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Sony STR-AZ3000ES 9.2 Channel 8K Home Theater AV Receiver with Dolby Atmos, DTS: X, IMAX Enhanced, Google Assistant, & Works with Sonos
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Elevated Performance for All
Elevate your home theater standards with Sony’s 9.2 CH 8K A/V Receiver featuring renowned ES quality. Designed for integrators with optimized configurability, flexible connectivity, and advanced IP control for leading control systems. The STR-AZ3000ES is the total package for audio/visual performance and installation-friendly features.
Features
- 9.2 CH A/V Receiver (120W + 120W 8ohms, 1kHz, 2ch, THD 0.9%)
- 8K & 4K/120 HDMI Connectivity with HDMI 2.1 support (6-in/2-out)
- Supports Dolby Atmos® & DTS:X® object-based sound decoding
- Truly Immersive audio with Digital Cinema Auto Calibration IX and 360 Spatial Sound Mapping
- Support for the most common HDR formats Dolby Vision, HDR10, Hybrid Log Gamma, IMAX Enhanced
- “Works with SONOS” makes it possible to integrate the STR-AZ3000ES with your new or already existing SONOS system
- Stream your way with Bluetooth®, Wi-Fi, Chromecast built-in, Spotify Connect, and Apple AirPlay®
- Connects to your home’s other devices with Google Assistant
- Optimized especially for custom in-home integration, and system configuration - Seamless IP Control integration with the leading control systems
- Flexible setup options with built-in graphical user interface or front panel display
- Zone 2 & Zone 3 for Flexible, multi-zone distribution capability
- Premium componentry meets ES standards for audio performance
- Center channel enhancements include Center Speaker Lift Up, Acoustic Center Sync, and Dual Center Speaker
- Control with Sony Music Center app
- Compatible with Sony’s SA-RS3S & SA-RS5 wireless rear speakers and SA-SW3 & SASW5 wireless subwoofers
- One 12-volt triggers for external peripherals, amplifiers, and more
- 3, IR repeaters (1-in, 2-out) for external device control
- Covered by Sony’s® ES 5-Year Limited Warranty
Elevated Sound Quality and Powerful Amplification that Meets ES Standards
With 120 watts the STR-AZ3000ES delivers cinema-like surround sound and crystal-clear music reproduction with powerful amplification.
8K & 4K/120 HDMI Connectivity
Enjoy the latest HDMI technology with support for 8K & 4K/120 video sources. Equipped with four 8K HDMI inputs and two outputs the STR-AZ3000ES is capable of delivering the most stunning picture quality and amazing clarity.
Support for the Most Advanced Object-Based Audio Formats
With support for Dolby Atmos®, Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization, DTS:X®, and DTS Virtual: X the STR-AZ3000ES delivers a truly elevated object-based surround-sound experience.
360 Spatial Sound Mapping
Experience true immersion. Sony’s exclusive 360 Spatial Sound Mapping technology reproduces a physical sound field that can adapt to your environment and create an experience that feels like a movie theatre or concert hall.
Digital Cinema Auto Calibration IX
A new technology developed by Sony, Digital Cinema Auto Calibration IX precisely corrects the distance, angle, sound pressure, and frequency response of each speaker that’s connected to the STR-AZ3000ES to create the ideal sound field for any home theater setup.
Supports Dolby Vision, HDR10, and Hybrid Log Gamma, and IMAX Enhanced
Enjoy dynamic, realistic picture quality with support for exciting HDR formats like Dolby Vision, HDR10, Hybrid Log Gamma, and IMAX Enhanced.
“Works with SONOS”
From the SONOS app you will be able to turn on your A/V Receiver, switch to the designated input source for playback, and control the volume of your A/V Receiver.
Easy Listening
Listen to all your favorite tracks. The STR-AZ3000ES supports audio streaming via Bluetooth®, Wi-Fi, Chromecast built-in, Spotify Connect, and Apple AirPlay® 2.
Voice Assistant Compatibility
Connect to your home’s other devices, and use voice control to operate your receiver with Google Assistant.
Roon Tested
Enjoy seamless integration with your Roon system for full access to all your music—including your digital files and streaming services—all in one place.
Compatible with Sony Music Center App
Control the STR-AZ3000ES from your mobile device for operations like source selection, zone control, sound field control, volume control, media playback, and voice assistant setup.
Center Speaker Lift Up and Acoustic Center Sync
Enhance your sound multiple ways: Center Speaker Lift Up raises the sound from the center speaker to match what’s on the TV, Acoustic Center Sync matches the audio to your compatible BRAVIA TV.
