WHAT'S UP WITH MARANTZ?

As OP, I suggest we close this thread.   Most posters are of a like mind, a reference item from a company with an esteemed history should offer their classic color scheme as an option. Especially at such a lofty price for a SACD player which is, in fact, a niche product.   

There is no argument with the "sound only" and the "pro black"  posters.  This thread was not about how the product sounds.   

Thanks

How is the discussion of market research "political"?
We're talking about taste and it's proportion to an audience sufficient to justify the costs of offering more than one color, which is obviously in line with the OP's topic.

I see dead subject matter all the time.

if Champagne Gold is not available in the US, then maybe a parts distributor where it is available can sell & ship you a faceplate

also, people need to contact marantz/hk as they likely do not read this board

I do agree with the above re a high end manf. making their legacy an option - tho I hate the ARC legacy knobs...

How is the discussion of market research "political"?

One member veered way off course at got political.  I see that post has now been removed.  Thank you Audiogon.

@nonoise   The political post my posting referred to appeared just prior to mine and was removed by A'gon.