You might check the used market - warranties are transferrable, and there are probably some floating around on sites like Audiogon and eBay.

Wow!!
Good deal the Outlaws have with Marantz AV8003.
Tempting indeed.
I wonder what is up with the 998?
I want to stay loyal to Outlaw but I wish there was some credable news, an update.
Someting.

Check accessoriesforless.com. They often sell refurbished AV8003 for around $1500. One year warranty instead of the usual 3 year but the warranty is from Marantz.

Thanks
gbomd/
I want to continue the relationship with Outlaw so I will sit back and wait.
I think of the fact that if I did purchase the Marantz Outlaws' 998 might be a match or better.
Just anxious.