Support for Integration with Leading Home Control Systems
With support for the leading control and remote monitoring systems like Control4, Savant, Crestron, and OvrC the STR-AZ3000ES is built for integration.
Flexible Setup Options
Installing the STR-AZ3000ES is easy. Setup can be performed either via the front panel or through the onscreen Graphical User Interface (GUI).
USB Front Input with Settings Save Option
Using the front mounted USB, you can easily apply system updates and during setup, save all receiver settings to a flash drive for backing up and porting over to another unit to replicate settings.
One 12-volt Triggers
Equipped with one 12-volt triggers for external peripherals, amplifiers, and more.
Three IR Repeaters
Three, IR repeaters (1-in, 2-out) for external device control.
Ping Button
Ping button for easy IP recall on front panel of receiver.
RS232C
RS232C port for control system configuration.
Zone 2 & Zone 3
Flexible multi-zone distribution capability.
Wireless Speaker & Subwoofer Compatibility
Sony’s SA-RS3S & SA-RS5 wireless rear speakers and SA-SW3 & SA-SW5 wireless subwoofers are compatible with the STR-AZ3000ES. Two subwoofers of the same model may be connected simultaneously to the receiver.
DSEE Ultimate
Using AI-based technology, DSEE Ultimate accurately upscales audio to near-high-resolution sound quality.
HDMI 2.1
While enabling higher quality video output and reduced latency from input devices like game consoles, HDMI 2.1 also provides support for Auto Low Latency Mode (ALLM), Variable Refresh Rate (VRR).
6 HDMI Inputs / 2 Outputs
The STR-AZ3000ES has six HDMI inputs with four inputs supporting full 8K & 4K/120 video sources, and two HDMI outputs that also support full 8K & 4K/120 video sources.
Newly Designed Frame Beam Base Chassis
The chassis of the ES model has been fundamentally revised: the overall thickness has been increased for improved rigidity, and the structures of the transformer base and other weight-bearing parts have also been redesigned to improve the instantaneous power and crispness of the sound, when compared to a conventional chassis.
Offset Screw Position Foot
Designed with an offset screw position to both eliminate the resonance point and avoid frequency-specific, vibration-inducing resonance transmission to and from the transformer, the foot also contains additional ribs for increased rigidity and improved resonance control.
Refreshed Digital Circuit Board
Metal ES-grade frames both secure the circuit board and protect it from vibration caused by speaker sound pressure. The varying fin length of the integrated heat sink reduces audible resonance uniformity while also shielding delicate circuitry from noise.
Redeveloped Digital Section
The new digital section enables all signal processing to be performed on a single chip while also providing lower impedance, increased capacitance, and better stability.
New DAC Enables 32-bit Operations
Digital PCM signal input is processed at 32-bit and converted to analog by the DAC, while DSD signal input during direct mode is natively input to the DAC and converted to an analog signal.
Improved Analog Power for DAC
The DAC analog power supply uses a low-noise power supply IC to ensure that hi-fidelity performance is achieved.
Buffer Amp for DAC
A new DAC analog output filter circuit was designed utilizing a JFET and op-amp improvement in noise floor. The phase rotation was shifted to a higher frequency, expanding the bandwidth and improving sound clarity for wide-bandwidth sources like high-resolution audio.
Sony Exclusive Pre-Amp Integrated Circuit
A Sony-exclusive integrated circuit was developed to improve all amplification functions of the STR-AZ3000ES. The pre-amp is independently connected to each individual amplifier channel, improving channel separation and reducing internal interference over more traditional cascading designs.
Lead-Free ES solder
Applying years of sound engineering and testing experience, Sony has developed an ES-grade solder. A high-purity tin base combines with small amounts of specially chosen metal elements for a unique alloy mix that enables a quality signal and exceptional sound.
Hi-Res Audio & 360 Reality Audio
Enjoy music the way the artists truly intended with High-Resolution Audio for crystal clear precision or discover a new way of listening with 360 Reality Audio for a truly immersive live concert or studio session experience. With the STR-AZ3000ES, your music comes to life like never before.
Covered by Sony® ES 5-Year Limited Warranty
All ES-Series receivers come with an 5-year parts and labor warranty, and dedicated toll-free support staffed by trained product experts.
