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@martinvegas1327

4 жыл бұрын

Did you get the amplitude amps?

@therealshanelee

4 жыл бұрын

I will not be getting those.

@alirezahosseinmardi

4 жыл бұрын

can you get your hands on Boulder 2120 DAC? to test the ultra-high-end experience... probably gonna need their 2110 preamps too...

Good to hear you like the Trinnov. Told ya 😊 And don’t forget the super costumer service from France!

I hung 34 blackout drapery panels around my 14.5' W x 19' L room. Very minimal reflections. I have a 7.2.4 system. Yamaha RX-Z11 receiver. One sub & one transducer in my seating platform riser. Now I have had this system since 2007, I am going to hold onto it for until 2023. That is when I will be able to afford to upgrade. I think that it might be time for me to step up my game a bit. You've given me somewhere to look now.

@therealshanelee

4 жыл бұрын

Killer receiver back in the day.

JTR runs a trinnov at axpona. Sounds amazing (JTR speakers help too) reading about these is insane. The reason for 48 channels is the trinnov can be the crossover for your speakers. It can set that up in the optimizer. You can set your speakers up in the wrong spots and it uses the optimizer to try to fix that. It is VERY impressive

@Gamez4eveR

9 ай бұрын

48ext can do 48 *discrete* channels. If you want crossovers, it can do 16 extra for a total of 64.

With that price range , every update should be free. What a product.

@theatremad9797

20 сағат бұрын

Don’t forget you need to pay extra for the calibration mic😮

Trinnov is the grail. Dedicated signal for each channel is a night and day difference.

Be it worth it or not just never going to have 17k around for it. No jealousy involved, enjoy it! And I wish anyone that can afford it and use it well. It really is an awesome piece of home theater gear!

Very Nice !!! How does it compares to Datasat RS20 /LS10 processors.

Appreciate your content new subscriber finally a channel I can follow about my passion for home audio. So what do you think the amp is to get before things start dwindling off and it’s not worth it anymore, smiles per dollar

@therealshanelee

4 жыл бұрын

If your talking about what will hold it's value then that's McIntosh. If you need a solid amp that sounds good and affordable I'd go with an Outlaw.

Ive has the pleasure of hearing the Trinov and was blown away on a 11.3.8 system, until he told me the price haha.... Trinnov is something you get with $150000 systems and upwards. As there is fairly little imax etc stuff out there that can process that many channels. but the difference from high quality reciever to the trinnov... IN MY OPINION is too subtle and not worth the 10x price tag. unless you are rich, then i would glady accept one as a gift. Awesome Video, thankyou

I'm sold, the moment you said upgradable and PC. That is finally where we should be.

@therealshanelee

3 жыл бұрын

Do it.

Definitely something to aspire to...maybe in the next home theater...

thank you for the info,, i totally agree Trinov is the holy grail, Atmos must sound the way it should, i kinda downgraded the atmos since the effect was never a wow for me,

Actually, it does have an ASUS motherboard with a Intel chip. There are two parts to the altitude products, the PC portion and the audio portion, hence the two power supplies. you can't just upgrade the PC component's without consequences though. Trinnov has two major advantages 1: they own their calibration software, which is excellent! 2: They developed their own software IP as opposed to being dependent on 3rd party proprietary ASIC vendors like everyone else. Is it worth it? as always that depends. assuming a room is treating appropriately, It offers very powerful tools to fine tune the sound within it. is it the best sounding? tough to say. apples to apples, I have yet to make it sound as good as my Theta Casablanca 4a (Theta CB has always ruled this space) but I haven't spent the same amount of time dialing in the Trinnov. This not to say it doesn't good, the sound is surprisingly excellent so far, but this is a VERY complicated device, and just running the optimizer isn't the end all. but as mentioned, there are a vast array of settings to help maximizes sound but this involves LOTS of trial and error. There are also down sides. this is essentially a PC and it operates as such, which means its clumsy to work with. Many times I've needed to reboot for a simple change to take effect, etc. Also its not a user friendly device, so it'll be odd for others in the home to operate as its a finicky device with a very archaic (basically useless) remote. If you want the best audio processor for movies and music but with some feature limitations, go buy a used Theta Casablanca and upgrade it (amazing upgrade program, I've had mine for nearly 20 years). processor

In the calibration world there is a wizard named Adam Pelz. If you can get him to calibrate your Trinnov you will see what the magic of Trinnov is all about!

When you say little space, how little are we talking as far as your HT space you are using that Trinnov in?

Great video. Hoping you can get the Lyngdorf MP60 or the McIntosh to check out Room Perfect sometime in the future:)

@therealshanelee

4 жыл бұрын

Lyngdorf turned us down.

@ferasbar100

4 жыл бұрын

@@therealshanelee what you mean my friend ( turned us down )? you have beautiful channel

@therealshanelee

4 жыл бұрын

They said no thanks they won't send a review unit.

How is the audio Calibration software is it easy to use? i ask bc I've used Dirac and love it, but i had to learn by myself i dont live in the USA. Is the audio calibration easy enough to use or i need someone with experience to come and set everything up?

