Why is there no love for Prima Luna?

"So the only reason to buy anything made in China is either full on outright ignorance, or an obsession with cheaping out strong enough to override all that. Or both."


Nobsound springs - made/sold by Douk Audio of China

OK, I seem to have opened a can of worms here.  I knew that being manufactured in China may be part of it, but expected the more numerous issues to revolve around the sound or build quality, parts or service issues or even reliability. 

Let me ask a different question - As a tube newbie that has been SS (Sansui, Marantz, Hafler, Luxman, Denon & Yamaha) for around 40 years what would be a recommended tube integrated to purchase that will drive efficient speakers (I sold the Dahlquist DQ 10s quite a few years ago) in a medium size, carpeted basement room? Budget for amp is max around $7,000.  Bonus points for auto bias since I'm a tube newbie.

"Honestly, I think is where it's made. Out loud most Americans, smile, with their pocket books, and money spent in the west.."

Apple would quietly disagree.

"So the only reason to buy anything made in China is either full on outright ignorance, or an obsession with cheaping out strong enough to override all that. Or both."

Chuck Miller's System - Virtual Systems (audiogon.com)

Melody I880 Tube Integrated Amp

 "...the company decided to invest heavily by building a factory in Shenzhen located near the emerging city of Hong Kong."

Melody HiFi

2 of my 3 integrated amps - Ayon Audio Spirit 2 & Line Magnetic 518IA require manual biasing; it takes less than 5 minutes to check and,  adjust if necessary, every once in awhile. My point being that biasing shouldn't scare you away from potential amps, just ask up front what is involved with biasing the specific amp.
What are the speakers and their efficiency/impedance?