HEGEL - Is it really made in Norway ?

Taters, stick with the cream cheese!
http://qz.com/234197/america-catches-some-of-the-worlds-best-salmon-but-eats-some-of-the-worst/

"Agree, they don't speak English but you should know that most Chinese speak fluently...Norwegian instead!
Vez (Answers | This Thread)"

I don't speak Norwegian, so I'll have to take your word for it.

It's ironic that most of the Norwegian Hegel staff does not especially enjoy Chinese food and it is rarely, if ever, served at company functions, no matter where they are held, and no matter where the food was prepared.

I used to work in a manufacturing company (not audio equipment). When we sent out new products for review, a bottle of wine comes with it or any other little perks that they ask for was given as a gift. The truth is big fish always eat the small fish (million dollar company vs reviewer). Welcome to capitalism.

09-14-15: Zd542
"09-14-15: Knghifi

09-12-15: Taters
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.

Is it possible manufacturer location is not a factor on SQ to the reviewers?

Most reviewers and customers judge an AUDIO component with their ear and not stuck in the weeds with inconsequential noise.
Knghifi (Threads | Answers | This Thread)"

That's a load of crap. I don't want some audio reviewer selecting what information they allow me to have. Besides, I've seen countless reviews over the years where the reviewer was invited out to the factory. Why complain now?

Another brilliant post by HTML CHALLENGED!

Every review is a selection of information. What's all to some is empty to others. It's all in the eye of the beholder.

For me, a review on an AUDIO component, SQ, how it sounds relative to components I'm familiar with, build quality, customer service ... is hell more important than where it was assembled.

I understand some purchased decision is based on spartan Scandinavian aesthetics. Post purchase, don't like the SQ, they complaint if it had a Made in China tag, they would know in advance it's not the sound for them. Can't make this stuff up!!!