HEGEL - Is it really made in Norway ?

another problem I have to is I remember a magazine review where it talked about how they were able to keep costs down because of simple casework rather than their chinese origins.

I never thought I would read a thread on the gon that turned into a sociological discussion quoting Emile Durkheim.  Lol

I believe this thread to be about business ethics. It's just some Hegel owners couldn't accept the fact they got duped. Instead of seeing this as a logical conversation, some view it as a personal attack on their system which isn't.

Wow, never expected this thread to be so polarizing!

I see that Hegel is still putting Norway on the rear of their new products -- proud of their heritage -- while not bothering to let their customers know the truth ... that they are in fact not made in Norway but in China. After it became clear years ago that Hegel was deliberately misinforming their customers, IMO they are foolish to continue this practice, in effect doubling down on the issue. 

I referred in an earlier thread to a possible Hegel design flaw. I still believe this is the case after reviewing all the details including their bizarre and emotional reaction. Highly unprofessional. It has been years but they never came clean -- and I do not expect them to come clean anytime soon. After talking to top people in the company for many hours it sounds to me like they may have a corporate character flaw.

Regarding high end audio companies that stand behind their products with integrity and exemplary customer service, I can highly recommend Atma-Sphere, Audio Horizons, Raidho, Shunyata, Synergistic Research and PS Audio, among others. Since Hegel is capable of walking away from their products, when push comes to shove, I do not recommend doing business with this company.