Tube Research Labs Solid State Designs

I have the Transistor Research Labs (TRL) D-225 solid state amp. I bought the first model and have not looked back. Extremely quiet and drives my Spendor 1/2e speakers effortlessly.

If you live in SoCal you're welcome to come by for a listen.

Also, just call Paul and talk to him about it, yes they are busy, but I always seem to get through and he is always very helpful, whether over the phone or email.

I have the ST 225 from TRL which is the integrated.
It is excellent and for the $$ is an excellent value.

Kurt how would you compare the sound of the Stellavox Mono's to the TRL ST 225
Which one has the edge in overall musicality

I'm considering the amp version of the ST 225
I've been told by Brian the sound is very much the same between the integrated and the Amp version

Bluemike,
I have not had the chance to compare the two directly so will rely on memory.
I replaced the stellavox with the goldmund 18.4 monos and felt they (18.4's) were better in every parameter...except price (the stella's, like the TRL, are value champs imho)

I think the quality of sound with the trl and the 18.4's are very similar...quiet, fast, dynamic, neutral, powerful.

The goldmund fit and finish was superb where the trl is ok.. by high end standards

The trl is 30% the cost of the goldmund so on the value scale the trl is the clear winner.

I am using the Dartzeel now and like it better than the trl but again on the value scale there is no comparison.

Bluemike

Although I do not own one of the TRL amps, I do know this: Paul and Brian do not over-estimate their work. What they say, as far as their description of their products/work is concerned, is probably on the conservative side. In other words - The product will probably be better than they say. :-)

Let us know what you do.

good luck.