Not the same item, I think they had the Chinese OEM it for them under a better spec. Never the same item. Red rose wouldn't let it happen anyways. Otherwise, then everyone will just go buy directly from the OEM manufacturer.
Do a search over at Audio Asylum. This was covered in detail. You can buy the same gear directly from the Chinese manufacturer and save yourself thousands.
I was told by a dealer that they had to order multiple sets of the smaller speakers with the ribbon tweeters just to make sure that they could match up pairs. Seems like the ribbons have varying efficiency and the Chinese don't match them from the factory.
Read all threads related to this issue at AA. WIDDDDEEEE coverage. Honestly, Chinese manufacturer nowadays makes the best electronics. Reliability shouldn't be a problem. I am sure M.Levinson has took care of this issue. He would be stupid enough to put something bad under his name.
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