TRL Marantz Sa-14

Oldpet: I bought the third ST-225 to leave the shop. Brian let me borrow the proto-type for a week after hearing it in his system. I called them the next day to set up/confirm my order.

I have around 500 hours on the integrated now and yes, it went through the break in similar to how their player mods do ... they improve along the entire break in period.

There is incredible synergy in my system with the Magicos, the SA-14 and FIM Gold cabling. I plan on spooling a reel master later tonight, just to see how it does with TRUE analog.

I should probably stop here and just write a review for the amp.

Best,

Jack

Hello guys,
How is every one's SA14? Has anyone got the TRL SA11 yet? My cliam venture hopefully is coming to an end soon with FedEX. Yes, it has almost been two months. If everything goes well, I will use the reimbusement moeny to get the TRL SA11 this time.

I heard from Paul that a few people already have their new transistor amps. Could someone (i.e. Jack or others :)give some insight about this amp in comparison to other top-tier amps? Thanks.

Hchi: First let me share my sorrow that it has taken nearly 2 months to settle your claim. Considering the incredible packaging by the TRL guys, your player no doubt was severely dropped and/or abused.

I am going to write a complete review of the new Transistor Research Labs ST-225 in the very near future. I've wanted to for the past several weeks, so that I don't distract from the TRL SA-14, which is a remarkable reference quality player in my experience.

To give you a taste, Howard, the ST-225 integrates VERY well in my system. My last reference amp was the Tube Research GT-200's, and I'd planned on buying a pair of Tube Research GT-400's ($85K new). I no longer need to have the GT-400's.

To be fair to this thead, I promise to write a review of the ST-225 very soon. At $5500, it is a steal!

Best,

Jack

You're killin' me Jack.......you're just killin' me. :-)

paul

Hichi,
Its too bad TRL wouldn't take care of you and they deal with Fed Ex.
This is of course that it was in route from TRL back to you.