Just curious, how much importance do people place on the China v. Japan assembled Denons? I just started looking and figured the 2309 and 2809 was a good place to start for a modest receiver with the power and features I want. Also, they give the impression that they’re differentiated from the receivers below them in that they’re made closer to their home in Japan. Whether that’s important or not, I don’t know, but the 2310 (from the pictures of the back of the receivers on Audioholics) is now made in China. Any opinions? Would place of manufacture be something worthwhile to consider when choosing between the Denons? If so, I might be inclined to snap up one of the earlier models instead since I don't think I'd be willing to spend extra for the next step up, the 3310.
I think that a lot of people have various explanations on this.
Here's mine: It is an economy business related matter. It is cheaper to have your products made in China. But that don't mean the quality is not there.
I own some Rotel products made in China, and they are well build.
Many speaker's manufacturers in North America have their speaker assembled and made in China, cost less for them. But they are still build to their specs.
Of course, when you see: made in USA, made in Japan, made in Canada, made in Germany, made in Great Britain or made in Italy, you do feel more reassure, but it is mainly that, reassurance. How much reassurance should cost you? It's up to you to decide.
Cheers,
Bob