Trinnov Audio Amplitude16
The Amplitude16 brings 16-channel power to ambitious immersive cinemas in one exceptionally tidy chassis. Home Cinema Choice highlights its high-grade metal construction, custom dual-supply Class D architecture and discreet thermal design, while 200W per channel into 8 ohms supplies serious headroom. For Altitude16 systems, its single-box integration, quiet cooling and rack-friendly execution are particularly compelling.
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Sound Quality
54/100
Build Quality
89/100
Value for Money
85/100
Pros
Delivers 16 channels of amplification in a single compact, 3U chassis—an especially tidy partner for an Altitude16 processor.
Very high build quality, with a full-metal chassis and thick aluminium front plate.
Dual power supply and custom heat-dissipation design support its high-density Class D installation.
Cooling fans are quiet and engage only when required.
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What Reviewers Are Saying
SOUND QUALITY PERFORMANCE 54/100
The supplied review concentrates on installation, channel count and construction rather than auditioning. It offers no direct account of tonal character, resolution or stereo imaging, while the amplifier’s substantial published power provision suggests it is intended for demanding multichannel duties.
Transparency Resolution
52/100
The review provides no direct listening observations about detail retrieval, background quietness, openness or grain. Its discussion is limited to the amplifier’s Class D implementation and physical execution.
Tonal Balance Musicality
52/100
No reviewer comments are supplied on tonal balance, timbre, warmth, neutrality or long-term musical engagement. The available coverage does not support a stronger sonic character claim.
Dynamics
60/100
The review describes 16 channels of “grunt,” and the published ratings specify 200W into 8 ohms and 400W into 4 ohms per channel, with high total output capability. However, there is no direct listening report on transient impact, bass grip or behavior with difficult speakers.
Soundstage Imaging
52/100
The supplied review contains no listening evidence about soundstage width, depth, image focus or spatial layering. Multichannel capacity is highlighted, but not the resulting presentation.
Assessments of Build Quality, Usability, and Overall Propositions.
Build Quality
89/100
Home Cinema Choice calls the build quality very high, citing the full-metal chassis and thick aluminium front plate. The review also praises the thermal arrangement: its pair of fans are said to be quiet and to engage only when needed; the dual-power-supply and heat-dissipation design further support its serious installation-focused engineering.
Value for Money
85/100
At roughly $13,245-$14,181, this is a premium proposition aimed at high-channel-count Trinnov systems. The review stresses that its 16 channels can partner an Altitude16 without additional amplification, but it does not directly compare value with competing multichannel power amplifiers.
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Specifications
- Audio Power & Gain
- One Channel 8Ω 200W (1kHz, 0,1% < THD+N) One Channel 4Ω 400W (1kHz, 0,1% < THD+N) One Channel Bridged 8Ω 800W (1kHz, 0,1% < THD+N) One Channel Bridged 4Ω 1000W (1kHz, 0,1% < THD+N) Total Output Power (120 VAC) 2800W all channels driven SE or BTL Total Output Power (230 VAC) 3200W all channels driven SE or BTL Peak Power 6080W all channels driven SE or BTL Gain 16 dB single ended / 22 dB bridged
- Audio Performance
- Frequency Response +0/- 0,6 dB, 20 Hz to 20 kHz, load-independent THD+N Single Ended 0.0015% - 8Ω, 5W (2dBu) THD+N Bridged 0.0015% - 8Ω, 20W (8dBu) Damping Factor 2340 at 100Hz / 1820 at 1kHz / 354 at 10kHz Signal to noise ratio 126 dB ref to rated 1% THD output (A-Weighted) Crosstalk 96dB single ended 200W 8Ω Intermodulation Distortion Less than 0.05%
- Audio Inputs & Outputs
- Input Connectors 2x DB25 Female, Tascam Analog Pinout Input Impedance 47 kΩ, each phase Input Sensitivity 6.16V (+18dBu) Output Connectors 1x 5 way binding post per channel
- Audio over IP (Optional Dante Input Board)
- Protocol Dante® (AES67 compatible) Channels Up to 16 network inputs Connectors 2x RJ45 (Primary & Secondary) Max output level +18 dBU (matched to Amplitude16 input) THD+N -110 dB (≈0,0003%, 1kHz, 0 dBFS, 20 kHz BW) Dynamic Range 115 dB A-weighted (ref +18 dBu)
