TRL Marantz Sa-14

Jay-

Can't say for sure about the various break in times, but if you used it on all of your components/IC's/speaker cables/power cords then there might be some link that is behind the others. The three day mark seemed to settle everything in for me.
I have had a positive experience, but as with any tweak or treatment, YMMV.
Keep us posted.

Jes45, what do you think of the ST-225 compared to the GT-200's? I am still in the market for an amp.

Thanks in advance

Steve

Smilin, have you seen Jack's ST-225 review?

You might get your answer there.

Tvad, I saw it after posting, thanks. What a journey, huh?

I did a mini comparison of 3 aftermarket power cables on the TRL SA14 yesterday and was surprised at how big (and different) an impact they had! One gave the TRL SA14 a "classical" tube sound -- less treble/bass extension, a bit slow, nice bloomy midrange. Another gave a stereotypical SS sound -- very extended, great PRaT but thin midrange. The last was a nicely balanced mix of the first 2, plus slightly more precise imaging... but unfortunately it was the most expensive cable ($750)! My friend who lent me the $750 cable also has a cheaper cable from the same maker (~$200) and I've asked him how the sound compares... At this point, I haven't sent my SA14 back to TRL for the free update, which I understand will improve dynamics, upper bass and flesh out the midrange (round trip shipping will cost me about $300 from Hong Kong).