Anyone using the Transistor Research LabsM 225's

I'll save Tvad the trouble of reading my comments on the M-225's (as I owned the stereo version D-225).

My advice is to call TRL and arrange to get a pair. Listen for yourself. If you don't like them send the amps back for a refund. Pretty simple really.

Yes I own these amps. Tvad is correct, my search is over and now I just enjoy music. No more concerns about what the next great amp might be. I am listening right now to Tchaikovsky's "Nutcracker" and enjoying every minute.

Given TRL a call and tell them what you are looking for.

Tvad instead of being cynical of every TRL thread my recommendation is to first hand try the M-225's in your own system and them post a review here on Audiogon.

Tvad instead of being cynical of every TRL thread my
recommendation is to first hand try the M-225's in your own system and
them post a review here on Audiogon.
Bobheinatz (Reviews | Threads | Answers)

First, my post was an observation as I see it. Your view of it as cynical is your
perception.

Two TRL owners (maybe three) have posted in this thread, and nothing new
has been offered that hasn't been stated in other threads, so my observation
seems to be on the mark thus far.

Posts in other threads have stated that in-home trials are not offered by TRL,
so I have never pursued it.

I will do as you suggest if the amps are available with a return privilege. If I
am able to try them, I will post as fair and balanced a critique as I am
able. I presently own what I believe to be amps that are an ideal match for my
speakers. Through owning and auditioning five pairs of amps, it has become
clear that my speakers respond best to amps that the double power as
impedance is halved. Do the M-225 double power as impedance is halved?
My understanding is they do not.

Tvad,

Your answer is fair. There is no doubt that the most important aspect with any amp is how it interfaces with your speaker. If you call TRL and are able to arrange a trail with return privileges I will accept your findings.

If I am not mistaken you own a Pass amp which are excellent. As we know everyone has their own musical tastes and requirements. Let us know if you get the opportunity to try TRL.

I thank everyone so far for posting, It is my hope that folks will post that love the equipment and perhaps can comment on strengths/weakness and the associated equipment that has been synergistic. I would also appreciate hearing from anyone who auditioned or purchased and felt something else was better. I think there is enough buzz that the amps merit their own thread.

I am not comfortable with the idea of asking manufacturers for auditions unless I am quite certain that I will buy their stuff. Plus I often buy used, so I have relied for years of the opinions that I garner here with great success in terms of my satisfaction with what has been recommended. Once someone gives their opinion I am happy to look up their other posts and system to put their opinion in context and to email them to start a more in depth conversation.