TRL 595-how good is it?

Steve: I was going to tri-amp my speakers and was awaiting the construction of a pair of TRL SET 75's for the high frequencies. If you didn't already know, there is a waiting list for Tube Research Labs amps and pre-amps. At that time, I would still be waiting for the SET 75's. If I bought that particular pair of GT-200's, I would have used the GT-100's for the high frequencies and the other two pairs of GT-200's for the mid and bass amps. Make sense? At the time, I was disappointed that I was number 2 (the back up guy) in line for that particular set of GT-200's because they were being offered at a deal. I sincerely hoped that you couldn't come up with the money. I was on top of this more than you were and even tried to sway Paul into selling to me, rather than you, but he wouldn't hear of it.

I'm sure that Paul could share the original purchaser's contact info, so that you could confirm that what I have said is true.

You were looking at a Tube Research Labs ST-100 Stereo tube amp too, as witnessed in the link below. Please note that I am not responsible for Brian Walsh's comments in that thread.

http://forum.audiogon.com/cgi-bin/fr.pl?aamps&1109612795&read&keyw&zztrl

It appears that there were other options at that time, like the ST-100 that you asked about, which was for sale at Audiogon at the time.

I can not tell you what to do or which amplifier to buy, Steve. System integration is everything and it appears that you are the lone Wolf that does not like the TRL sonic signature. This said, perhaps it is a blessing that you did not take possession of that particular pair of GT-200's. As Brian Walsh stated, "Everything matters".

Maybe Alex has an amplifier in mind that mates well with his APL sonic signature? You two seem petty tight and you love Alex's house sound. Maybe you should integrate in that direction?

Best wishes,
Jack Seaton

Jack, no I do not have an APL device.

Jack,

You are a funny sort of fellow, who seems to think that somehow, you know what I like and dislike. Please stop assuming, cause you know what you are when you assume. I have never said I did not like th TRL 595 sound, in fact, I said it was very good, very musical, a touch rolled off, and a bit soft on the bass. BUT, I said for the money, it is a STEAL. Now, I also said, in comparison with the APL 3910, Exemplar 3910, and or Modwright 3910, the TRL loses out in every catagory, just as it should, given the very large price variance.

I had Alex mod a Pioneer 563A for me as a spare player, I put the 2 head to head, and the 563A just drew me in better, with better air around the notes, tighter bass, and a bit more extended. It also plays DVD's/DVD-A's but, it is only a single disc. It is the same price point as the 595 and sounds better to me, and my friends, in my home, with my equipment, and my ears.

I was in fact really EXITED about getting the TRL GT-200's to the point of giddiness. I was also exited about the speakers Paul told me was making for me. I was taken back when I was told after patiently waiting for 3 months or more I could NOT buy them.

You are a funny sort of guy, hoping me ill will, and stating you wished I could not afford them, so you could buy them. Another interesting fact, you just wrote that you would have bought those amps to tri-amp you speakers, and you also just got done staing, previously, in this thread that you are gonna get TRL's new SS amps, cause they were better than the tubes. You are a close friend of Pauls, and IMHO, you trust what he says, he told me he was discontinueing tubes, in favor of his SS amps. Paul said they were BETTER in EVERY way than his tubes, so I was fortunate not to buy his tubes. When he told me that, I felt I was being given a line of BS, BUT, at the same time I swallowed my ill feelings, and told him, I wanted to give his new amp a try. I do not know the TRL house sound, but I am Man enough to listen to a guy like Paul, and respect his opinion. Even in a bad state of mind. What I do NOT understand, is if you were told the same about his new amps, why the hell would you not listen, and still desire his DISCONTINUED tube amps. I dunno, I just do not get it.I feel large contradictions in your statements.

Maybe I am just reading into your words something that is not there, if so I apologize. I am still on a mission, and it is still fun, I hope yours is too.

BW

Steve

Steve(711smilin)-

I would suggest that you take up any concerns or misunderstandings with Paul Weitzel directly like an adult. Making the kind of one sided allegations you are implying about his business dealings with you in a public forum is another bizarre chapter in your behavior on these forums.

Paul and the TRL staff are the definition of integrity in this field and have decades of an impeccable earned reputation among customers, reviewers, and colleagues in the industry.

While you have a right to your opinion about your likes and dislikes in audio-you have no license to imply that TRL lied, or mislead you.