Marantz at Manchester 2011?

[matthewpiano]

As yet Marantz don't appear on the exhibitors list for Manchester 2011. Are they really not attending? Their room has been one of the best in previous years and I was hoping they'd be showing the new 6004 components....

 

[Frank Harvey]

Some manufacturers may be cutting back on the amount of shows they do. A show costs them a fortune, so I'm guessing one or two might be missing this year in favour of Bristol, which is a more popular show with better attendance.

 

[matthewpiano]

Us Northerners like our hi-fi too though and the show always seems well attended.

 

[plastic penguin]

Us Northerners like our hi-fi too though and the show always seems well attended.

Likewise for us "soft southerners"

 

[michael hoy]

Also no Denon or Sony.

 

[matthewpiano]

Still some interesting brands there though. I'm particularly interested in seeing/hearing the offerings from Cyrus, Audiolab, Dali and Rega. The Naim rooms are always interesting even if I don't always like the sound in there.

Just a shame about the absence of 3 important brands.

 

[CnoEvil]

The Naim rooms are always interesting even if I don't always like the sound in there.

I'm glad it's not just me.

 

[DIB]

Us Northerners like our hi-fi too though and the show always seems well attended.

The absence of Marantz did surprise me too, especially with a potentially popular new range coming out.

I've been the last couple of years and its always appeared well supported to me. I suppose I'll have to buy something from the Diverse Vinyl stall again 🙂

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[Clare Newsome]

I've already been browsing the Diverse Vinyl catalogue - thinking of putting in a pre-order: may br cheaper than being seduced by the superb show selection!

 

[Anonymous]

Bought Blues and the Abstract Truth on the speakers corner label from them last year, one of best recordings I have. Very much looking forward to having a browse.

 

[matthewpiano]

The Naim rooms are always interesting even if I don't always like the sound in there.

I'm glad it's not just me.

Not at all. I found the sound quite unbearable from the Naim gear last year and ended up retreating back to the Focal room where Arcam CD37/A38 were playing quite beautifully through some Focal 806v speakers.

 

[Frank Harvey]

I've already been browsing the Diverse Vinyl catalogue - thinking of putting in a pre-order: may br cheaper than being seduced by the superb show selection!

I'm staying well away from the Diverse stand - I've spent a fortune on vinyl in the past few months! The trouble is, I have to resist in November as well when they attend our open evening!

 

[Pistol Pete1]

Marantz.....you should be ashamed of yourselves.....

A new 6000 series line up out a month before a popular show (ok apparently not as popular as Bristol, but that is months off), and you decide not to show them off!!! :wall:

I really wanted to hear the new PM6004 too....maybe KEF will be borrowing Marantz equipment again to showcase their Q series?

 

[Frank Harvey]

I'm sure they will Pete - tried and tested...

Although, I think KEF will be concentrating more on their R series and Blade than the Q's this time round, unless they have multiple rooms.

 

[bigboss]

Marantz is now listed on the show's website as an exhibitor: http://www.manchestershow.co.uk/

Since the show is exactly a month away, I'm sure Denon & Sony will follow suit soon.

 

[Pistol Pete1]

Tested the new Marantz PM6004 yet, David?

 

[Pistol Pete1]

Thanks bigboss, noticed that last night too....got Clare on the case to confirm it's correct!

 

[DIB]

Last year when I bought my Grado's they were offering a 10% discount, but am I wrong in thinking that most manufacturers on display will be offering discounts of some variety? Or is it possibly only those that Audio T stock?

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[Clare Newsome]

Sevenoaks/audio-t run and retail the show, so there are usually show specials on all current products

 

[matthewpiano]

Marantz is now listed on the show's website as an exhibitor: http://www.manchestershow.co.uk/ Since the show is exactly a month away, I'm sure Denon & Sony will follow suit soon.

This is great news. Icing on the cake for me. Big Marantz fan and really hoping to hear the 6004 components.

 

[matthewpiano]

Marantz is now listed on the show's website as an exhibitor: http://www.manchestershow.co.uk/ Since the show is exactly a month away, I'm sure Denon & Sony will follow suit soon.

This is great news. Icing on the cake for me. Big Marantz fan and really hoping to hear the 6004 components.

 

[Andy Clough]

I'm working on a Manchester Show blog with details of all the exhibitors, what they'll be showing etc so as soon as I have all the info I'll publish it (probably in the next couple of days), then update it daily.

 

[Frank Harvey]

Tested the new Marantz PM6004 yet, David?

Still waiting for the new marantz stuff Pete.... 🙁

 

[Clare Newsome]

Just had it confirmed that visitors to the Manchester show will be able to see and hear the Marantz CD6004 and PM6004 together in action - plus Marantz will be separately demonstrating its AirPlay-capable products

 

[matthewpiano]

Just had it confirmed that visitors to the Manchester show will be able to see and hear the Marantz CD6004 and PM6004 together in action - plus Marantz will be separately demonstrating its AirPlay-capable products

Hooray! Thanks for that Clare!