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China built tube amps

Well I had an interesting conversation today. I contacted a large dealer and let him know I would like to buy a certain integrated tube amplifier that is made in China. I was told he wouldn't sell me one. He said they are all junk.  Prima Luna, Line Magnetic, Cayin, etc, etc, he said forget it. If you want a tube amplifier buy an American or European built unit that can be serviced.

So, I am new to valve amplifiers and I want to try one to understand what they're all about and sort of get my feet wet with tube rolling etc. I don't want to spend a lot of money at first which is why I was looking at Chinese built integrateds. So my question is, without getting into any particular brand other than what I have already mentioned, what is your experience with Chinese built tube amps? As a whole are they reliable? Am I wasting my money if I buy one according to this dealer? I have to admit I was rather taken aback by how adamant he was. Thoughts anyone?

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yakbob
465 posts
 

I'm not touching the country of origin discussion, but am surprised to see the Crimson 275 being recommended as late as 1/14 despite the recent test results and under the hood photos. Do we secretly hate the original poster?

Falconcrest, do yourself a favor and pass on this unit. 

 

 

drkingfish
79 posts
 

Those weren't legitimate factory made Carver 275s and you know it!  And I'll touch country of origin...made in the USA

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coltrane1
738 posts
 

Too many Xenophobic buyers on this thread. Don’t use your phone. It was likely built in China. 

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panzrwagn
518 posts
 

I only buy products made using 100% terrestrial raw materials, and assembled by humans, or with human oversight. Any more granular and the conversation turns stupid. Where was the copper mined? Where was it smelted? Where was it pulled into wire. Were the soyabeans used for the wire insulation organic or genetically modified

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panzrwagn
518 posts
 

I only buy Terrestrially sourced products assembled by or have their assembly overseen by legitimate humans.

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