Sony STR-AZ7000ES 13.2 Channel 150W Flagship ES 8K Receiver with 360 Spatial Sound, Hi-Res Network Streaming & Sonos (Black)

As the flagship of Sony's Elevated Standard (ES) lineup, the STR-AZ7000ES 13.2-Channel 8K A/V Receiver is engineered to drive uncompromising reference home cinemas. Outputting a commanding 150 watts per channel into 8 ohms (140W per channel from 20 Hz to 20 kHz, 0.09% THD) across 13 discrete amplifier channels, the STR-AZ7000ES supports expansive 9.2.4 or 7.2.6 Dolby Atmos, DTS:X, and IMAX Enhanced configurations right out of the box—complete with full 13.2-channel RCA preamplifier outputs for external power amplification. Housed in a monumental 21.8 kg (48.1 lb) Frame Beam Base chassis with a 200% thicker bottom plate, glass-epoxy circuit boards, custom high-capacity block capacitors, and gold-plated speaker terminals, every element is tuned to eliminate resonance and preserve micro-dynamic musicality.

Combined with Sony's 360 Spatial Sound Mapping and Digital Cinema Auto Calibration IX (D.C.A.C. IX), the STR-AZ7000ES creates a seamless, theater-scale dome of sound tailored to your room's exact geometry. On the video side, seven rear HDMI inputs (including four 40 Gbps HDMI 2.1 inputs supporting 8K/60Hz and 4K/120Hz) and two HDMI outputs deliver pristine HDR10, Dolby Vision, HLG, VRR, ALLM, and PlayStation 5 Auto HDR Tone Mapping pass-through. Designed for elite custom installations, it features full IP control for Control4, Crestron, Savant, OvrC, and Josh.ai, three 12V triggers, dual optical and coaxial digital inputs, a dedicated MM Phono stage, Works with Sonos certification, and Sony's 5-Year ES Limited Warranty.

Features:

• Flagship 13.2-Channel ES Amplification & Pre-Outs: Delivers 150W per channel into 8 ohms (4 to 16 ohm rated) across 13 amplified channels plus full 13.2-channel preamp outputs for reference 9.2.4 or 7.2.6 theatre builds.
• Monumental 21.8 kg Audiophile ES Construction: Built with a 200% thicker anti-resonant base plate, high-rigidity Frame Beam Base chassis, custom audiophile surface-mount resistors, and high-grade 32-bit DAC architecture.
• 360 Spatial Sound Mapping & D.C.A.C. IX: Synthesizes phantom surround and overhead speakers using 3D stereo microphone calibration and Automatic Phase Matching for breathtaking spatial immersion.
• 7-In / 2-Out HDMI 2.1 8K Connectivity: Features 7 HDMI inputs (4 supporting full 8K/60Hz and 4K/120Hz) and 2 HDMI outputs (Main eARC + Zone 2) with Dolby Vision, HDR10, HLG, and IMAX Enhanced.
• PlayStation 5 & Next-Gen Gaming Ready: Supports 4K/120Hz, Variable Refresh Rate (VRR), Auto Low Latency Mode (ALLM), Auto HDR Tone Mapping pass-through, and Auto Genre Picture Mode pass-through.
• Reference Custom Integration Suite: Includes Ethernet IP control, RS-232C, three 12V trigger outputs, IR repeaters (1-in / 2-out), Zone 2 & Zone 3 multi-room distribution, and drivers for Control4, Crestron, Savant, OvrC, and Josh.ai.
• Acoustic Center Sync & Center Speaker Lift Up: Integrates with compatible Sony BRAVIA TVs to turn the screen into a center speaker and supports Dual Center Speaker configurations.
• Works with Sonos & Hi-Res Network Streaming: Certified for Sonos Port integration alongside Apple AirPlay 2, Chromecast built-in, Spotify Connect, Roon Tested, Wi-Fi, and two-way Bluetooth.

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