Some of the money goes to research and development, whereas the unknown brands can just copy things. Also you get higher quality control with the more popular brands.
Another thing regarding the price is that it depends where the product is made. In some countries the labour is cheaper than in others.
With that said, it doesn't mean that with an unknown brand you will get worse quality product.
tetrix994 t1_iu5av8u wrote
Reply to Is there a difference between cheap no brand dac / amp vs a branded one ? by rank_dont_matter
Some of the money goes to research and development, whereas the unknown brands can just copy things. Also you get higher quality control with the more popular brands.
Another thing regarding the price is that it depends where the product is made. In some countries the labour is cheaper than in others.
With that said, it doesn't mean that with an unknown brand you will get worse quality product.