Coincident Dynamites

but although I have no beef with well sorted Chinese stuff I think the price should reflect that

Maybe already is??
People are too hung up where something is manufactured.  If good build and sound quality, who cares!

He no longer does shows, has no showroom and no dealers.  All factory direct with no returns.

Probably not by choice.   Shrinking demand fall back to factory direct.
Audionet is BK.  High end industry is tough tough business.   I avoid 1 man shows so component not boat anchor if service is required.