Trinnov Altitude: Old vs. New (The Ultimate Upgrade Shootout)

If you're a Trinnov Altitude 16/32 or Amethyst user, this video is for you!
I compare the new ESS digital converters with the old Burr Brown converters, set up in two Trinnov Altitude 32. An eye for an eye battle. Old versus new. Which is the better?

If you're thinking about upgrading your Trinnov Altitude 16 or 32 - check out this video.

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▬ Content of this video ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬
00:00 – Intro
00:56 – My Hi-Fi set up
01:27 – My honest first reaction
02:03 – How did I do the test?
03:20 – Level-matched listening tests
04:24 – Challenge your perception
05:31 – A/B-comparison with the help of Roon
06:31 – Is it worth buying the upgrade?
06:59 – The difference in sound – starting with the low-end
08:43 – The low-mid warmth
10:04 – The upper mid-range definition
12:13 – The treble openness
12:55 – Wall of sound
13:24 – The ESS converter "sound"
14:15 – The implementation of the new converters
14:42 – Stereo panorama
17:19 – The transient response
18:11 – The quest for the 'natural cue'
18:42 – What you can expect from the new converters
19:17 – Wrapping up
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[schaunkleynhaus]

Not a lot of Trinnov content out there, aspecially not in this depth. Thanks for taking the time to explain in great detail.

[holodray]

Thanks for taking the time to provide such as comprehensive comparison!

[supabayes]

Thanks for the video. You have done the Trinnov owners a great service.

[antiWhiteism]

@immersivesoundtech --- Differences between Altitude 48 and Altitude 48ext? Differences between Amplitude 8 and Amplitude 8m?

[chrisohagan]

Thanks for the video. Is it the analogue input board of the Amethyst that uses these new converters?

[imittal]

Thanks for the video, very informative. How does the Trinnov compare to the Marantz AV10 if set up with Dirac

[modghumboo]

Thank you for this comparison, very useful. Could you please describe the chain of components and how they are connected? Both trinnov goes to another pre? For 2 ch hi-fi purpose, Is this what you recommend or is better to go straight to the amp? Thx

[lbm]

Did you have an hiss in your speakers after installing the new converters? I had an hiss after installing mine. If so did you fix the problem?

[grade]

My question is how much "Better" is the Altitude in comparison to the Anthem AVM90???