TRL Marantz Sa-14

My TRL SA14 is continuing to break in. Speed, dynamics and general smoothness and coherence seemed to vary for better and worse throughout the break in period. The top-end has gotten more refined since about 3-4 days ago but isn't yet where I would like it to be. I figure in a week it will be fully broken in. I still have to try the QuickSilver... will try it first on the audio out and power in of the Marantz then go from there applying it elsewhere in my system. I am told the QuickSilver takes 3 days to itself break in so I better get going on it soon!

Guys,
I assume these anti-static sheet are these glossy semi-translucent dark gray color bags used for motherboard, VGA, and HD packaging, is it? If so, I will get a few from my work. My Ah! CDP seems to be pretty flimsily shielded. Perhaps it will work magic for me.

Paul is wrapping up the work with DV9500. I asked him to evaluate whether disabling the headphone output will improve the sound quality; if it will not have any adverse effect, I also asked to have it modded if possbile.

Jes45(Jack) may swing by to audition the player before it will get shipped back to me. With his extensive experience/knowledge about TRL products, perhaps he can give us some insight! ;)

Wow, great thread! I just sent a Marantz SA-8260 off to TRL. Paul recommended it over the Sonys mostly because of the transport and output stage. Can't afford a SA-14. I should get it back in about a week. The anti-static paper is an interesting tweek which I intend to try. Anyone try ERS sheets from Stillpoints under or on top of their CDP? The sheets help with EMI/RFI problems. I bet the ERS would really help the AH! player mentioned.

Sbayne-

Yes, I have the ERS sheets in small pieces combined with copper shielding. I just applied a few pieces around the transport area. Keep in mind I am using the Sony 2000es which has no shielding. The transport is entirely plastic so I intended to add some tuning material.

I have not completed the application but the preliminary outlook the background has a quietly formed 'stillness'.

The anti-static sheet I am using unfortunately I have to find how and where I can get them. These could be a special grade but I will try to contact someone I know that might know about them and get back to you guys.

La45,
I have been thinking of using StillPoint ERS with my Ah! also. Could you elaborate more on what you mean by "applied a few pieces around the transport area"? Does this mean small pieces of ERS is adhered to right above the transport on the cover, and the transport sides and bottom? Do you use the plain or the adhesive sheet? I also look forward to hearing the spec of the special anti-static sheet that you are using.

Sbayne,
Welcome! I am sure that you will enjoy your TRL8260 well! Please keep us updated about its progress.