Warning: China-Hifi-Audio.com

Look folks, there are some simple rules you must always follow when engaging in our hobby:
1. When purchasing anything from anyone you don’t have a good multi transaction history with in the US, always pay with credit card or PayPal/credit card and American Express is the best IMO in standing behind the customer when disputing a charge. 2. When buying overseas, no matter the history or whatever ALWAYS pay with a credit card or PayPal/credit card. 3. Even when paying PayPal f/f always pay with credit card and pay the fee to do so. The peace of mind is worth it. 4. Do not buy from China Hifi and pay exorbitant BS shipping no matter what. 5. Most of the stuff from China Hifi can be bought either from Apos or Amazon. If you don’t like you return it to Amazon. Easy. If you bought it and you need to return it to China well you deserve what you get. You rolled the dice and lost. 6. There are reputable Chinese dealers that you can trust. But still pay with credit card. Normally the shipping from these dealers is either free or reasonable. Examples: Vinshine Audio (Denafrips), and Jay’s Audio. There are others. But still use a credit card always. You need a good credit card company standing behind you.
7. Do not deal with low or no feedback people on eBay, Agon and usaudiomart. They have low feedback for a reason. Steer clear. 8. Does this mean avoid Chinese products? No. Your iPhone is made in China as well as half the things in your house. I bought a Boyuurange A50 Mk3 300B tube amp just for kicks because Steve Gutenberg loved it. I got it from Amazon with an Amazon credit card. As it turns out. I love this thing! Such a deal. But if it hadn’t worked out. I either take it to Kohl’s or UPS and I’m done with it and my $ comes back. That is worth any extra cost. If you don’t take these precautions the money you think you’re “saving” will be spent on your time chasing down the seller, PayPal etc. Not worth it. Be smart. Good luck. 

I think it is unwarranted to trash all of Chinese made hifi goods. There are quality companies that treat you well, have responsive customer service and deliver a quality product. An example would be Linsoul which sells quality IEMs. Another is Vinshine Audio. While they are in Singapore, they sell the Chinese made Denafrips products. I have two of them and they are outstanding. More recently I bought the Steve Guttenberg recommended Boyuurange A50 Mk3 integrated 300B tube rectified tube amp. This thing is fanatastic. A revelation. I bought it on Amazon. I think everyone would be much happier and safer if they bought all their big ticket Chinese made hifi on Amazon with a credit card for protection, exceptions for the above mentioned companies and products not withstanding.

@calieng +1

The tube retailers that are selling Russian made tubes, if they are not already sold out, already bought those tubes and have them in stock in the USA or Canada. They aren’t going to be getting anymore. So you don’t have to feel guilty about buying those tubes.