HEGEL - Is it really made in Norway ?

"09-09-15: Sabai
Zd542,

You stated, "I took Sabi [sic] at his word. I guess he could be lying." Of course, this could also apply to any posts on the forum."

That's exactly how I intended it. What could you possibly gain by making your story up? And you're not bashing Hegel. I was just pointing out a double standard. You had a different position/experience than someone else, so they tried to discredit your statement. The silly thing is, I hope a whole bunch of people come in and share their good experiences like Knghifi and Mribob. Not only am I OK with being wrong about Hegel, I really hope I am.

The fact remains, though, that Hegel is trying to make it difficult for potential customers to find out if their products are made in China. And that opens them up to fair criticism. If Hegel doesn't like dealing with the negativity that comes with the practice, they can always do something like Apple. Any time you buy an Apple product, the first thing you see when you open the box is "Designed in California, Made in China." If you build a good product, and are not ashamed of where its made, just say so.

@ ZD - "If you build a good product, and are not ashamed of where its made, just say so." +1.

Zd542, I was not the first to bring up racism. I will take credit for being the first to mention bigotry. I'd say more, but you will say I'm quoting you out of context.

Zd542,

I could not have stated it more simply than you did when you stated, "If you build a good product, and are not ashamed of where its made, just say so." All we are asking here is that Hegel just be up front with everyone. Since they are completely avoiding the issue this begs the question, "Is Hegel trying to hide something?" I certainly hope not, for their sake.

09-09-15: Sabai
"Do not customers who pay a high price for their products have the right to know where they are made -- and for this to be stated by Hegel -- and not left to be discovered on an audio forum?"

Absolutely Sabai...When I was doing research for a new preamp,I thought the one I was most interested in was a product of Italy. Under closer scrutiny, I found out that it was made in China.The company was proud to say so,with zero qualms about it...Just the way it should be. Hegel or any company making kit outside of their homeland...should be just as forthright...period.