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For what it's worth you might as well get a Cotic. Although they're not doing the Soul any more. They're made from better materials, not sure Marinos have seen an alignment table, and in the long run probably cheaper. Unless you're 6' 27" then go for the Marino.
Other options -
Orange Crush/P7
Whyte 905
Marin San QuentinThere are probably more Cotic owners on this thread than any other brand though, for good reason.
I've actually just been having a look at the Marino Bikes page and they really are extraordinarily good value for a custom build steel frame...
Irritatingly I never actually sold my Santa Cruz Nomad which was my previous bike but I left it with a mate who intended to buy it from me. The berk has since stopped replying to my messages even which is most unsound but if I could just get that back it would make a great donor for a Marino hardtail!