coming from? Maybe it’s still the U.S, but if pure aesthetics says anything I would say not.
As for Sonics tough to call, maybe still here in the U.S? 
hiendmmoe
tablejockey
3,938 posts
 
The ol "best" question.
Should be interesting to read what is "best"
What does "best" even mean?
edcyn
1,876 posts
 
Best --

Subjective sound quality (or objective/measured sound quality if you’re that type).

Reliability.


Ease of use coupled with the ability to cohabit/grow with the changes you’ll inevitably make with the rest of your system.
boxer12
8,656 posts
 
Not sure it matters much. As long as robust manufacturing is involved, the end result really comes down to the engineer or engineering team.
In my system I have a power amp from Italy (Aloia), preamp from Scotland (Linn), phono preamp from the UK (Whest), conditioners from Japan (Acoustic Revive), transformer from USA (ExactPower), Sub from Canada (REL), speakers from USA (Wilson), DAC from USA (Audio Alchemy), transport from USA (Woo Audio), turntable from my basement (USA), power cables & interconnects from the Netherlands (Siltech), Japan (Acoustic Revive), USA (Jena Labs, JPS Labs, Cardas). It’s like the United Nations of stereo equipment, except they get along well with each other.
ricevs
1,543 posts
 
What country is free from corona?......we all all humans. Are countries even real?  Have you ever stood on a border?  It is just a piece of earth.  We don't own any of this.  In our oneness there is just us.....just Love.

Excellence and craftsmanship and beauty is where you find it....it can be from anywhere.  It is all inside us all.....we are all beautiful....spread the joy and love everywhere.....needed these days especially.....but ALL WAYS needed.
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