Specifications
- Receiver
- Video Input
- HDMI (Front): 6(0)
- HDCP2.2 (Front): 6(0)
- HDMI Input supporting HDCP2.2(Front): 6(0)
- HDCP2.2 (Front/Rear): 6/1
- Composite (Front): 2(0)
- Video Output
- HDMI: 2
- HDCP2.2: 2
- HDMI Output supporting HDCP2.2: 2
- Composite Monitor Out: 2
- Audio Input
- Opt: 2
- Coax.: 1
- Analog Audio In: 4
- Audio Output
- Pre Out (Subwoofer): 2
- S-Center out: Yes
- Input/Output Others
- Bluetooth Receiver: Yes
- Bluetooth Transmitter: Yes
- Wi-Fi: Yes
- USB: 1
- USB Front(ver) / Rear(ver): 1/0
- Ethernet Port (Power over Ethernet): 1(0)
- Ethernet Port (Power over Ethernet Plus): 1(0)
- Wireless speakers option: Yes
- Speaker Out
- Front A: Yes
- Center: Yes
- Surround: Yes
- Height 1 (Zone 2): Yes
- Output Power
- Number of amp. Channels: 9ch
- Front: 120W + 120W (8ohms, 1kHz, THD 0.9%)
- Center: 120W (8ohms, 1kHz, THD 0.9%)
- Surround: 120W + 120W (8ohms, 1kHz, THD 0.9%)
- Surround Back: 120W + 120W (8ohms, 1kHz, THD 0.9%)
- Hight1: 120W + 120W (8ohms, 1kHz, THD 0.9%)
- Speaker Impedance: 4ohms-16ohms
- Frequency Characteristics: 10Hz-100kHz ±3dB
- Signal-to-Noise Ratio(A Network)(When all of EQ/Surround off): 105dB(Analog In)
- Audio Features
- Decodable channel number: 9.1ch
- 4 Ohm/8 Ohm Switching: Yes
- OP processing: Yes
- Sub Woofer Low Pass Filter: Yes
- Cross Over Frequency: 17 points(40-200Hz)
- Speaker Selector: A/B/A+B/OFF
- Speaker Terminal Type: Screw
- Pure Direct: Yes
- DSD Native Playback: Yes
- 360 Spatial sound mapping: Yes
- Center Speaker Lift Up: Yes
- Acoustic Center Sync: Yes
- In-Ceiling Speaker Mode: Yes
- A/V SYNC: Yes (Variable)
- A/V Sync Time/Sampling Frequency: 0-300msec
- DSEE Ultimate: Yes
- High-Resolution Audio: Yes
- High-Resolution Audio Wireless: Yes
- 360 Reality Audio: Yes
- DCAC Features
- D.C.A.C. IX / D.C.A.C. EX / Advanced D.C.A.C. / D.C.A.C.: D.C.A.C. IX
- Speaker Relocation: Yes
- Phantom Surround Back: Yes
- Automatic Phase Matching: Yes
- Calibration Mic: Stereo
- EQ for D.C.A.C: 31band GEQ
- Tone Control
- Front (Bass / Treble): Yes
- Center (Bass / Treble): Yes
- Surround (Bass / Treble): Yes (Common with Surround Back)
- Surround Back (Bass / Treble): Yes (Common with Surround)
- Height1: Yes
- Height2: Yes
- Sound Field
- 2ch Stereo: Yes
- Direct: Yes
- Dolby Mode: Yes
- DTS:X Mode: Yes
- Auto Format Decoding for Movie: Yes
- Auto Format Decoding: Yes
- Multi Stereo: Yes
- Audio Enhancer: Yes
- Tuner
- FM/AM: Yes/-
- Preset Channel (FM/AM): TTL30 (30/0)
- Station Name: Yes
- Auto Tuning: Yes
- Direct Tuning: Yes
- Video Input
- HDMI
- Decoding Formats
- DSD: Yes (Up to 2.8MHz 5.1ch)
- LPCM: Yes (Up to 192kHz/24 bit 7.1ch)
- LPCM 96kHz/24bit: Yes
- LPCM 192kHz/24bit: Yes
- DTS HD MA / DTS HD HR: Yes/Yes
- Dolby TrueHD/Dolby Digital Plus: Yes/Yes
- DTS / DTS-ES (Matrix6.1 / Discrete6.1): Yes/Yes
- Dolby Digital EX / Dolby Digital: Yes/Yes
- DTS 96/24: Yes
- DTS:X: Yes
- Dolby Dual Mono: Yes
- Dolby Atmos: Yes
- Video Features
- HDMI Video Output capability: 8K, 4K, 1080p, 1080/24p, Deep Color (up to 36 bit), Triluminous Color (xvYCC)
- 8K 60 Support: Yes (HDMI IN1,2,3,4)
- 4K 120 support: Yes (HDMI IN1,2,3,4)
- 4K 60p 4:4:4 Support: Yes
- Video Up Scaler: Yes(2K24/50/60p, 4K24/50/60p, up to 8K)
- 3D over HDMI: Yes
