TRL Marantz Sa-14

Hmmmm.....
I would agree that a Denon receiver is not the best preamp/amp component for two channel listening, but there still shouldn't be noticeable increased noise level or hiss, or whatever you are getting. I have a Denon receiver myself and have used it with TRL digital sources (SOny 595, Marantz SA14) with no problems.

Since you say it is only on female vocals and guitar reverb I now am unclear what exactly it is you are hearing.
Is is extreme sibliance on vocals? Is it unatural fizz on the electric guitars? Is it background noise level?
If it is not on every disk, that is confusing to me.

I guess you could try a different preamp/amp combo if you can also.

Cjenest
Just curious. Is your amp or preamp tubed? If so, change the tubes. They'll cause unbelievable problems if they're bad.

Cjenest: I'd ask the crew at TRL what the issue is. They have the first hand experience to address whatever issue you may have.

Oldpet: Did you get your SA-14 back yet from the free updates? Just curious.

Jack

Hi Jack
Sure did! I can't believe these updates were free. :-)
As good as the original TRL SA-14 was, and it was good - I've noticed: the dynamics are really slamin'.  It seems easier to hear the dynamic contrasts and subtle differences within them.  Voices (midrange) surely are more fleshed out as well.  No harshness, glare, or sizzle in the sound. Also, Bass seems to be more easily defined, both in pitch and in timbre.  Noise floor - NONE. All of this comes from a pure black background.  I say pure black because the system is as quiet when playing (and the music is silent) as it is when I turn everything off.  I have to look up to see if I have everything on.  :-)  
Images within the stage seem to be more easily defined, and pin point acurate too. All of this is being said with only 24 hours on the machine.  I'm looking forward to hearing it as it continues to break in.
I'd like to hear some "mega buck machines", just to give myself a better frame of reference. But, I honestly can't immagine better sound coming from a player. I'm very pleased and impressed.

I know I'm biased but, the guys at TRL really make me feel like I'M their only customer. That says alot about the way they treat their customers. Believe me - I'm probably their smallest customer, but i certainly don't feel that way.

Paul

Oldpet (Paul): They make us all feel that way. I'm now enjoying their new ST-225 amp along with the SA-14 ...

If you like the sound of the SA-14 with the latest updates, you'll thoroughly enjoy their amp. It definitely has the TRL sound. (Dynamics, black back ground, tight focus, incrdible detail, wide deep stage, full rich sound)

Back to the music!

Jack