Anyone using the Transistor Research LabsM 225's

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.

I am not comfortable with the idea of asking
manufacturers for auditions unless I am quite certain that I will buy their
stuff.
Gammajo (System | Threads | Answers)

This is understandable to me.

However, how does one hear a product and make an educated buying
decision if there are no dealers (or a very limited dealer network), and buying
direct from the manufacturer is the only alternative?

I buy only what I can hear, and I am unlikely to buy anything heard only
in a dealer showroom. If there's no reasonable dealer network, then in my
opinion, the onus is on the manufacturer to offer customers a way to
hear their products, and if a dealer is not an alternative, then the
manufacturer should happily welcome a home trial with the risk of a return.

In other words, in the case of a purchase with home trial when that's the
primary method offered by a manufacturer, I don't carry any guilt if I return
the product.

Posts in other threads have stated that in-home trials are not offered by TRL, so I have never pursued it.
Tvad (Threads | Answers)

Why rely on what's posted in other threads? Why not call TRL directly and ask them about a return privilege? I assume based on statements you've made in this thread (and others) that you've called other manufacturers about their equipment and return privileges. What's stopping you from picking up the phone and calling TRL? If anything you could get the information direct from the source and post it here for all to benefit.

Unless TRL policy has been changed,from my dealings with them money back guarantees were the norm. Maybe someone else can chime in and verify one way or the other.

Gammajo - feel free to contact me offline if you care to discuss TRL products. I owned the D-225, and still own the battery powered Pre-1.5. I'll also be getting a Dude early next year. I'll try to help you in any way I can, as I have for other who have contacted me about TRL, including Rx8man who posted here.