TRL Marantz Sa-14

I've had my SA14 (and a CRL Silver series power cord) for slightly over 3 weeks now, and its been playing continuously for almost th entire time. The sound has been changing. Bass has gotten stronger so I need to adjust my sub down a bit. Top end still needs to smooth out more and the mid doesn't seem as fleshed out and natural as it did earlier. Power cords take a lot of time to break in (and this one has a ton of metal in it, its like wrestling a snake). I guess I need to give the SA14+power cord another 1-2 weeks to break in.

I recently owned the $17,500 CEC TL0 with a 24mxl audiologic tubed DAC with very expensive cable. I've owned the sony 775,595, and 2000, all TRL modded. They all handily overcame my $22,000 combo. All modded by TRL AND NOW I have the gold sa-14v2 that's the end. I no longer need to listen to my pro scully open reel with my more than 1000 professionally recorded 4 & 2 track tapes. I also had the sony 9000es modded by another modder for $2500, big mistake, big shot modder too. This man, Paul Wietzel is the epitomy of integrity. I call him the Norman Rockwell of American audio . Some one asked why would one pay for a mod. Because you simply can't get this level of performance at any cost, corporations simply can't cordinate to this extent, too many personal asperations. I think to spite one's reputation, even by suggestion, is all to common in this industry. If you have not tried it, leave deducing to Sherlock Holmes, no pun intended. For you guys seeking the best period, go with the marantz sa-14v2. I have over 30 years experience in this hobby, with great understanding as to how this community works. I'm not an amature. I submit this humbly. It pays to have a system up to the task of producing Paul's work. My suggestion to mister Wietzel is to raise his price by an order of (10) It will still be worth it, 5,000.00 dollars ? yea. But knowing his integrity, he won't.

Howard-

Did you pay a good price for your Marantz 9500? I like the Universal aspect and with the TRL mod, I assume the Video section will remain intact.

If you have a source for that player (the gold finish sounds fascinating) please email me directly.

Thanks

Audioezra: Thank you for your observations. Since my first TRL mod (a Sony 775) I, too, have quit playing back my 2 track production masters, which I used to consider the "absolute" sound. Since your system is not listed, could you please list your system components? I whole heartedly agree with your assessment of the integrity of the TRL team. And considering that their price for all of their mods are just $550, I feel they are providing the best bargain in audio, ever.

La45: Hey Cuz. I hope that you are able to track down the source. Thanks Lou, for your efforts.

Jsala: I've owned Paul's FIM/CRL Gold and Silver power cords in the past and they do require some break in time. There is a lot of mass there to break in, be patient. BTW, what is the rest of your system? Solid state or tube? Speakers? Just wondering ...