HEGEL - Is it really made in Norway ?

The phrase was "xenophobia/subtle racism". I would substitute bigotry for racism. A dictionary definition of xenophobia goes along the lines of fear or hatred of foreigners which qualifies as bigotry. And yes, I do think there is a stench of xenophobia in this thread.

If you're surprised that Hegel is not manufactured in Norway, then you didn't do your research. You have nobody to blame but yourself. That said, Hegel should proudly proclaim designed in Norway/made in China. Dozens of high end audio manufacturers have a similar provenance and are producing excellent quality products. Even in US built products the outsourcing of manufacturing is fairly common. The company may be headquartered in Utah or Colorado, but the component could actually be built by a company in California or Texas. Whether it's made in California or China, it's common sense that you have to thoroughly monitor the production process.

Dave_72,

I agree. Atma-Sphere is a world-class amplifier maker -- and a sleeper.

"08-30-15: P59teitel
Oh really? You seem a little too sensitive about that, seems I've hit a sore spot despite my "lack of character."

That makes absolutely no sense. Literally. If what you're trying to say, is that you hit a sore spot when you pull the race card to control a conversation, or win an argument that you would not otherwise be able to win, then yes.

Onhwy61

To be honest, your thread doesn't make sense either.

"08-31-15: Onhwy61
The phrase was "xenophobia/subtle racism". I would substitute bigotry for racism. A dictionary definition of xenophobia goes along the lines of fear or hatred of foreigners which qualifies as bigotry. And yes, I do think there is a stench of xenophobia in this thread."

If that's the case, then why say this?

"If you're surprised that Hegel is not manufactured in Norway, then you didn't do your research. You have nobody to blame but yourself. That said, Hegel should proudly proclaim designed in Norway/made in China."

You agree that they should have done a better job labelling their components. I don't get the racism, even if its subtle. Hegel is the one trying to hide something here. What do you expect people to say when they find out? Not only that, you clearly state that you need to do the research before you buy, otherwise you have no one to blame but yourself for the mistake. I agree. If you read the OP again, it appears that's exactly what Soniqmike was looking to do.

"Not unlike Ayon, where it is just printed "Austria" and not "Made in Austria" (the usual and official terminology), are HEGEL products actually made and assembled in Norway or just "designed" in Norway and assembled somewhere in China?

I have tried getting a clear-cut answer from dealers with no success. Juste like for Ayon gear by the way."

How else would you read that? No one here is bashing companies that clearly label the country of origin. Were bashing the ones that try to trick people. And notice I said companies, not countries. This has nothing to do with China. It has everything to do with Hegel.

I am surprised that Hegel gets away with this, US importation rules clearly state that you must mark products with the country of origin.

You shouldn't have to be an internet detective to determine this when buying a product.

Why do they want to hide from this fact?

08-30-15: Soniqmike
"Look at Sonus Faber. I'm sure some folks still would prefer having the "handmade in Italy" metal tag on the back on their entry-line products. No longer the case."

Just to be clear,only the Venere line of Sonus-faber speakers are being made in China. The new Chameleon line of entry level speakers are being produced in Italy.