- HDR: Yes(HDR10, Hybrid Log Gamma, Dolby Vision)
- IMAX Enhanced: Yes
- Audio Features
- Audio Return Channel: Yes
- eARC: Yes
- ARC without CEC control: Yes
- Others
- BRAVIA® SYNC (CEC Control): Yes (System Audio Control, System Power Off, RC Pass Through, Language Follow, One-Touch Play)
- Standby Through: Yes
- Decoding Formats
- Features for PlayStation(R)5
- Auto HDR Tone Mapping Compatible (Pass-Through): Yes
- Auto Genre Picture Mode Compatible (Pass-Through): Yes
- USB Type A
- USB Mass Storage
- Interface: Yes
- USB Mass Storage
- Walkman Connectivity
- Music/Video/Photo: Yes/-/-
- Network Features
- Network Player/Renderer: -/Yes
- DSD: Yes (11.2MHz 2ch, 5.6MHz 5.1ch)
- LPCM: Yes
- DSDIFF(DSD): Yes
- DSF: Yes
- WAV(LPCM): Yes
- AIFF(LPCM): Yes
- FLAC: Yes
- ALAC: Yes
- WMA: Yes
- MP3: Yes
- Network Renderer: Yes
- DLNA Party Streaming: Yes
- AirPlay2: Yes
- Spotify Connect: Yes
- Music Center compatible: Yes
- Music Center compatible models with iPod/iPhone/iPad: Yes
- SongPal Link: Yes
- Chromecast built-in: Yes
- Works with the Google Assistant: Yes
- Works with SONOS: Yes
- Roon tested: Yes
- Installation
- Zone Features
- 2nd A: Speaker(Variable) / Line (Variable, Fixed) / HDMI(Fixed)
- 2nd V: HDMI / Composite(monitor)
- 3rd A: Line (Variable, Fixed)
- Multi Zone Line Out Level Control (Zone2/Zone3): Yes (Yes/Yes)
- Digital Audio D/A distribution to Zone: Yes (Zone2 source)
- Coaxial/Opt Audio D/A distribution to Zone: Yes (Zone2)
- HDMI Audio for Zone Down Mix: Yes for Source, No for the other input
- Control Features
- IR Repeat (In/Out): Yes (1/2)
- RS-232C for control: Yes
- CIS IP Control: Yes
- 12V Trigger: 1
- Controller Connectivity
- Certification (Crestron/Control4/Savant): Yes/Yes/Yes
- SDDP(Control4): Yes
- Certification (AMX/Crestron/Control4): No/Yes/Yes
- Crestron Connected: Yes
- OvrC (Control4): Yes
- Domotz: Yes
- Josh AI: Yes
- System Setting
- Setting Save / Load by USB: Yes
- Setting Lock: Yes
- Zone Features
- Others
- UI
- GUI: Yes
- GUI Blending: Yes
- GUI Language: EN/FR/ES/DE/JP
- Easy Setup Wizard: Yes
- Customize Features
- Custom Preset (Easy Automation): Yes
- Input Assign (HDMI/Component/Opt/Coax): Yes(Yes/-/Yes/Yes)
- General
- Pin Jack: Nickel
- Heat Sink: Aluminum (Corrugated)
- Detachable AC: Yes
- Power Requirement: 120V 60Hz
- Power Consumption: 440W
- Power Consumption(Standby): 0.5W
- Power Consumption(Network/BLUETOOTH Standby): 3.5W
- Auto Standby: Yes
- Remote Commander: RMT-AA511U
- Attachment: Calibration microphone, Calibration mic stand, FM wire antenna, AC power cord, Remote control, R03 (size-AAA) batteries, Front cover
- System Update (Internet/USB/PC) :Yes(Yes/Yes/-)
- Weight and Measurements
- Receiver Dimension (W x H x D): 17” x 7 ¾” x 17 3/8”
- Receiver Weight: 41lb 15oz
- Gross Weight: 49lb 10oz
- Language
- Quick Setup Guide: English, Spanish, French
- Instruction Manual: English, Spanish, French
- Help Guide: English, Spanish, French
- UI
What's In The Box
- STR-AZ3000ES 9.2 Channel 8K Home Theater AV Receiver with Dolby Atmos, DTS: X, IMAX Enhanced, Google Assistant, & Works with Sonos
- Calibration Microphone with Stand
- FM Antenna
- Remote Control
- Remote Control Batteries
- Power Cord
- Manual
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