An Adaptable Multi-Channel Audio Ecosystem

Movies and games have long delivered multi-channel audio, and now platforms like Apple Music, Tidal, QQ, Qobuz, and YouTube are following suit with support for Dolby Atmos, DTS, and multi-channel PCM formats. Modern homes blend stereo systems, streamers, gaming consoles, and home theaters — all providing multi-channel audio through USB and HDMI.

The NuPrime Fusion-X platform unites these worlds in one modular, flexible, and scalable ecosystem — redefining how you experience music and movies.

H16-AVP - A fully featured AV processor with room acoustic calibration, offering three types of outputs: AES (DB25), AoIP (RJ45), and Analog (DB25 and XLR). Decode up to 7.1.4 channels.

HDMI 2.0 with HDCP 2.2., 3D and 4K HD video
Dolby Atmos (up to 7.1.4), Dolby True HD, DTS:X, DTS-HD
HDMI eARC

Speaker Layouts and Connectivity

Many options to mix and match:

Analog Outputs

2 x DB25 (analog) to XLR cables (ANA-Core DB25-XLR)
2 x DB25 (analog) to RCA cables (ANA-Core DB25-RCA)
12 x XLR (analog) cables
2 x DB25 to DB25 (analog) cables (ANA-Core DB25-DB25)

Digital Outputs

2 x DB25 (AES3) to XLR cables (AES-Core DB25-XLR)
2 x DB25 to DB25 (AES3) cables (AES-Core DB25-DB25)
AoIP output on ethernet cables

Use Cases

Use Case 1: Integration with Existing Stereo Systems

The NuPrime-X H16-AVP acts as a highly adaptable bridge for users who want to expand to immersive audio (like Dolby Atmos® or DTS:X®) while retaining their current two-channel stereo equipment. This typically falls into two sub-cases:

Integrating with an Analog Stereo System - You can utilize the H16-AVP's standard XLR balanced outputs or its DB25 analog outputs
to feed your existing high-end analog preamp and stereo amplifier for the front left and right channels. The remaining analog outputs can then be routed to multi-channel amplifiers or powered speakers to drive the center and surround speakers.
Integrating with a Digital Stereo System through AES3: If your existing stereo system utilizes a high-end standalone DAC with digital inputs, you can route the front left and right channels out of the H16-AVP via its AES3 digital outputs. This bypasses the processor's internal DAC entirely, delivering a pure digital signal directly to your stereo system's DAC.

Use Case 2: High-End Digital Ecosystem via AES3

For audiophiles prioritizing deterministic, zero-loss digital signal paths, the H16-AVP features 7.1.4 channels of AES3 (AES/EBU) digital audio accessible via two DB25 connectors.

The Ultimate Audiophile Setup - Using NuPrime's AES-Core cables, you can connect the H16-AVP directly to the Fusion 8D Multi-Channel DAC. The Fusion 8D decodes the pristine digital signal using four independent, clock-synchronized stereo DAC circuits. From there, you can build a truly bespoke system by adding a carefully curated mix of multi-channel and mono amplifiers with the Fusion 8D to perfectly suit your exact performance needs and speaker demands.
The Powerhouse Cinema Setup: Alternatively, you can route the AES3 output directly into the MCX-800AD 8-Channel Integrated Amplifier (fitted with the Card-AES-96A) for an all-in-one digital decoding and high-power amplification solution.

Use Case 3: Scalable and Networked Immersive Audio for Large Spaces (AoIP)

When equipped with the optional AoIP plugin card, the H16-AVP becomes the hub of a scalable audio network, transmitting audio over standard Ethernet, all channels synchronized within sub microsecond. This setup offers immense flexibility for full 7.1.4 configurations or distributed home audio.

For a step up in high-end decoding, the H16-AVP can stream audio over the network to a Fusion 8D (equipped with its own AoIP plugin card). The Fusion 8D can be dedicated to decoding the ear-level 7.1 channels, feeding a combination of Fusion-4X and Fusion-3X amplifiers alongside your subwoofer. Simultaneously, the H16-AVP can stream the four top/height channels over the same network to an AoANA-F04A interface. The AoANA-F04A converts the digital stream to balanced analog locally, perfectly driving four active/powered ceiling speakers without requiring long, expensive analog cable runs across the room.

Use Case 4: Distributed Multi-Room Audio and Long-Distance Streaming (AoIP)

For complex installations—such as routing audio to different zones or spanning long distances within a building—a computer equipped with a virtual sound card can serve as the central hub. Instead of relying on an HDMI processor typically confined to a single room, the computer can manage the AoIP I/O and output stereo or multi-channel audio directly to the network, play 7.1.4 movie in the room, or stream high-resolution audio over standard Ethernet cables to standalone NuPrime-X converters in other rooms.

Network to Analog: You can stream the audio over the network to the AoANA-F04A interface, which serves as a high-performance bridge to provide four channels of balanced analog output locally at the remote speaker site.
Network to Digital: If you have remote high-end digital equipment, the AoAES-F22D can receive the network stream and output two sets of balanced AES3 digital signals locally.

Because both of these professional network audio interfaces utilize Power over Ethernet (PoE), you can deliver both power and multi-channel audio to these remote locations through a single CAT6 cable, drastically simplifying long-distance routing and reducing room clutter.

Technical Guides

AoIP Ecosystem

Audio over Internet Protocol (AoIP) is a technology used for transmitting digital audio across standard IP networks, revolutionizing the way audio is distributed in various professional and consumer environments.

Key Benefits

High-Resolution, Uncompressed Audio.
Flexible, Scalable & Centralized — Expand your system without rewiring and manage everything from one simple interface.
Long-Distance, Low-Latency Audio — Transmit audio reliably over standard Ethernet with sub-microsecond sync, using AES67 for smooth interoperability across devices.

Do AoIP Devices Need to Connect to a Router?

No. In most installations, Audio over IP (AoIP) devices do not require a router to operate.

AoIP devices communicate primarily through Ethernet switches. A standard Local Area Network (LAN) consisting of unmanaged or managed switches is typically sufficient to transport audio streams between devices. Most AoIP protocols, including Dante, AES67, Ravenna, and similar systems, are designed to operate on a single Layer 2 Ethernet network, where devices communicate directly using Ethernet frames and MAC addresses.

As long as all AoIP endpoints are connected to the same network segment or VLAN, audio routing, clock synchronization, and stream transport can function without any router present.

What Is the Role of an AoIP Controller, and Is It Needed After Configuration?

An AoIP Controller is primarily a configuration and management tool used to discover devices, create audio subscriptions, monitor network status, and modify routing. In most AoIP systems, the controller does not need to remain connected once the system has been configured.

Configuration Storage in Device Memory - When a controller application (such as Dante Controller) is used to route audio from one device to another, the routing information is stored directly in the non-volatile memory of the AoIP endpoints. The devices retain these subscription settings even after power is removed.
Direct Device-to-Device Communication - Once configured, AoIP endpoints communicate directly with each other through the Ethernet switch. Audio streams do not pass through the controller computer, nor does the controller act as an intermediary for normal audio transport.
Automatic Recovery After Power Cycling - If the entire AoIP system is powered down and restarted, the devices automatically reload their stored configuration and re-establish their previous audio subscriptions. Under normal circumstances, the controller software does not need to be running for the system to resume operation.