264win

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Marantz and Stereophile?
Probably right about the lower end Integrateds being made outside of Japan, but my PM8004 and PM-11S3 have a large Made in Japan stamp on the back and the build quality is incredible... Really the build quality is so nice on both I'm not sure they... 
Marantz and Stereophile?
Paraneer: Forgot to mention that I think that you are right about the stigma of Marantz offering lower end HT type...Having said that I am one, and maybe because Im old school, that loves having a high end piece that has the Marantz name attached ... 
Marantz and Stereophile?
Paraneer, I would add the PM8004 & PM8005 to the list of 2 channel equipment that is not in their Reference line yet still hand built in Japan along side of them. Im not sure if it's only these two other integrateds or all the 2 channel units ... 
Marantz and Stereophile?
I do think that it is a great thing to bring light to new equipment and new manufacturers of such, so if Stereophile does this then good on them... But if what is happening with writers only giving time to those who give away product, as you say b... 
Marantz and Stereophile?
Thanks for the responses everyone. I do really enjoy the Marantz PM-11s3 very much and was blown away at it's level of finish. Before pulling the trigger on the Marantz I listened to several other Integrateds in it price range. I demo'd the NAD Ma...