I find it quite disheartening that a product as sophisticated as the Trinnov Altitude 32 is accessible only to those with substantial financial means, given its cost is comparable to a Toyota SUV.
While I understand that this processor incorporates an Intel CPU, a standard motherboard, and a specialized microphone, I fail to grasp why these components present a barrier to broader licensing, akin to Dirac's room correction technology employed by Monoprice, Denon, and Storm Audio, or Lyngdorf's licensing of Room Perfect with McIntosh.
It is perplexing why Trinnov does not pursue a strategy of mass marketing for their product. The use of an eight-year-old Intel processor or an economical motherboard should not pose significant hurdles for a company like Denon. Modern DACs' quality are so high that their modularity becomes a secondary concern, provided they are built for reliability. The only exception might be the HDMI board, which could be designed to meet Trinnov's specifications to accommodate the evolving TV market. Furthermore, while the microphone is costly, its price could decrease with mass production.
I recognize the reasons for the high demand for such a product; it is immensely powerful, unique, and its crossover functionality is exceptionally beneficial for speaker building in niche markets.
However, when considering its price - equivalent to a brand new Toyota - one must question the profitability of such a market at this price point. Wouldn't competing with Dirac and Audyssey XT32 in a broader market, potentially achieving higher sales volumes, be a more lucrative strategy?