@therealshanelee

4 жыл бұрын

The auto is just as easy as Dirac. Plus you don't have to do as many points if you don't want.

@MrEpaulino26

4 жыл бұрын

@@therealshanelee that is so cool can't wait for your final review. Im going to get the Acurus Muse for now will save up to see if i can get the Trinnov 16 .Congrats on that amazing processor.

@MrEpaulino26

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the reply

Worth it, congrats

Hey could you do a review on the JBL Synthesis SDP-55 or 75? No one has done an in depth video on them yet.

@therealshanelee

3 жыл бұрын

The 55 is the same as the Arcam av40 and the 75 is a Trinnov Altitude. Both of which I’ve already reviewed.

@marlonhouston6685

3 жыл бұрын

@@therealshanelee Im on it man. Thank you.

Can you get your hands on and review some AudioControl products?

@therealshanelee

4 жыл бұрын

Already on the channel.

Up late and first!

There are also the new theta digital proccessor (delivers class A! to the power amplifier, in all channels) and the bryston, sp4 I think is called. You heard those 2?

@therealshanelee

4 жыл бұрын

Those use TI DSP chips if I'm not mistaken as well. They look really nice though.

Hi! What do you think of the Acurus ACT 4?

@therealshanelee

4 жыл бұрын

Can't say I haven't heard it. Looks interesting though.

I would love to have a discussion with my wife on getting a loan for a 17k processor....let’s see how that goes lol!

@Menard892000

2 жыл бұрын

Lmao

If this is the endgame as regards processors, Altitutde32 now 6 years old. Should we be waiting for and expecting in a newer model or is this going to be future proof for the foreseeable future.

@therealshanelee

3 жыл бұрын

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@aykhan75

3 жыл бұрын

@@therealshanelee if there’s a new format other than Dolby Atmos a couple of years down the road, does the company guarantee that just a software upgrade will be able to take care of that? I’ve changed so many processors over the years, just want to make certain putting in the bucks is worth it if it’s going to future proof at least 10 years. I know it’s really hard to predict but struggling to understand why this one is just a software update away from benign new while other very expensive processors aren’t.

Have you ever Tried the data dat rs 20i, and how does it compare to the trinnov

@therealshanelee

2 жыл бұрын

It's been discontinued a while ago.

Does anybody know what really is the value, that makes people pay so huge money for the trinnov? From this movie or other reviews i only hear you can make a 15 left speakers or 10 subwoofers which is ridiculous to do. Apart from making crazy and in my opinion impractical setups - why would somebody pay 20x the price of normal processor?

@therealshanelee

3 жыл бұрын

Because it processes sound 20x better.

@Wyzwanie90dniPL

3 жыл бұрын

@@therealshanelee Thanks for an answer Shane. Could you elaborate what would be the difference if i have 7.1.4 setup between for example Yamaha a3080 and Trinnov?

@Outback_Truckie

3 жыл бұрын

I've already got a processor that does sound better than the rest but sadly it will only ever be an 8 channel. I guess I'll have to spend another $30K for the 'best'. How I love home theatre 😁

At this price point you need to include the Storm, Lyngdorf, Acurus, possibly Dataset dont you ? That would be great to here your views, get used to the Trinnov and see how they compare

@therealshanelee

4 жыл бұрын

I may have one of those coming at some point. To bad this whole lockdown has happened.

@jdcook5496

2 жыл бұрын

So it’s been a year… what’s the verdict?

Is worth the price deference to move to and Trinnov from a Nad M-17 v2i. Just bought the M-17 Las year.

@therealshanelee

3 жыл бұрын

Do it.

@invisibles362

3 жыл бұрын

@@therealshanelee I'm looking at Storm audio MK2 also. You should do a review on it.

@therealshanelee

3 жыл бұрын

@@invisibles362 the Trinnov is the best out there. The Storm isn't that different from an AVR.

@invisibles362

3 жыл бұрын

@@therealshanelee so I will have to wait for the Trinnov altitude 32 to have HDMI 2.1 so I don't have to send it back for HDMI UPGRADE. Probably next year.

That dude knows his PC brands lol

If I win the lottery than maybe otherwise my next and maybe last is the emotiva RMC-1. I can run 16 to 28 channels plus it’s upgradeable, so I don’t have to buy new receivers every few years.

Lyngdorf!

Trinnov Altitude 16 VS. stormaudio ISP MK2 VS. lyngdorf MP60 ？

their the apple of home theater got it beautiful marriage between software and hardware

So this thing cost like a car and it sound goog. I hope...

The absolute most money that I would pay for a processor is $3000 there is no way I’ll spend 10,000 15,000 it’s not just spinning that amount of money in order to get the most out of it you would have to match everything around it but people like what they like if you can afford it go for it

So, now in 2022, what are you rocking now??

Glad you like it, nothing else you get now will probably impress you, if I had anything I would probably buy it,. Would be expensive though as I would need speakers and pretty much everything, oh and the unit is $25000 here in australia, or equal to about $15000us

@therealshanelee

4 жыл бұрын

It'll definitely be a great reference point for anything that comes through the door in the future.

