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What reviewers think
Bloggers and YouTubers have tried this product—so we've summarized their strongest opinions below. Links to full reviews follow.
Product Strengths
- Future-proof with upgradable hardware boards and software updates
- Superb audio experience, elevating home theater to new levels
- The Trinnov Optimizer can remap a collection of speakers into a seamless soundfield of virtual sources
- Offers great flexibility in bass management, allowing users to redirect bass and includes unique crossover features
- The unit can stream via LAN, and is recognized as a Roon-ready endpoint
Product Considerations
- Setting up the Altitude 32 can be complex, requiring users to read the user guide
- Physically large and heavy, which can make placement difficult
- The front panel controls are difficult to see, making remote or tablet access more practical
- The Altitude 32 uses HDMI 2.0 boards currently, and an upgrade will cost extra for users wanting HDMI 2.1
- Has occasionally experienced the rare sound drop out
Comparisons (according to reviewers)
- Versus Anthem AVM90, Trinnov offers better sound layer separation, making subtleties in tracks more pronounced and audible
Takeaway: The Trinnov Altitude 32 is a high-end processor that delivers an amazing and detailed audio experience, future-proofing an investment. It is perfect for enthusiasts who want the best sound quality and are willing to invest time in mastering its customization options.
What are hifi reviews useful for? (1) Identifying products you should demo in person at a dealer. (2) Learning which products reviewers unanimously praise as the best they've heard (this means they probably are legitimately great). (3) Identifying a product's attributes that satisfy your idiosyncratic needs and tastes. Beyond that, we often discount what reviewers say because they heap praise on most products—and are often apprehensive about publishing strong criticism or comparisons between products. Further, they seldom have more than a few products on-hand, often relying on their memories to compare past products. Always listen for yourself.
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An excellent review of a great product
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An excellent review of a great product
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Manufacturer details
Features
Specifications
- Dimensions (W x H x D): 442 x 165 x 445 mm (17 7/16" x 6 1/2" x 17 9/16")
- Weight: 14.5kg (32 lbs)
- Power consumption: 132W Max
- Power requirement: 240V / 110V - 50 / 60Hz (Manual Switch)
- Max Sampling Rate (up to 24 channels): Native, up to 192kHz
- ADC Resolution: 24 bits/96 kHz
- DAC Resolution: 24 bits/192 kHz
- A/D Signal-To-Noise Ratio: 119 dB (A-Weighted)
- D/A Signal-To-Noise Ratio: 118 dB (A-Weighted)
Description
Peerless in performance, configurability and sound quality, the Altitude 32 remains the unchallenged reference processor for Immersive home theater systems. Nothing has been left to chance: high-channel count, huge processing power and exclusive patented technologies unleash the full potential of immersive sound, enabling all formats and the widest range of speaker layouts.
he Ultimate Experience in Immersive Audio
Peerless in performance, configurability and sound quality, the Altitude32 remains the unchallenged reference processor for Immersive home theater systems. Nothing has been left to chance: high-channel count, huge processing power and exclusive patented technologies unleash the full potential of immersive sound, enabling all formats and the widest range of speaker layouts.
Upgradable by Design
The hardware architecture of the Altitude32, unique among home theater processors, challenges the concept of obsolescence by enabling the integration of new technologies, new features, and product upgrades through a pure software implementation provided at no cost to Altitude owners. This is a truly sustainable product that gets better over time with the introduction of new features and a scalable, modular hardware design that enables easy system expansion up to the full channel counts of home Atmos and DTS:X and to a maximum of 64 outputs.
Its revolutionary hardware architecture runs not on the multiple sets of DSPs found on other processors but instead on a single multi-core Intel hardware platform and TrinnovOS operating system. This enables Trinnov to bring new technologies and features to market months and years ahead of competition.
Peerless in performance, configurability and sound quality, the Altitude32 remains the unchallenged reference processor for Immersive home theater systems. Nothing has been left to chance: high-channel count, huge processing power and exclusive patented technologies unleash the full potential of immersive sound, enabling all formats and the widest range of speaker layouts.
Upgradable by Design
The hardware architecture of the Altitude32, unique among home theater processors, challenges the concept of obsolescence by enabling the integration of new technologies, new features, and product upgrades through a pure software implementation provided at no cost to Altitude owners. This is a truly sustainable product that gets better over time with the introduction of new features and a scalable, modular hardware design that enables easy system expansion up to the full channel counts of home Atmos and DTS:X and to a maximum of 64 outputs.
Its revolutionary hardware architecture runs not on the multiple sets of DSPs found on other processors but instead on a single multi-core Intel hardware platform and TrinnovOS operating system. This enables Trinnov to bring new technologies and features to market months and years ahead of competition.
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Brand highlights
Taking a step back to look at reviewers' thoughts of the brand's entire lineup—not just this product—what stands out most is the following:
- Trinnov's core technology, the Optimizer, utilizes a sophisticated 3D microphone system to perform detailed time- and frequency-domain measurements of the listening environment, enabling precise room correction and speaker optimization.
- The brand's products stand out for their ability to remap speaker locations virtually, correcting for less-than-ideal placements and creating a more accurate and immersive soundstage.
- Unlike many processors relying on fixed DSP chips, Trinnov utilizes a software-based architecture on an Intel platform, offering flexibility through software updates and support for the latest audio formats and features.
- They offer extensive customization options, including fully assignable channels, comprehensive bass management, and target curve adjustments, allowing users to fine-tune the audio to their specific tastes and room characteristics.
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Amplitude8
- Positioning: A high-performance 8-channel power amplifier for home theaters.
- Description: Uses Hypex Ncore NC1200 class-D power modules, providing excellent clarity and resolution. Delivers 225W into 8 ohms, 375W into 4 ohms, and 500W into 2 ohms, making it more powerful per channel than the Amplitude8M.
Amplitude16
- Positioning: A versatile 16-channel power amplifier for immersive home cinemas.
- Description: Features dual power supplies and ICEpower class D modules, delivering up to 400W per channel at 4 ohms. Offers more channels and power flexibility than the Amplitude8 and Amplitude8M.
Altitude16
- Positioning: A mid-range immersive sound processor for home cinemas.
- Description: Supports up to 20 discrete channels with Dolby Atmos, Auro-3D, and DTS:X Pro, offering high-resolution audio processing. Provides a more accessible option compared to the Altitude32, with fewer channels while maintaining high sound quality.
Altitude32
- Positioning: A high-end reference immersive audio processor for home theaters.
- Description: Supports up to 34 discrete channels and offers exceptional configurability and sound quality. Surpasses the Altitude16 with higher channel counts and processing power.
Altitude48EXT
- Positioning: A premium extension for the most exclusive home theaters.
- Description: Extends the capabilities of the Altitude32, supporting up to 48 individual outputs. Designed for the most demanding setups, offering more channels and processing power than any other product in the lineup.
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Trinnov Audio is a hifi brand that pioneered immersive audio research and developed a unique 3D calibration microphone with four elements that measures speaker locations in three dimensions. Their flagship Altitude32 processor supports up to 32 discrete Atmos channels and includes the Dolby Atmos Object Viewer, which shows a real-time visual representation of sound objects in the listener's room.
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