TRL Marantz Sa-14

Welcome to all the new owners of the TRL SA14!
It really still brings a smile to my face every time I spin a disk.

As for vibration dampening; I am using isoblock type things that Brian W. recommended. Have not tried others and I simply have 4 of them under the stock feet.
The unit is placed on a very heavy MDF shelf unit on a basement carpet over cement floor.
I should play around with tweaks more, but after I got my speaker placement dialed in decently, I am taking a break on changes right now.

Hi Jack. I'll definitely get it done. I am really amazed at how revealing the TRL SA14 is. As I said, the bybee filters had a minor impact on the sound before but now with the SA14 the difference is night and day!

Cheers,

- Jay

Jay: Good to hear. You'll be pleased with the update. Ask Oldpet, it is night and day.

I've tried bybees in the past. They didn't stay long ... Great to hear from you again.

Tony, aka dog: Sorry I left you out above. Sounds like you're just enjoying the music ... that's what it is all about.

Howard: I have tried Roller blocks, and Stillpoints under my 14, but prefer the Wagner A/V mounting pad. The Mapleshade Isoblocks are nothing more than the "Wagner AV Mounting Pad", available at any Heating/Ventilation/Air Conditioning contractor supply house. Heating contractors use them under underneathe heating and cooling systems. Check your yellow pages.

Pierre (Mapleshade) claims that they are his proprietary design, "I evolved the IsoBlock specifically for our maple platforms" (LOL). http://www.mapleshaderecords.com/tweaks/isoblocks.php

Anyway, they have worked best under my 14, in my system.

I've said this before: Isolation devices can be used to tune a system to help system integration. For example, some systems may need a little more tightness in the mids and highs. The Stillpoints may be a good choice for this application. I've even used a combination of various isolation devices in my past, like using the HRS Nimbus didsc/pucks underneathe Stillpoints to tone down the Stillpoints.

Experiment. Have fun. See what works best for your system. Once you have the 14, drop me an e-mail and tell me what you hear. I have many of the countless isolation devices out there and know the 'sound' of each one. I'd be happy to suggest which isolation device might suit your needs.

Best,

Jack Seaton
jack_seaton@yahoo.com

Jes45 and Family,

You guys are just killing me! My TRL Sony 2000es is sitting here playing great music and all I can hear is how great the Marantz TRL SA-14 is. Furthermore, I was told that the TRL SA-14 is so superior to what I presently listen to it should be a reference.

What did I do to deserve this? I am now searching for a TRL or unmodded SA-14 v2 Marantz. I hate being left behind like this.

Cheers

La45

If you are hearing what makes you happy stay with it. I'm sure the 2000es is an excellent machine.

Two questions for you:
1. Why are you looking for the v2 Sa-14? Is it for the color? (It is beautiful.) From what I understand - After mods, there is no sonic difference between the v1 and the v2.

Also - Who told you that the SA-14 should be a reference? Just curious. Thanks, and best of luck.

paul