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This tends to be a 2-channel focused place, but I just saw this and thought it was interesting.
https://www.audioholics.com/av-preamp-processor-reviews/monolith-htp-1
The casework looks to be the same as their Monolith amps, which are allegedly ATI designed-and-made. This immersive processor is listed as US-made, too. And ATI owns Datasat now, so they have as much experience as anyone with immersive.
The Audioholics interview promises Auro3D, but the specifications on Monoprice's own website does not claim that.
https://www.monoprice.com/product?p_id=37887
Currently the cheapest 16 channel processor is an Emotiva that's $1000 more and seems to have some teething problems. No Auro, either. Auro is the only immersive up mixer that enhances music IMO. Dolby Surround and Neural:X are steps backwards for music compared to Pro Logic II, though both work great on music and NFC Championship games in OT. The only processor with that many channels I've had in my system, Bryston's SP4, was rock stable but costs around $10,000 more.
https://www.audioholics.com/av-preamp-processor-reviews/monolith-htp-1
The casework looks to be the same as their Monolith amps, which are allegedly ATI designed-and-made. This immersive processor is listed as US-made, too. And ATI owns Datasat now, so they have as much experience as anyone with immersive.
The Audioholics interview promises Auro3D, but the specifications on Monoprice's own website does not claim that.
https://www.monoprice.com/product?p_id=37887
Currently the cheapest 16 channel processor is an Emotiva that's $1000 more and seems to have some teething problems. No Auro, either. Auro is the only immersive up mixer that enhances music IMO. Dolby Surround and Neural:X are steps backwards for music compared to Pro Logic II, though both work great on music and NFC Championship games in OT. The only processor with that many channels I've had in my system, Bryston's SP4, was rock stable but costs around $10,000 more.