Mr B: Outside of the plethora of inferior & cheaply made counterfeit items, flooding the World from that general area, and their patently obvious disregard for honesty in business? Let's see: ARC's single major reliability problem(over the years) was traced back to this:(http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Capacitor_plague)Did you notice the, "Industrial Espionage" part of that article? (http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2007/05/19/AR2007051901273.html) (http://economyincrisis.org/content/us-barraged-dangerous-imports-china) (http://lansing.injuryboard.com/defective-and-dangerous-products/amongst-other-dangerous-chinese-imports-atvs-are-added-to-the-list.aspx?googleid=274934) (http://chinaboycott.net/ ) This one especially concerned me: ( http://news.yahoo.com/counterfeit-chinese-parts-slipping-u-military-aircraft-report-135759754--abc-news-topstories.html ) I'm simply saving keystrokes, by posting some current internet items. My own experiences with the crap imported from Southeast Asia/China could fill a good sized tome. As you said, "YMMV!" In general, I just strive to avoid purchasing ANYTHING from that area, whenever possible. The Japanese(for instance), on the other hand, are totally anal about quality control, and their honesty; beyond reproach. Of course; there are exceptions to every rule, and- I am NOT trying to persuade anyone of anything. Just stating my opinion/observations, and answering your question. Happy listening! |
http://www.needledoctor.com/The-QUP No association with the vendor, no experience with the product. Peace, |
