Trinnov Amplitude16 vs StormAudio PA 16
Both are dense sixteen-channel cinema amplifiers with bridging options, but their architecture, ecosystem and final channel map should drive the decision.
Trinnov Amplitude16
Sixteen channels rated at 200 W/8Ω or 400 W/4Ω, with pairs bridgeable to 800 W/8Ω and 3,200 W total published output on 230 V. Optional Dante/AES67 supports network-audio integration.
StormAudio PA 16
Sixteen UMAC Class D channels rated at 200 W/8Ω, with up to four bridged channels at 800 W. Its four UREC supplies and flexible BTL allocation are designed for high-channel-count StormAudio systems.
Choose the ecosystem and map together
Either can run a dense surround and height layer while bridging selected pairs for higher-power duties. The better choice is the one whose processor integration, analogue or network routing, gain structure and bridge map match the completed design.
Infrastructure still decides performance
Document every single-ended and bridged output before wiring. Confirm the minimum loudspeaker load in each mode, available channel count after bridging, rack cooling and the 230 V circuit capacity required during simultaneous cinema peaks.