Will China become the poor man’s dealer for high end audio?

@ghdprentice

"No I have not heard AM.".

I am extremely surprised as I would expect anyone interested in high quality equipment and with "50 years of experience" to be familiar with Fang from Stereo Knight, even though not a lot are sold in the US. Fang went on to form his own company called AM. US audiophiles are very insular.
Here are some comments from the British distributor, Ian Borthwick:

Pros.

1) They look incredible and the build is up there with the best
2) Even cold and not run in they are easily the best amplifies I have heard.
3) The midrange is sublime and human voice effortless and so real.
4) The bass is effortless and incredibly articulate.
5) These will obviously improve as they get played in. Awesome.
6) No noise whatsoever. No hiss, no hum, no farting noises. Fang really has excelled himself. In a different league to Stereo Knight.
7) Inky silent background due to incredible noise floor.

Cons.
1) Bloody heavy but look stunning.

Now, I am sure you could have done your own research, oh and they are much more than "$2.5K".
Another quality brand, though not in the class of AM is Opera Consonance.

Quad ESL's have been made in China for a long time, and the QC ranges from OK to good.

My "English" amp was made in China. My "American" speakers were made in China. My "American" digital cable was made in China as were my "American" speaker cables. I don't consider myself a "Have not". Maybe a "Don't have as much" or a "Have some". Whether its trade policy, changes in a country's workforce needs, pursuit of higher profits/lower taxes, manufacturing luxury products in a developed country will be more expensive. 

What a disappointment when I opened the michi amps and they are made in china.still sound good.perfer brittian or even better made in USA support jobs here

Here is a link to Borthwicks company for those not willing to do their own research:
https://www.willowtreeaudio.co.uk/am-hi-end