WHAT'S UP WITH MARANTZ?

Hifiman5, Thanks for the clarification. I couldn't, for the life of me, figure out what it was I said since it was the closest (in the broadest sense) to what would be political when it was never my intention. I missed  the deletion and now I feel a bit foolish. :-)

All the best,
Nonoise

@nonoise  No worries.  I barely noticed the mention of the post's deletion.

As with Ford almost 100 years ago, "choose the color you want as long as it is black".

@honeybee2012 , Marantz SA-10 is now available in Champagne finish from Audio Advisor for $6999.00. 

Ha!  I have heard that before, if I get the time, I will call them.
Anyway,  I am now in subwoofer hunt mode.   Or phono stage mode.....
i get distracted......