While it can be said that detail retrieval is a staple of high-end processors and AVRs, there are precious few that know what to do with that sonic detail. The ISP Core 16 and its ilk stand head and shoulders above them. And as good as it is with detail retrieval, it hasn't forgotten how to have fun, being capable of huge dynamic swings that fill the room with sound.
The ISP CORE 16’s exceptional sound quality on both stereo and multi-channel sources rivals anything currently on the market. While $12,999 is by no means cheap, the fact that the ISP Core 16 offers the same level of performance as StormAudio’s flagship ISP Elites makes it a bit of a bargain in the reference-level processor market.
May 10, 2022
While it can be said that detail retrieval is a staple of high-end processors and AVRs, there are precious few that know what to do with that sonic detail. The ISP Core 16 and its ilk stand head and shoulders above them. And as good as it is with detail retrieval, it hasn't forgotten how to have fun, being capable of huge dynamic swings that fill the room with sound.
Tony O'Brien
StereoNET
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Jul 27, 2022
The ISP CORE 16’s exceptional sound quality on both stereo and multi-channel sources rivals anything currently on the market. While $12,999 is by no means cheap, the fact that the ISP Core 16 offers the same level of performance as StormAudio’s flagship ISP Elites makes it a bit of a bargain in the reference-level processor market.
Tyler Stripko
Secrets of Home Theater and High Fidelity
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