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Has anybody bought or heard a Chinese knock off amplifier?

There are a lot clones coming out of China and power amplifiers seem to be along for the ride.
Mark Levinson, Goldmund, and Accuphase are some of the big names I see replica’s being advertised for sale. These replica’s range in price from $500-$2000. My curiosity every time I see these always is do they even sound like the brand they are trying copy? Another thought that comes to my mind when I see them is, are they even safe or reliable. I myself wouldn’t touch one of these, but that’s me. Has anybody heard one? If so it would be interesting to hear some opinions regarding these amplifiers.
hiendmmoe
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shawnwes
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Long thread at AK about this:
https://audiokarma.org/forums/index.php?threads/recieved-my-dartzeel-nhb-108-copy-from-china.825905/

The OP, Matt, of that thread sold it on. He gets really enamoured with some of his purchases but eventually moves on. Nothing different than alot of audiophiles who are always swapping out their gear.His comments about his purchases are legit though.
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calieng
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My problem with Cina-Hifi was not the product but the dishonesty of showing items in stock and then finding out they are on backorder and waiting two months to finally get it.

I do not trust Chinese dealers....sorry but that is my opinion. The product was actually very good for the price. Willsenton R-300B integrated tube amp.
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