Marantz at Manchester 2011?
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....
Us Northerners like our hi-fi too though and the show always seems well attended.
Us Northerners like our hi-fi too though and the show always seems well attended.
Likewise for us "soft southerners"
Also no Denon or Sony.
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.
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.
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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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!
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.
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.
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!
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!!! 
I really wanted to hear the new PM6004 too....maybe KEF will be borrowing Marantz equipment again to showcase their Q series?
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.
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.
Tested the new Marantz PM6004 yet, David?
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.
David @Frank Harvey Hi-Fi, Coventry
Mitsubishi HC7000 / Oppo BDP103 / Audiolab 8200AP / Rotel RMB1575 / kick ass speaker system