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TRL Marantz Sa-14


After speaking to Paul at TRL I am very curious to hear from those who own this unit what improvements do you hear with the player before and after the mod.

The SA-14 sounds weak in the bass and has no dynamics in comparison to some players like the Sony Scd-1 in stock form. Has anyone compared the TRL Sa-14 to the Sony Scd-1?
la45
pardales
652 posts
 
I already sold the unit. The last point I listened to it was at the 100 hour mark. Just to reiterate, it is not at all hard for me to see what people like about this player....TRL is doing great work and Paul and Co. are fine people to deal with, it was just not for me.
clio09
3,360 posts
 
Sbayne,

Dang! Why didn't I think of asking Pardales that question? You snooze you lose.
la45 OP
242 posts
 

Hey Cuz,

I will have a TRL SA-14 here very soon. I hope that I will have a chance to compare to the MARANTZ SA-1.

My winter listening is all set. What isolation gizmos if any are being used out there? Is this transport rock solid?
Any advantage when using the balance outputs vs. RCA?

Jack-

Do you think I should send Paul my preamp for his mod? Meitner Switchman pre.
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bradz
229 posts
 
It is not my intention to change the subject of the TRL Marantz but, I am contemplating sending a Cary 303/100 cdp to Paul at TRL to be modded. Would the already good Cary benefit from a TRL mod or would a better choice be a dac? Has anyone sent a high end cdp such as a Cary to TRL to be modded and with what results? TIA.
oldpet
295 posts
 
Bradz

The best person to ask would be Paul Weitzel of TRL. He will surely get back to you, and give you an honest answer. He will NOT try to hard sell you anything.

good luck

paul
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