Dr. Ears
Super Member
I have my second Chinese made integrated amplifier unable to be repaired because it wasn't built to the schematic. The first one featured 845 output tubes, the second one featured 211 output tubes.
I love how they sounded with the coupling caps rolled.
My next integrated will be made in Japan and upgraded by Victor Kung of vkmusic.ca.
Victor is a CPA by trade, high-end audio is his side gig. He knows what he is doing and he is a very nice guy,
who prices his gear very fairly.
Meanwhile, I am enjoying a Scott r77s, made in Belgium and purchased on "Letgo" for $30.
Buying vintage may make more sense than new Chinese gear because at least you know that it can be repaired and upgraded.
I love how they sounded with the coupling caps rolled.
My next integrated will be made in Japan and upgraded by Victor Kung of vkmusic.ca.
Victor is a CPA by trade, high-end audio is his side gig. He knows what he is doing and he is a very nice guy,
who prices his gear very fairly.
Meanwhile, I am enjoying a Scott r77s, made in Belgium and purchased on "Letgo" for $30.
Buying vintage may make more sense than new Chinese gear because at least you know that it can be repaired and upgraded.