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Receivers — StormAudio Core 16+
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StormAudio Core 16+
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The Core 16+ is a flagship AV preamplifier and processor from StormAudio, a French manufacturer specialising in elaborate, multi-channel home-theatre processing. The Core 16+ targets buyers building an ambitious, large-scale immersive home-theatre system requiring substantial channel count.
Key specs that matter
The Core 16+ handles 16 main channels plus 2 dedicated subwoofer channels - a substantial channel count suited to elaborate Dolby Atmos, DTS -X or similar object-based surround configurations spanning numerous ceiling, height and surround speaker positions. At 402.2 x 442 x 132.7mm and 9kg, the Core 16+ maintains a comparatively compact chassis for a processor handling this considerable channel count.
Sound and use context
Expect elite-tier home-theatre processing capability reflecting the substantial 16-plus-2 channel configuration - this channel count accommodates the most ambitious current immersive-audio speaker layouts, letting a dedicated home-theatre room fully exploit object-based surround formats.
Pairing
The 16 main channels plus 2 subwoofer channels suit an elaborate multi-speaker immersive home-theatre layout, requiring correspondingly substantial external amplification to drive the full channel count.
Alternatives
StormAudio's broader processor catalogue, including models with fewer channels for more modest home-theatre layouts, offers alternatives for buyers wanting a scaled-down configuration. Recommended overall for buyers building an elaborate, large-channel-count immersive home-theatre system.
Key specs that matter
The Core 16+ handles 16 main channels plus 2 dedicated subwoofer channels - a substantial channel count suited to elaborate Dolby Atmos, DTS -X or similar object-based surround configurations spanning numerous ceiling, height and surround speaker positions. At 402.2 x 442 x 132.7mm and 9kg, the Core 16+ maintains a comparatively compact chassis for a processor handling this considerable channel count.
Sound and use context
Expect elite-tier home-theatre processing capability reflecting the substantial 16-plus-2 channel configuration - this channel count accommodates the most ambitious current immersive-audio speaker layouts, letting a dedicated home-theatre room fully exploit object-based surround formats.
Pairing
The 16 main channels plus 2 subwoofer channels suit an elaborate multi-speaker immersive home-theatre layout, requiring correspondingly substantial external amplification to drive the full channel count.
Alternatives
StormAudio's broader processor catalogue, including models with fewer channels for more modest home-theatre layouts, offers alternatives for buyers wanting a scaled-down configuration. Recommended overall for buyers building an elaborate, large-channel-count immersive home-theatre system.
Specifications
Model name
Core 16+
Type
AV preamp/processor for home theater provides elite
Number of main channels
16
Number of subwoofers channels
2
Decoding up to Dolby Atmos
Yes
Decoding up to DTS X
Yes
DSP chip
N/A
Phono
N/A
Output power (8Ω)
N/A
Output power (4Ω)
N/A
Frequency response low +/- 3dB (Hz)
N/A
Frequency response high +/- 3dB (Hz)
N/A
Signal to Noise Ratio (dB)
N/A
Total Harmonic Distortion + Noise (%)
N/A
Damping factor
N/A
Dimensions (mm)
402.2 x 442 x 132.7
Weight (kg)
9
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