Marantz or Denon

[ltleo]

This is not ment to start a war or anything. But am I correct to think that Marantz is a little higher end then Denon? I like them both, though I do tend to think Denon is getting a little to much like box store ish,

I was really looking into Denon for my pre/pro due to the great reviews, but when I took the time to listen to the marantz ( I always stayed away from marantz, I dont know why really, it might have been the black and gold look) I was really surprised on how nice the sound was.

so I know they are from the same D&M holdings, but what are their respective markets? Is it Denon Marantz then Mcintosh?

*Disclaimer*

The real market is what sounds the best to you.