CD player NOT made in China under $1,000?

Your point about human versus machine manufacturing is valid, Kijanki. However, as I said in my first post, it presupposes the design of said product is sound in the first place. Clearly, in my situation, it's not.

And, again, the company I represent is one of more well known and successful. One of the Chinese "Big 5" as they're known, in high-end audio circles.

Trelja - I agree, good design and management is the main factor. People can be trained including quality control.

Waryn is afraid of CD player "Made in China", but he should be afraid of Chinese CD players. Rowland uses Icepower boards manufactured now by B&O in China. It's still Rowland isn't it?

Trelja, would you mind sharing which company your are refering to? It would be helpful for people who either own or are hoping to own something from this company.

Zanth - I second that, but he might be prohibited from reveling it.

I don't think Trelja is making it a secret. He is a distributor for Consonance. I applaude his candor.