TRL Marantz Sa-14

I've had my modded SA-11 for 4 days now. It's a beautifully built player -- that's for sure. I've got about 75 hours on it. So far I'm very, very pleased. Certinaly a steal for the $$$.

I suppose the only players I'd consider "trading up" for are the DCS one box and the EMM Labs combo, but certainly not before an audition to compare them against the Marantz.

Incidentally, Paul provides excellent, responsive customer service.

I highly recommended the player and TRL.

FYI, they have done well over 600 mods on various units in the last year. Whatever you have, they probably have seen it or are familiar with it.
Nice guys and great work.

Lets not forget some of the recordings Paul has been involved in. I hope to hear them soon.

I am sending off my SA-14 today to TRL. Even in its stock form the SA-14 blew away my Rotel 1072. It was hard to let go of even stock. I can't wait to hear it with TRL's mods. Did I read it right that it needs 500 hours break-in for both CD and SACD? Bob

Baranyi-

According to the way I understand Paul's explanation to me-500 hours total of playing time on either CD or SACD (not each) since it is a used unit.
If it was a brand new unit, the he does suggest making sure to break in both with some SACD and CD play.