HEGEL - Is it really made in Norway ?

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.

"09-09-15: Onhwy61
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."

I'll only say that if its true. Go back and look at the quotes you selected from my replies. If you read them like you have them, and then read them as part of the whole comment, I don't think any reasonable person would take same meaning both ways. If you think about it, you're doing the same thing that Hegel does.

Back on 8/31 I stated:

Hegel should proudly proclaim designed in Norway/made in China.

I'm glad you finally agree with me. Let peace reign.

Aolmrd1241,

Being up front should certainly be company policy when if comes to asking customers to pay $5000 or more for high end audio products. I think this goes without saying. Companies that have a culture of corporate pride that takes precedence over transparency are bound to be found out eventually and will suffer the consequences.