Do Countries Have a "House" Sound


I've been mulling over whether countries that manufacture audio equipment produce a sound peculiar to them. For instance, do you automatically assume gear from Germany has more an engineered, detailed quality whereas the UK, for instance, might have more PRAT.

Is there anything to this idea?
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Wisnon, thank you for your expansive reply. I suppose I was referring to the French speaking part. Bare in mind however I was only making a generalized comment. I'll leave the culture, geography and demographics to others.
No, not true uncle Schubert. Being born your nephew and inheriting your gear is. Not that I am in a rush to see you go....so stick around. LoL