"top notch performance" is a correct and usable phrase in written English. It is an idiom that is used to describe an outstanding and impressive accomplishment. For example, "The rock band gave a top notch performance last night that had the whole audience on their feet.".
Given the bank's top notch performance during that whole subprime thing, would you trust Citibank's opinion on anything these days?
All of them got top notch performances out of the Thin White Duke.
If you are watching past plays of Annie, make sure they are top notch performances.
(Anthony Tommasini) 'LUCIA DI LAMondayOR' (Mondandand Thursday) The admirable American soprano Elizabeth Futral gives a vibrant, incisive and vocally top-notch performance in the touchstone title role of Donizetti's "Lucia di Lammermoor".
He never expected to finish last for three successive seasons with Rodriguez in his lineup, but that's what he got despite a top-notch performance from his high-priced star, including a most valuable player effort last season.
Andres Iniesta v Claudio Marchisio Claudio Marchisio put in a top-notch performance against Germany, passing the ball well and demonstrating high energy levels when harrying the opposition midfield.
Reviewers in developed markets have been raving about its clever handsets, which offer top-notch performance and features for around $300 less than half the list price of the latest iPhone.
I love the desktop app, it’s always running on my Mac. Ludwig is the best English buddy, it answers my 100 queries per day and stays cool.
Cristina Valenza
Retail Lead Linguist @ Apple Inc.