@thyname -- and let’s not forget the ’racism’ tactic. A false moral equivalency has been created between any criticism of chi-fi and outright racism against China. So basically, if you point out any deficiencies in the chifi products, first you will be beaten with the ’measurement’ stick and if that doesn’t work, you will be proclaimed a racist to shut you up!
So enjoy the products made by luminaries like Nelson Pass and John Curl while they last. Once the notion of ’planned obsolescence’ takes root in high end audio, you can forget about pushing the envelope, craftsmanship, longevity and pride in ownership. You’ll be lucky if your component will last beyond 5 years, but hey at least they will have perfect measurements, right?
So enjoy the products made by luminaries like Nelson Pass and John Curl while they last. Once the notion of ’planned obsolescence’ takes root in high end audio, you can forget about pushing the envelope, craftsmanship, longevity and pride in ownership. You’ll be lucky if your component will last beyond 5 years, but hey at least they will have perfect measurements, right?