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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
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g_nakamoto
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question should be, 'what country builds dependable equipment'??
hiendmmoe OP
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Dependable  is tied in with build quality.
desktopguy
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I know it's a truism, but I'd have to say Germany builds the best. I've owned a lot of gear over the years--but the most impressive build quality, operational flexibility/design & sound quality in one box has to be my Violectric V281 headphone amp/system preamp. It's not even a close call, really. 
wjt3
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emilm
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Great Question!

9 countries dominate the market.
USA, Canada,Japan, Germany, Denmark, Switzerland, Italy,France and UK.

However I think that if you live in the States the best equipment should be from the States. If you live in Germany, then German etc.
I’ll explain:
First: people should support their own economy by buying from local companies.
Second: Generally you get better prices when you don’t pay for imported equipment. I have noticed the European made components are more expensive here than in Europe and vice versa. Third: it’s much easier and cheaper to ship/service equipment in your own country.

I hope that answers your question and many people agree with my points.

Stay safe,
Emil
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