(Former repairman amps 7 years of experience).
I speak today, as a technician and his home studio.
All depends on how we use to supplement with what behind? & How?
I used it since 2002 'made in Itati' I do not know for made in china,
I confess that I have no complaints (the made in Italy) in terms of product quality / price
knowing they are nettements superiors towards their race condition at relatively similar prices ok, with the experience of many years, if ever it would take me to other forums not hesitate a second active Mackie, RCF ok .