Illusonic IAP4, Owner'S Manual

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Illusonic IAP 4 Chapter 1
Introduction
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Introduction
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Foreword
Conventionally in high end audio, people “mix and match” devices. They
may use a DAC, an analog pre-amplifier, a phono stage, an equalizer, and
a processor.
Illusonic Audio Processors integrate these functionalities - because they be-
long together from a quality, technical, and usage perspective. The number
of signal transmissions and conversions (AD, DA, digital clock sync) are
minimized.
IAP 4 has four output channels (“ 2”), providing flexibility and in-
novation beyond stereo. A stereo system may be amended by a subwoofer,
center channel, surround channels, or even height channels. To make most
of such additional channels, corresponding world-class signal processing is
built into IAP 4.
Additionally, IAP 4 can calibrate each of its output channels with gain, delay,
and parametric equalizers, to adapt to the room and loudspeaker positions.
Depth/Immersion adds a new dimension to room adaptation, controlling spa-
ciousness. The following pages give a more detailed overview over IAP 4’s
features.
I hope you’ll enjoy countless hours of quality listening and entertainment!
Yours truly,
Christof Faller
Founder and Owner of Illusonic