Trinnov is in a league by themselves. Can’t compare it to better known everyday- brands. This thing is usually setup by professionals and not the end user to get optimal performance of the their products. SpareChange, I see you are playing in the big leagues now.😂

How different is Emotiva RMC-1 compared to Trinnov? the price difference we know is ridiculous. We can hold on to RMC1 for years to come without upgrading so why spend so much unless there is a big difference in sound.

Without watching id say YES lol

I have the Stormaudio and i feel its worth it, i can simply add when required without changing the whole processor.

Comparing Trinnov to the "commercial" brands (Emotiva, Denon, Marantz, NAD, Arcam, Anthem, Integra, etc.) is not comparing apples to apples. Trinnov is high-end HT gear, which is better than any commercial brand. You have been blown away because you have entered another league, another category. There are several options in that upper league. For example, Datasat which, like Trinnov, is miles ahead of the other commercial brands. In my books, Datasat (rs20, LS-10) is even better, but both rock.

My local has the trinnov set up, powered with mcintosh amps and the krix mx-40 ( if you havnt seen the krix, check them out) and fuck me. Its amazing dude. There's nothing like it. But the trinnov is $24000 here is Aus... And the mcintosh or something simular. Haha not anytime soon for me

You should review the Pioneer SC-LX904

If you spend the $ wisely, you can certainly hear a difference. Unfortunately, in this hobby, EVERYTHING matters.

You have to understand...if Marantz could charge this much they would give free upgrades as well There is no free lunch

@therealshanelee

2 жыл бұрын

Marantz can charge whatever they want. It's not like they don't have products that cost 5 figures. Cause they do. They just have nothing that compares to this at this particular time. They may never. You get what you pay for.

@turnne

2 жыл бұрын

@@therealshanelee What processor does Marantz have that is five figures?

Elias yours is bigger ...LOL.

I'd rather list to just you than the annoying echo :-)

Millienials say Covid. Us Generation Xers say Coronavirus!

so far out of reach for the vast majority of people, why do they even bother, surely they could find a performance price point which is say double the price of a normal receiver ? at ~5 times+ the price of a normal high end top notch home theatre processor it really is out of reach for 99% of people. Crazy overpriced. If they can bring out a model that's twice the price of a high end reciever they'd smash the market. At current prices they must sell a few a year... silly prices.

@1Aquadon

Жыл бұрын

I agree .. i'd pull a hesitant trigger on a trinnov altitude 16 if it were lets say 9-12K and of coarse already HDMI 2.1 capable

Let see how emotiva does after dirac live

I'm rich (and stupid) but $25,000 here is Australia (for just the 16) is totally insane. It's an i5 computer worth $500 at most (with a custom DAC that's not cheap I'm sure) but how the heck are they getting to 25k?! Free upgrades to new 3D audio formats is nice, but geeze. I could upgrade to the next 4 flagship pre-amps for that price. And no HDMI 2.1? I'm almost guaranteeing that's not a software update and you'll be digging deeper for new hardware there. Man, $25k!?

@therealshanelee

4 жыл бұрын

Why keep upgrading when you can spend once and get better sound than those flagships for years to come.

@hddanman7263

4 жыл бұрын

Don't sound too rich lol jk😂

@ngv001

4 жыл бұрын

@@therealshanelee Like I said though, it's not HDMI 2.1 so this isn't future-proof unless you know something more about that? If the Trinnov is HDMI 2.1 friendly in some way then it could be worth it. I know my JVC Z1 (RS4800) doesn't support HDMI 2.1 and I'm doubtful JVC will have an upgrade path for it. It's a good example of how a a piece of tech equipment might need a hardware revision to stay relevant.

@therealshanelee

4 жыл бұрын

It has an upgradeable HDMI board when and if HDMI 2.1 becomes a necessity.

@Azzy_Mazzy

4 жыл бұрын

CosmicF you will get more for your money if you get High end speakers all around and professionally done acoustic treatments.

Seiko can be your starter watch and your grail... Also your projector. Lol

Com on my preamp by Linn will destroy this . All in house , Linn organic dac , sorry but yours is not in the same league

@therealshanelee

Жыл бұрын

Lol. Silly.

@hughkleinsc8949

Жыл бұрын

@@therealshanelee come on mate , trinov is shit , don’t lie to all these people

Blocks! Sounds the best in your opinion, sound is subjective and I've heard these and nothing special, and these are all about bragging rights and bragging rights only. Or, and the marketing. No hate here, if you want to spend (waste) that kind of money more power to you, but this is not worth £16k.

@therealshanelee

Жыл бұрын

Which Denon do you own?

@wezzman1

Жыл бұрын

@@therealshanelee 😂😂 I have never owned a Denon in my life. I don't do brand loyalty, I buy what I like or which ever company that's doing the business ATM. Oh, and if you must know I have a Yamaha and an Anthem. Again, it's all bragging rights and that's ok if ppl are into dick measuring contests. You get to a certain price point and it's all about differences.

@therealshanelee

Жыл бұрын

@@wezzman1 clearly you haven't heard a Trinnov in your place. But keep making assumptions.