TRL Marantz Sa-14

Ozzy,
Actually Paul from TRL has been very helpful throught the whole process such far. While the pakcage was very well wrapped, when inspected it was even suspected by more than one FedEX staff that the package probably was dropped from a high place in order to induce the damage from such manner of wrappings. The whole delay is mainly due to the claim department of FedEx trying to side stepped the responsibilty. After being inspected more than three times, change hands in two claim agents, and numerous phone calls from both myself and Paul to the claim department, I look forward to seeing the end of this ordeal soon and get my replaced TRL modded player to enjoy the music.

Since I was contemplating to have a TRL SA11 originally. After all may be it is meant to be for me to have a TRL SA11. Once I get my replacement, I will try to leave some impression here also.

Jack,
I look forward to reading your review on ST-225 SOON. :) Regarding your SA14, would you mind giving us a short comparison of it to your mater reels? If you also know anyone who has a top notch vinyle rig, I would love to know how SA14 comapares, too? Thanks.

Ozzy-

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It is common practice that the receiver of a shipment,unfortunately, has to file the claim and go through the red tape. Paul worked diligently on behalf of Howard, by the way, with Fedex on this matter. We all heard about this Fedex screw up and are glad it is getting resolved.

Oldpet-

I spent 5 hours with the ST-225 a couple weeks ago. I heard it with a TRL SA14 source and two different sets of speakers-Soundlab M 1's and Aerial 7 B's.
It had a very natural detailed and resolving sound. The timbre of instruments was excellent and the soundstaging and extension was very very good.
A better match for the Aerials than the Soundlabs which would really need the big brother- the 550 watt ST 550.
Handled the Aerials very well which are no picnic either in terms of efficiency and load.
A very nice integrated amp with excellent build quality.

Thanks, Ozzy. Sounds like it is handled. :)

I dont know guys. If I bought something and a Comapny paid to ship it to me and insure it
I would think the shipper should deal with the problem not the Buyer.
Unless I am missing something, I think you should have got a replacement unit right away from TRL and TRL should collect the Shipping insurance refund when that matter is resolved.