Sony STR-AZ3000ES 9.2Ch ES 8K AV Receiver with Atmos, AirPlay 2 & Sonos
The Sony STR-AZ3000ES is a 9.2-channel Elevated Standard (ES) 8K A/V receiver engineered for dedicated home theatres and custom residential installations. Delivering 120 watts per channel into 8 ohms (4 to 16 ohm speaker support) from a heavy-duty 19.0 kg anti-resonant ES chassis, it combines 360 Spatial Sound Mapping, D.C.A.C. IX calibration, four 8K/60Hz and 4K/120Hz HDMI 2.1 inputs (6-in/2-out), Zone 2 and Zone 3 distribution, and full IP automation control.
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The Sony STR-AZ3000ES 9.2-Channel 8K Elevated Standard (ES) A/V Receiver delivers commanding, cinema-grade amplification and precision spatial sound engineering for demanding home theatre installations. Built around a massive high-capacity power transformer and a rigid 19.0 kg (41.9 lb) Frame Beam Base chassis with embossed anti-resonant structural reinforcement, the STR-AZ3000ES outputs 120 watts per channel into 8 ohms with 4-to-16-ohm speaker compatibility. Its 9-channel discrete amplifier stage works in tandem with Sony's 360 Spatial Sound Mapping and Digital Cinema Auto Calibration IX (D.C.A.C. IX) to project phantom speakers across the ceiling and walls, rendering lifelike Dolby Atmos, DTS:X, and IMAX Enhanced soundtracks.
Tailored for high-performance video switching and whole-home custom integration, the STR-AZ3000ES features six HDMI inputs (including four 40 Gbps HDMI 2.1 inputs supporting 8K/60Hz and 4K/120Hz) and two HDMI outputs with eARC and Zone 2 HDMI distribution. Gamers benefit from VRR, ALLM, and PlayStation 5 Auto HDR Tone Mapping and Auto Genre Picture Mode pass-through. For custom integrators, the receiver provides seamless IP control with Control4, Crestron, Savant, OvrC, and Josh.ai, powered and pre-out Zone 2 / Zone 3 multi-room audio, Works with Sonos certification, a dedicated MM Phono input for turntables, and an industry-leading 5-Year Sony ES Warranty.
Features:
- 9.2-Channel ES High-Current Amplification: Delivers 120W per channel into 8 ohms (110W 20Hz-20kHz, 0.09% THD) with 4-to-16-ohm speaker drive capability for full 5.2.4 or 7.2.2 Dolby Atmos layouts.
- Heavy-Duty 19 kg ES Anti-Resonant Chassis: Features a reinforced Frame Beam Base, redesigned weight-bearing brackets, and second-generation ES analog/digital circuit boards for ultra-pure signal integrity.
- 360 Spatial Sound Mapping & D.C.A.C. IX: Uses stereo 3D microphone calibration and Automatic Phase Matching to synthesize phantom speakers and adapt the soundstage to any room geometry.
- 6-In / 2-Out HDMI 2.1 Switching: Includes four full-bandwidth 8K/60Hz and 4K/120Hz HDMI inputs with Dolby Vision, HDR10, HLG, IMAX Enhanced, VRR, ALLM, and PS5 optimization.
- Advanced Custom Installation Suite: Equipped with Ethernet IP control, RS-232C, 12V trigger out, IR repeaters (1-in / 2-out), web browser setup GUI, and native drivers for Control4, Crestron, Savant, OvrC, and Josh.ai.
- Comprehensive Multi-Zone & Analog Connectivity: Includes dedicated MM Phono input, 2x Optical, 1x Coaxial, 5x Analog RCA inputs, plus powered and line-level Zone 2 and Zone 3 audio distribution.
- Works with Sonos & Hi-Res Wireless Streaming: Certified for Sonos Port integration with built-in Apple AirPlay 2, Chromecast built-in, Spotify Connect, Roon Tested, Wi-Fi, and two-way Bluetooth.
- Acoustic Center Sync & Dual Center Speaker Support: Pairs with compatible Sony BRAVIA displays to elevate vocal clarity directly from the screen.
Specifications:
- Amplifier & Audio Architecture:
- Amplifier Channels: 9.2 Channels (Elevated Standard ES Series)
- Power Output (8 Ohms, 1kHz): 120 W + 120 W (0.9% THD, 2ch driven)
- Power Output (8 Ohms, 20Hz-20kHz): 110 W + 110 W (0.09% THD, 2ch driven)
- Speaker Impedance: 4 to 16 ohms
- Audio Decoding: Dolby Atmos, Dolby TrueHD, DTS:X, DTS-HD Master Audio, IMAX Enhanced, 360 Reality Audio, Native DSD (up to 11.2 MHz)
- Auto Calibration: Digital Cinema Auto Calibration IX (D.C.A.C. IX) with 3D Stereo Mic & Automatic Phase Matching
- Video & HDMI Connectivity:
- HDMI Inputs / Outputs: 6 Rear Inputs (4x 8K/60Hz & 4K/120Hz HDMI 2.1) / 2 Outputs (Main eARC + Zone 2 / Sub)
- HDR & Video Formats: Dolby Vision, HDR10, HLG, IMAX Enhanced, 4K/8K Upscaling, HDCP 2.3
- Gaming Features: 4K/120Hz, Variable Refresh Rate (VRR), Auto Low Latency Mode (ALLM), PS5 Auto HDR Tone Mapping
- Audio I/O, Custom Control & Physical Specs:
- Audio Inputs: 2x Optical TOSLINK, 1x Digital Coaxial, 5x Stereo Analog RCA, 1x MM Phono Input
- Audio Outputs: 2x Subwoofer Pre-Outs, S-Center Out, Zone 2 & Zone 3 Pre/Speaker Outputs, 6.3mm Headphone Out
- Custom Control & Network: IP Control, RS-232C, 1x 12V Trigger, IR (1 In / 2 Out), Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, AirPlay 2, Chromecast, Spotify Connect, Works with Sonos
- Power Consumption: 120V AC, 60 Hz (440 W)
- Dimensions (W x H x D): 430 mm x 194 mm x 440 mm (16.94 in x 7.63 in x 17.32 in)
- Weight: 19.0 kg (41.9 lbs)
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