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RE: Spending $6K to $8K for amp/pre-amp and speakers

Posted by RavenDave (M) on May 11, 2015 at 05:52:44

In Reply to: RE: Spending $6K to $8K for amp/pre-amp and speakers posted by ivan_terrible on April 29, 2015 at 21:07:55:

Obviously to those of us that actually know something about amplifiers, and I build them by hand, most of the Chinese tube amps flooding the market sound and perform far below any decent quality American or European made products due to the fact that they are made with the absolute cheapest parts, wire, and components out there.

One thing is absolutely for sure here... these people care NOT about the purchaser of their products or their performance. There are AMERICAN amplifier manufacturers out there now that offer LIFETIME warranties on their products, because they actually do care about their customers and the products they make.

Try getting service on anything Chinese when they eventually break down, which will probably occur quickly in my experience. And then try to find someone here to service those pieces of garbage. I wouldn't!

With a few exceptions Chinese amps, tubes, and components are cheap "throw-away products" that are made only to get American dollars and to a lesser degree Euros out of the pockets of the "shiney object" lovers club, like some on this forum are obviously members.

DON'T FALL FOR IT~!

A good quality American made product is the way to go and service will be immediate in most cases when the rare problem does occur. There are excellent products available that are made right here in the USA that will fit well into your budget, and you might be able to even purchase a brand new amp and speakers for the upper end of your listed budget.

As a matter of fact, I know you can get a great performing amplifier and speakers that will last for decades for under $8,000 BRAND NEW!
RavenDave

Edits: 05/11/15 05/11/15

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