- Power Supply
- Power Requirement 2x 100/240V (auto-selecting) Power Consumption 0,52W Standby; 125W idle; Max 2x 2000W Power Input 2x IEC C14 Inrush current at startup 16A (<100ms, each inlet) Thermal Conversion 683 BTU/h MAX Mains Fuse 2x 10 Amp slow blow 12V Trigger Input 5-15 VDC; Steady State (mini-jack TS) 12V Trigger Output 8-10 VDC; Steady State (mini-jack TS)
- Weight & Dimensions
- Dimensions (W x H x D) mm, including rack ears 482 x 132 x 452 Dimensions (L x H x P) inches, including rack ears 19” x 5 1/5” x 17 4/5” Shipping box dimensions (W x H x D) cm 54 x 53 x 22 Weight 20.5kg / 45.3 lbs Shipping weight / volume 22.4kg / 0.064 m3
- Warranty
- Standard Warranty 5 year Transferable Yes
Manufacturer's Description — Trinnov Audio
The Amplitude16 is the most versatile power amplifier ever designed to meet the demands of immersive home theaters.
Built with custom integration in mind, it provides integrators with unmatched flexibility to address diverse channel counts and power requirements, and with the optional Dante input board, it is also one of the few amplifiers ready for seamless Audio over IP.
Power & Architecture
Two independent 8-channel amplifiers in a compact 2RU chassis, each with its own dedicated power supply.
- Maximum continuous power: 200 W per channel (8Ω, all channels driven).
- Bridged mode delivers up to 800 W per channel (8Ω).
A robust design with ultra-low distortion ensures reliable performance for the most demanding loudspeakers.
Bridge to Power
In its base configuration, the Amplitude16 delivers 200 W per channel into 8 ohms and 400 W per channel into 4 ohms. For projects requiring even more headroom, channels can be bridged in pairs to provide up to 800 W into 8 ohms, making it ideal for driving the left, center, and right screen speakers or subwoofers.
This flexibility allows integrators to allocate power precisely where it is needed, maximizing performance on the most demanding channels while maintaining efficiency across the rest of the system. Whether used in single-ended or bridged mode, the Amplitude16 adapts to a wide range of loudspeakers and room sizes, ensuring uncompromised dynamics in any installation.
Connectivity
Connect via balanced analog inputs on dual DB25 connectors, which carry up to 16 channels in a compact, rack-efficient format.
For networked systems, choose the optional Dante input board, which integrates the same DAC architecture as Trinnov processors to ensure consistent transparency across the system.
Trigger inputs and outputs are also provided for seamless integration with automation and control systems.
Perfect Match with Altitude
The Amplitude16 is engineered to match the Altitude16, Altitude32, and AltitudeCI perfectly. Its input sensitivity is precisely aligned with the Altitude’s output, preserving dynamic range and signal-to-noise ratio.
In large theaters with many speakers, this prevents the buildup of background noise that would otherwise become distracting. With the Amplitude16, the system stays silent when it should be, and powerful when it needs to be.
With the optional Dante input board, this same precision extends to a fully digital signal path, with shared DAC architecture ensuring identical transparency across processor and amplifier.
Audio over IP Ready
With its optional Dante® input board, the Amplitude16 is more than a traditional multichannel amplifier, it becomes a true networked component. This addition allows a direct digital connection from the AltitudeCI processor to the amplifier over standard Ethernet, simplifying cabling and installation.
By moving the digital-to-analog conversion stage inside the amplifier, the signal path stays shorter and cleaner, closer to the loudspeakers. The Dante® implementation uses the same DAC architecture as AltitudeCI, ensuring identical transparency and dynamic range across the system.
Together, the AltitudeCI and Amplitude16 form an end-to-end Audio over IP solution in just 5RU, combining audiophile-grade performance with rack efficiency. Whether in compact media rooms or large theaters, this pairing uniquely bridges uncompromising sound quality with the simplicity of AoIP.
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