HEGEL - Is it really made in Norway ?

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.

I was told by my dealer that Hegel was made in Norway.He knows that I insist on not buying anything made in China(they all run hot too...) unless it's very reasonable and the only choice.So I bought a new Hegel H80 integrated and after some research discovered they are actually MIC. An exact clone of that model(by another company) is available for $1000 less.Probably from the same factory I would surmise....
So,I skipped the bs and bought my first McIntosh component.Of the myriad audio components I've cherished over 45 years about half of the MIC products crashed at some point.None of the USA,English or Canadian made stuff ever failed.Only one product made in Japan ever quit-an early 1980s Technics receiver.One thing i will admit is that the MIC products seem to be improving but some of the prices are getting close to well know made in USA brands.

Is he still your dealer?