HEGEL - Is it really made in Norway ?

I recently read a review of a Hegel product and it was stated that they design things in Norway and manufacture it in China…first statement of that I've seen, and if they're not clearly stating on the gear where it's manufactured they can get in BIG trouble, at least in the US.

So I just discovered this last night. Kind of shocking. I have looked into their website quite extensively already and I honestly assumed that they manufacture them in Norway (for some reason I thought I read they had a manufacturing facility in Oslo...) I also thought this because they are charging made in EU prices for their gear. They even sell direct and ask full price if you buy direct!!!

Kind of sad. Part of me wants to consider getting a Hegel anyway. They seem like great products. But I also feel like they almost pulled one over me. I dunno.

I thought you were getting Kinki integrated.  So what Hegel?  DAC? Or?  There are lots of manufacturers with similar or better reps, starting with Ayre and Sim Moon.

Me too. Trust me when I say that it's the Kinki that will ultimately help you redefine what it is you're capable of hearing.

All the best,
Nonoise

@twoleftears I already ordered the kinki, I was simply researching other amps.