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Trinnov Altitude 16 Preamplifier
Trinnov Altitude 16 Preamplifier

Trinnov Audio

Trinnov Altitude 16 Preamplifier

$19,500.00

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2-Year Warranty

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Overview

Trinnov Altitude 16 Preamplifier The groundbreaking Altitude32 processor set the bar high -- and we didn’t lower it for the Altitude16. Delivering the same processing capabilities and sound quality as the Altitude32 processor, the Altitude16 makes Trinnov’s best-in-class performance accessible to a wider audience who's immersive audio system requirements will not exceed 20 channels. Equipped with Dolby Atmos, Auro-3D, and DTS:X Pro immersive audio decoders, the Altitude16 renders up to 20 discrete channels of information, natively processes high-resolution 24 bit / 96K audio, enables up to four-way active crossovers and presents no limitations in terms of Atmos and DTS:X channel assignments or subwoofer outputs.

Object Based Decoding

  • Dolby Atmos® Native Decoding & Upmix:Up to 20 discrete channels
  • Auro-3D® Native Decoding & Up-mix (Auromatic):Up to 13.1
  • DTS:X® Pro:Up to 20 discrete channels
  • Speaker Layouts support:All
  • IMAX Enhanced:Yes

HDMI Connectivity

  • Output 1:HDMI 2.1 / HDCP 2.3
  • Output 2:HDMI 2.1 / HDCP 2.3
  • Inputs:8
  • HDR Support:HDR10, HDR10+, HLG, and Dolby Vision
  • Maximum Resolution:4K 120Hz/8K 60Hz
  • Maximum Bandwidth:40Gbps on all inputs and outputs
  • Frame rates supported:4K 24/25/30/48/60/100/120, 8K 24/25/30/48/60
  • ARC / eARC:Available on Output 1
  • OSD:Main information displayed on-screen

Digital Audio Connectivity

  • S/PDIF Inputs:x4 (2 optical, 2 coaxial)
  • S/PDIF Outputs:x2 (1 optical, 1 coaxial)
  • +4 Outputs:By combining Analog and S/PDIF outputs
  • Audio Network:Dual ports (for future use)

Analogue Audio Connectivity

  • Microphone input:1x 5 Pin XLR for 3D Microphone
  • Balanced inputs:1x Stereo XLR
  • Unbalanced inputs:1x Stereo RCA
  • Balanced outputs:16x XLR
  • Input Impedance:20k Ohms / 10k Ohms

Audio Processing

  • Data precision:64 bits, floating point
  • Max Sampling Rate:Native, up to 96kHz

Hardware

  • Processor:Intel multi core hyper threaded
  • ADC Resolution / Sampling Rate:24 bits/96 kHz
  • DAC Resolution / Sampling Rate:24 bits/192 kHz
  • A/D Signal-To-Noise Ratio:119 dB (A-Weighted)
  • D/A Signal-To-Noise Ratio:118 dB (A-Weighted)
  • Reference Level:+18dBu @ 0dBFS (Balanced)
  • Clock / Jitter:attenuation > 50 dB above 100Hz
  • Cooling system:Custom heat sinks + additional silent fans
  • Safety Components:AntiPop relays on each output

Power Supply

  • Power requirement:100 - 240v (auto selecting)
  • Power consumption:76W Max
  • Thermal conversion:260 BTU/h Max
  • Mains fuse:2x 1A slow blow
  • Internal PSUs:Separated supplies for Audio and Processing

Weight & Dimensions

  • Dimensions (W x H x D) mm:438 x 139 x 430
  • Dimensions (W x H x D) inches:17 1/4" x 5 1/2" x 17 15/16"
  • Shipping dimensions (L x H x P) cm:74 x 59 x 30
  • Weight:11.30kg / 24.9 lbs
  • Shipping weight / volume:18.2kg / 0.131 M3
  • Rackmounting:3U - Rack Ears Included

Warranty

  • Standard Warranty:5 year
  • Transferable:Yes

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