Another regulation that is changing the way our economy functions. Even though it seems inconsequential, apply the process across everything we consume and the effect becomes incomprehensibly large. I own a lot of quality equipment from the 70s that was built in the USA and is still functioning perfectly. When I bought it the trend towards Japanese stuff was in full swing and gradually their equipment became the mainstream as I could not afford Macintosh, or Phase Linear anymore. I still enjoy music and now HT which means I buy what is available at a cost I am able to justify. I agree that a company CAN buy components and assemble a piece of gear here in the states, but the cost always seems to be jacked up partly, I am sure, because they can say it was built in the states and partly because of extra costs involved. Being a BBFTB kinda guy, I don't see paying a premium to allow a manufacturer to take advantage of my pride in America.