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    There's always been duty on shipments from the USA and China because there has never been a trade deal with them. So nothing's changed.
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    It makes one wonder if, in, say, the case of valve amps, it's cheaper in the long-run to buy the less-expensive option from China and then replace the valves/tubes in the UK? (Rather than opt for the more expensive valves in the amp and have them shipped to the UK).

    I'm aware that 'foreign-made' valves (ie most of them) would still attract the 3.5% tariff and VAT, but economies of scale etc...

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    Quote Originally Posted by hifi_dave View Post
    Personally I'd go for something British, even if s/h. When that Chinese amp goes bang, who will fix it ?
    Very true, but valve amps are relatively simple, using standard components I think - EXCEPT, for the transformers. Now if they went supernova then that would be problem !

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    Quote Originally Posted by Bonky View Post
    Very true, but valve amps are relatively simple, using standard components I think - EXCEPT, for the transformers. Now if they went supernova then that would be problem !
    why? there's so many decent makers of transformers around - from power to output ones...
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    Such as ...? With exactly the same specs?

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    Quote Originally Posted by anubisgrau View Post
    why? there's so many decent makers of transformers around - from power to output ones...
    Apologies btw, the title should read "Customs" and not "Custom's"
    Last edited by Bonky; 23-05-2021 at 07:56. Reason: Extra info.

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    Hi Richard,
    I too am considering the Willsenton R8 and have been in contact with Yong Lee at Chi Hi-Fi. Have you pressed the buy button yet?

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    Quote Originally Posted by Larrycat View Post
    Hi Richard,
    I too am considering the Willsenton R8 and have been in contact with Yong Lee at Chi Hi-Fi. Have you pressed the buy button yet?
    Hi Paul, no, not yet. I'm very temped but I wish to home audition the new Exposure 2510 first. I'm pleased with my WD Kel84 valve amp at present - I replaced the two 'pre-amp' valves and to my ears, sounds better.

    Also, Yong Lee's reply to my enquiry had a spreadsheet that just wouldn't open.

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    I'd be interested in this one too - I fancy a Willsenton and they look very nicely made (all point-to-point with decent components) so I'm far less concerned about reliability issues - they also do a proper 240v version. Let us know how you get on!
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