In the waning days of analog, Japanese makers all had a 'statement' model. Technics made the SP-10 Mk3 with various EPA tonearms. Kenwood sold their L07d. Micro had the belt drive thing down. IMO, the Denon was the most impressive. I think someone here on ASR has the armless model.
If the new prospective owner of Denon, Mr. Pulse Oximetry, wants to be recognized as a serious ride or die player, the first thing he'll do is resurrect the DP-100M. But my guess is that he's more interested in selling mid-tier AVRs. To a bean counter trying to actually make money, that probably makes more sense.