In another thread, "USAudio" wrote:
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As someone who makes a conscious effort to purchase US-made products, I'd like to take slight issue with Jon Iverson's assertion that "... for $879, YBA Design has really accomplished something in the WD202." Granted, the WD202 appears to be a well-engineered product but given the PRC's VASTLY lower component AND labor costs, is it really a big accomplishment? You can't fairly compare the US-manufactured Benchmark DAC1 to the WD202 based on price.
What are your thoughts on Chinese-made products? What's more important to you: Price or country of manufacture? (Would you be more likely to buy a product made in China if the price is right, or would you rather spend more to buy American-made?) Do you think Stereophile does enough to inform readers of a product's country of origin?
In another thread, "USAudio" wrote:
What are your thoughts on Chinese-made products? What's more important to you: Price or country of manufacture? (Would you be more likely to buy a product made in China if the price is right, or would you rather spend more to buy American-made?) Do you think Stereophile does enough to inform readers of a product's country of origin?