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TRL 595-how good is it?

I am a digital junky, so I have been thru well over a dozen players in the past 12 months. My favorite is the APL 3910. I just bought the TRL Sony 595 from the Tsunami auction, and will receive next week. Any one here have experience with this machine? I TT Paul from TRL and he said he is still shaking his head from disbelief on how good this puppy sounds. I am impatient, so would love some feedback. I also love the fact it is a 5 disc changer. Could it be a world beater? I have TT a person who sold his Cary 303/200 after burning this puppy in.

Ehquiring minds want to know

Thanks
711smilin
lkdog
417 posts
 
711smilin-

The extension on both ends will continue to improve for awhile-be patient. The air is ridiculous when it fully blooms.
I also had to adjust my subwoofer setting at around 300 hours. The bass was literally shaking my house.

Not sure about the SACD settings as I only have one SACD and it is a two channel only.

As for getting stuck on the 3rd disk in repeat mode-maybe it is that disk. I would email Paul if you have any trouble on a regular basis with that.
metralla
945 posts
 
Smilin,

It's a Sony and probably works like most Sony SACD players. Press the Menu button and turn the AMS until the right menu comes up. Select 2-channel (or stereo) and press the AMS button. From then on it should default to starting up in 2 channel. You may have to experiment - there are model differences, but the principle is the same.

Regards,
711smilin OP
513 posts
 
Metralla,

Thanks for the input buddy, this is a fun machine. I am goins to my AMS toggle as soon as I get done thanking you.
la45
242 posts
 

I understand that TRL has done mods on non-Sony players. If you are one of those people could you elaborate on where Paul does the changes. What I mean does he change the output stage, the clock, or dac? Is it a secret?

The reason is other players are better designed better in my opinion like the Teac DV-50. I am torn between sending my player in or going with the Sony.

Thanks
deb_berkowitz
21 posts
 
TRL modded my DV50s, it made a substantial difference. It's got bottom end that it never had (stock).

Top to bottom the frequency response is way extended. Soundstage is wide now, instead of mono.

The picture is awesome, approaching film. It does take a long time to break-in, I think mine has finally settled down, but even out of the box the change was huge.

I'd highly reccomend that you get yours modded.
BTW, TRL has 3-5 people doing the mods, they pull them off the benches building tube amps. and preamps. to do the mods.
deb
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