Made in USA

I just stopped by to say that too many people get wrapped up in the details when talking "Made in USA" but damn, that was a real understatement. The conversation seems to have turned to all kinds of crazy. Buy things made in your country or close to you and that supports local, which is the strongest thing you can do for your community and country. It's not a blanket statement saying that anything is the best because it comes from somewhere, and you'd be insane not to realize that we live in a global economy with a global supply chain that affects every electronics manufacturer no matter how much their marketing department says their components are made in house. Buy what you feel is the best regardless of source, but support the most local that makes sense.

I care more about USA output Iron transformers. I just prefer the sound. 

@grislybutter + 1

@cleeds is 300% correct

Let the China bashing continue. Who knew that there’d come a day that China would produce very good audio equipment. That day has arrived. Overseen by western or European standards, yet built in China. 
 

Ever heard of the great Willsenton R8 tube integrated? You missed out.