Amplifier Mods

I doubt Steve would be able to address TRL mods, as they are proprietary and undisclosed. I do know that TRL has modified a lot of gear, including amps. I'm not sure they have done a DNA, but I know another Audiogon member (lkdog) who had his Musical Fidelity integrated amp modified by TRL with excellent results.

As an aside, unless you're married to the DNA, why not try the TRL D-225 amp out. I have one and it is an excellent component.

Not married to the DNA, but I do like it. And from what I've heard, with the relatively inexpensive mods, it becomes very good.

What's retail on the TRL D-225?

just curious why would you mod your dna amp at TRL? Is it the price? My friend has SMc modified DNA-125 and it is an excellent amp to say the least. Huge improvement over the stock 125, which is already a good amp. I wouldn't mod the McCormack amp anywhere else but SMc. As far as I know TRL does all mods for $550 or so. Although I heard good things about TRL modded components, I doubt their mods extend to the level of Steve's mods. Most likely that Steve's mods run at least $550 just in parts. So what you pay is what you get. Just my opinion.

Retail on the D-225 is $4000.

Clio99-
$4000 is quite a price jump, even compared to a Rev A mod.

I agree the SMc seems like the logical choice and in the end will probably be where I go. The reasons I was considering TRL are
1) They modded my CD player and the difference was FAR beyond my expexctations.
2) Paul makes some VERY good amps and after discussing it with him, he told me they could make a huge difference to my DNA. If it was anyone else I'd take it with a grain of salt, but I know what he did to my CD player and I've seen the reviews on his amps.