Trinnov Altitude 16 Review (AV Processor)

[Golfx]

I’m a Roon user for music. Was mainly talking about out streaming Disney plus or Netflix from a TV.

I use an Apple TV 4K instead. I do not trust TV apps version of audio via eARC from my TV. I was trying out Tidal Atmos music with eARC and got a loud POP in my rt surround. Immediately decided not to blow up a speaker to hear atmos music which always seems to need extra volume to properly hear it.

 

[7Tiger]

8xXLR + DB25 for 8 analogue out, then SFP+RJ45 for AoIP and 4HDMI in 2 out.

Why not just go full digital like Storm evo ?

 

[Dj7675]

Why not just go full digital like Storm evo ?

Flexibility… for example if you have subs that need them.

 

[prerich]

Nope. Jriver/DL-ART

I am unsure about that. One would have to consider how the polar patterns would be affected by the re-orientation and the "side"-mounting.

They have ART for PC now?!!!!!

 

[RichB]

+1
...but who cares ? It is a custom install product and will be hidden in a rack in equipment room so that nobody sees it

The lower channel count, the less chance there is an equipment rack.
To each their own. It would have to be reasonably priced, $5K or under, and support HMDI 2.1 VRR... So, I am in no danger

- Rich

 

[tehas]

They have ART for PC now?!!!!!

Only for a handful of lucky beta testers. Its been in beta for years and I've been jealously watching / hounding Dirac.

 

[murl]

I use an Apple TV 4K instead. I do not trust TV apps version of audio via eARC from my TV. I was trying out Tidal Atmos music with eARC and got a loud POP in my rt surround. Immediately decided not to blow up a speaker to hear atmos music which always seems to need extra volume to properly hear it.

I will probably just use an Apple TV. I have one in the bedroom now and prefer it anyway. This removes any doubt.

 

[murl]

Why not just go full digital

Why not just go full digital like Storm evo ?

I am still struggling with which to choose. I plan to mix a combination of active and passive speakers. It is probably irrelevant and not audible but the digital out seems to be the purest signal path.

 

[Fidji]

Why not just go full digital like Storm evo ?

What I have seen, HT installations are differing in lot of aspects, once you get past 5.1 realm.

I will tell my example - I have 8 “stupid” subs - passive in custom made enclisures to allow for Waveforming placement [shallow boxes with assymetrical woofer placement] , with D Class amps in a rack. I use Trinnov as DSP..limiter etc for subs. Cost efficient, optimizes placement and gets me WF benefits.

I still have 16 digital channels out if I would want to.

 

[prerich]

Only for a handful of lucky beta testers. Its been in beta for years and I've been jealously watching / hounding Dirac.

OK, I'll be waiting. If this is pulled off and its offered to the public, I may attempt the PC as an prepro thing again!

 

[tehas]

OK, I'll be waiting. If this is pulled off and its offered to the public, I may attempt the PC as an prepro thing again!

from my stubborn attempts to do this, the limiter here will always be codecs, drm, hdmi and that sort of stuff, not room correction.

 

[murl]

In regards to the Altitude CI is there a straightforward way to go from AES67 to AES3 to pass a digital output to active speakers?

 

[TheKoC]

In regards to the Altitude CI is there a straightforward way to go from AES67 to AES3 to pass a digital output to active speakers?

You mena an AES67 to AES3 interface, like the Genelec 9401A for example?

 

[murl]

You mena an AES67 to AES3 interface, like the Genelec 9401A for example?

I looked at it and honestly don't know enough about this. Is there only one AES3 output on the 9401A? I was thinking of my 8Cs as L/R with a Genelec center channel.

 

[TheKoC]

I looked at it and honestly don't know enough about this. Is there only one AES3 output on the 9401A? I was thinking of my 8Cs as L/R with a Genelec center channel.

I have no practical experience with that either unfortunately, but you would need a breakout-cable to go from the DB25 Port to the 8 stereo AES connectors: https://www.sweetwater.com/sweetcare/articles/aesebu-db25-pinout-guide/

 

[murl]

I have no practical experience with that either unfortunately, but you would need a breakout-cable to go from the DB25 Port to the 8 stereo AES connectors: https://www.sweetwater.com/sweetcare/articles/aesebu-db25-pinout-guide/

That makes more sense. I was looking at the rear panel and wondering how it would work. I have two Dutch and Dutch 8cs I am trying to incorporate into a home theater but can't buy another speaker for the center due to the design because there is no way I can make it work on top of the cabinet standing vertically. Thought about using a Genelec for the center with full range surrounds from Goldenear. I may just be trying to fit a square peg into a round hole with these speakers but am happy with how they sound and don't really want to buy more speakers for L/R.

 

[dped90]

Yup. I use DACs and analog outputs for amps/passive speakers in L/C/R and subs along with AES/EBU output for surrounds.

You don't find active analog or DSP crossovers cost effective for your main speakers?

 

[Kal Rubinson]

I do not see the value in re-engineering my well-designed passive loudspeakers. If I ever replace them, I would probably choose active speakers but that's not planned.

 

[welwynnick]

In regards to the Altitude CI is there a straightforward way to go from AES67 to AES3 to pass a digital output to active speakers?

No need for any conversion, the Altitude CI supports up to 32 digital audio outputs including Dante, AES67 and AES3:

Like the recent ARM powered Nova, it's obviously not a PC based processor, either.

 

[3ll3d00d]

Like the recent ARM powered Nova, it's obviously not a PC based processor, either.

https://www.avsforum.com/threads/trinnov-altitude.1516103/page-1698?post_id=64180656#post-64180656 says it's PC based not ARM