With the current partnership between Outlaw and Marantz (D and M Holdings), one has to wonder which company will be manufacturing the 998/978. It would appear the Marantz (and Denon) both have some good products with a wide variety of prices/features. I don't believe Outlaw will rebadge the 7005, but I think that the partnership will extend beyond just selling Marantz products. I am just speculating based on the preliminary pictures and the current partnership. But on a forum I can speculate on anything (within reason anyways).