HEGEL - Is it really made in Norway ?

"09-10-15: Sabai
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."

And certainly any amount less than $5,000 also...

Vez,

You stated, "Hegel avoids to write made in China for commercial reasons." This is clearly what is happening, IMO.

You also stated, "Their refusal to provide important information, shows lack of respect for their customers." I agree. I believe their attitude towards me in the case I cited earlier in this thread reinforces this fact. When problems arise with their products they appear to be selective when it comes to whom they will show respect to -- depending on the perceived commercial risks to their company. IMO, they are very short-sighted -- and foolish -- in this respect. After talking with Hegel a number of times I was astonished by their attitude. Frankly, it was hard to believe I was talking to a high end audio company. I have had contact with dozens of high end audio companies over the years and had never experienced such a self-protective attitude before.

My contact with Hegel left me wondering where their reputation comes from. As long as things go well with their products everything is fine. When things do not go so well you just entered their high end audio casino. You may win or you may lose. This is no way to run a high end audio company. Refusing to disclose where their products are made is also glaring proof -- and reinforces my belief -- that there is something very odd happening in their corporate culture that needs to be seriously reviewed, IMO.

Aolmrd1241,

You're right, of course, when you stated, "less than $5,000 also".

Soniqmike,

In your OP you stated, "I have tried getting a clear-cut answer from dealers with no success." I find this very odd. As I mentioned in an earlier post, it sounds like they are standing shoulder-to-shoulder with Hegel. This is a lamentable indication of their lack of integrity.

Hegel has gotten nothing but good reviews since they came out. I always assumed they were made in Norway. I find it funny that none of the audiophile magazines disclosed that they were made in China. I am not a conspiracy theorist but this sounds like one.

I find it odd and very telling that no one from Hegel has bothered to chime in here. Many manufacturers participate on the forum, especially when problems of one kind or another are talked about regarding their products. I can think of a number of manufacturers who do not hesitate to join the discussions here. That Hegel will not even acknowledge this thread is truly lamentable, IMHO.