HEGEL - Is it really made in Norway ?

Kalikid2013.

You stated, "this tour [of the McIntosh factory] was an incredible experience, an experience that is not possible with products made overseas ... it makes me proud to support hard working American men and women who take great pride in the quality and workmanship of their product." I wish I were able to take the tour myself. I am sure your feelings are shared by many others.

Yes, I am sure you are correct. Where do you reside BTW?

Just for fun, I emailed Hegel where their items were produced, I will post if they reply.

Kalikid2013,

I will be interested in knowing if Hegel replies to you regarding where their products are made. I live in Asia.

Well if you ever find yourself in the US, let me know and we can take a trip up to Birmingham.

So far no reply from Hegel.

Last year, they were at the NY audio show. If they are there this year in November, I will ask them.

Kalikid2013,

Thanks for the invitation but I don't travel overseas anymore. I would be interested in hearing if you receive an answer from Hegel. I believe their total silence on the issue may be telling us more than they realize. In my case, this also reflects their "silence is golden" attitude toward customer service. They turned their back and walked away instead of doing the right thing -- standing behind their product. I am aware of 3 cases where Hegel products malfunctioned and where Hegel responded in a similar fashion. Their "we can do no wrong" attitude does not serve them well. We can understand company pride. But when it comes at the expense of customer service it has no place on the shelf beside their products. This is a sad commentary on their corporate culture, IMO.