TRL Marantz Sa-14

Hi Jack
Wow! Paul said he is really impressed with the ST-225. Did you buy it or are you borrowing it? I understand that there is quite a waiting list. Keep us informed as you continue to listen to the ST-225.

paul

Oldpet: I bought the third ST-225 to leave the shop. Brian let me borrow the proto-type for a week after hearing it in his system. I called them the next day to set up/confirm my order.

I have around 500 hours on the integrated now and yes, it went through the break in similar to how their player mods do ... they improve along the entire break in period.

There is incredible synergy in my system with the Magicos, the SA-14 and FIM Gold cabling. I plan on spooling a reel master later tonight, just to see how it does with TRUE analog.

I should probably stop here and just write a review for the amp.

Best,

Jack

Hchi: First let me share my sorrow that it has taken nearly 2 months to settle your claim. Considering the incredible packaging by the TRL guys, your player no doubt was severely dropped and/or abused.

I am going to write a complete review of the new Transistor Research Labs ST-225 in the very near future. I've wanted to for the past several weeks, so that I don't distract from the TRL SA-14, which is a remarkable reference quality player in my experience.

To give you a taste, Howard, the ST-225 integrates VERY well in my system. My last reference amp was the Tube Research GT-200's, and I'd planned on buying a pair of Tube Research GT-400's ($85K new). I no longer need to have the GT-400's.

To be fair to this thead, I promise to write a review of the ST-225 very soon. At $5500, it is a steal!

Best,

Jack

You're killin' me Jack.......you're just killin' me. :-)

paul