Marantz to deliver new AV8003 processor and MM8003 amplifier next month, at least to Canada

by Steven Kim, posted May 29th 2008 at 7:42AM

The Marantz US website shows the AV8003 processor and accompanying MM8003 amplifier as "coming soon," but word is that these two will show up in June, at least for Canadian customers. We've already seen that Marantz has started its rollout in markets outside the US, but we've got to think that the appearance of these models in Canada presages imminent US availability. Don't be alarmed about the prices in the read link, which we assume are for the Canadian market. The US Marantz website still shows prices as $2600 and $2400 for the AV8003 and MM8003, respectively; still too rich for our blood, but we'll keep our fingers crossed that the teasing will end for those of you fortunate enough to consider this gear.

[Via TVSnob]

Filed under: Other hardware, Receivers

Tags: amplifier, av8003, cananda, Marantz, mm8003, processor

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Joe Maki @ May 29th 2008 12:50PM

"Don't be alarmed about the prices in the read link, which we assume are for the Canadian market"

The days of Canadian prices always being higher are gone. The Canadian and US dollar are essentially at par.

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Steven Kim @ May 29th 2008 7:31PM

Joe - exactly what I thought when I checked to see if the prices in the linked article could be explained by exchange rate (1USD = 0.99CAD). Also, note that in the linked article, the price for the AV8003 is higher ($3150) and the MM8003 lower ($1850) than the prices shown on Marantz's US website. What's your take -- do you think these will ship to the US market with the $3150 / $1850?

It'd be funny if the $3150/$1850 prices are for the Canadian market and the Us gets $2600/$2400 -- will we see cross shipping of the two units by deal-savvy buyers?

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Brian Mott @ May 29th 2008 8:15PM

2599 and 2399 in my onecall catalog that arrived today

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