Marantz SA-1 holding up well agains next gen.?

Lkdog: Well said.

Considering we are in a "dying breed" type of hobby, "Can't we all just get along?".

Wiser words were never spoken from a man on Angel Dust.

Season's Greetings to all!

Jack

Clio09: You wrote ...

"I received an email from a person affiliated with another mod vendor (who will remain nameless, but he knows who he is - *wink* *wink*) that disparaged the work of the mod shop I chose."

Same here. I have recieved an e-mail like yours in my past from a mod vendor. I was shocked to have anyone e-mail me direct with negative comments about my choice ... (then again, my choice happened to be his competitor).

Regardless, this is strange behavior to say the least. I am willing to put the bad experience behind me.

"Can't we all just get along?" Rodney King.

Season's Greetings to all!

Jack

Whew! I'm glad that we have that all behind us.

And don't worry guys, my wonderful Wife gave me a large print St. James Bible for Christmas. :)

So, besides doing a little reading, I've been enjoying my music, hearing things I haven't heard before.

Wishing all of you a prosperous New Year,

Jack Seaton

Boa2,

I always thought that Koz was a smooth jazz guy, so I haven't paid much attention to him.

This old be-bop jazz lover hasn't made the crossover to modern smooth styles yet!

Best,

Jack

Funny statement from a man with SA-1'a and SA-2's with a stock SA-1 Marantz.

I've auditioned the SA-1, owned the modified 14, and heard the SA-11 in a syatem identical to mine. Of the three, I'd take the modified 14 any day over the other two.

Then again, I would take the DVP-NS900V modified over all three ... :)

Alex: Thank you for your most generous offer for the book, but no thanks, I have no personal interest in becoming a digital player modifier. And, I'm happy with the service and house sound that TRL offers me.

If you want to send me a large print of the Saint James Bible, I'd appreciate that. (Some days it is hard to read the smaller print later at night).

I sincerely wish you, TVAD, and Steve Milin the best this coming year.

Happy Holidays,

Jack

Alex: Thank you for your offers ... it almost makes me feel as I do when I deal with your competitor. Included with their mod, they sent me free SACD's (their own recordings, on Paul's own label) and free SACD/DVD/CD cleaner, Shine Ola, which they also make, (Brian has made Record Research Lab cleaning fluids since the early 90's).

There must be something about the generous nature of the modern day digital modifer ...

Wishing you and yours a wonderful Holiday Season!

Jack

Howdy Steve!

I've been looking for those $400 to $500 NEW Sony DVP-NS900V's all over eBay and haven't found a single one.

Seems that everyone is doing well locating them right here, at Audiogon, in the Wanted ad section. :)

As for the number of TRL mods being sold, they have done many, many more mods than most of their "competition". This is probably due to the fact that they charge so little for their mod :) that guys can actually afford them.

Thankfully, they are being sold right here, at Audiogon, the World's high end market place.

As always, Steve, thanks for your input. :)

Season's Greetings!

711smilin (Steve Milin):

There is a long list of APL units for sale here on Audiogon, the World's High End Audio Marketplace.

There is a list of TRL units for sale here, too. Folks move on, they change gear ... it is common in this hobby. I've moved on from the TRL SA-14. Anyone interested should e-mail me, directly.

I did notice that from the list of APL units that I see for sale, most have prices which represent around a $2K loss. That's appropriate, given that the mod costs so much more.

You see, Steve, you rarely get the money back out of anything, once it is modified. You can put dubs on an Escalade and lose all of the money you spent on tires and wheels, selling the vehicle a month later. (That's just a fact of life and is not bound by our hobby alone).

I'm happy that you have found a digital front end that integrates so well with your system and to your ears. :)

Certainly, that is all any of us can wish for. FYI, I am very pleased with the choices I've made and my system has never sounded so beautifully, so natural.

Best wishes to you and yours, Steve.

Happy holidays,

Jack