Denon AVR-X4300H vs Sony STR-ZA1000ES

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      Sony STR-ZA1000ES
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      Highlights

      • 9.2 Channels
      • 11.2 Channel Processing
      • 125 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven)
      • Dolby Atmos, DTS:X, Auro 3D
      • HDR10, Dolby Vision
      • 4K/60Hz Passthrough, 4K/60Hz Upscaling
      • Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, Ethernet
      • Phono Input

      Highlights

      • 7.2 Channels
      • 7.1 Channel Processing
      • 70 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven)
      • 4K/60Hz Passthrough, 4K/60Hz Upscaling
      • Ethernet

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      Table of Contents
      1. Overview
      2. Pros and Cons
      3. Advantage of Denon AVR-X4300H
      4. Advantage of Sony STR-ZA1000ES
      5. Common Strengths and Weaknesses
      6. Amplifier
      7. Speaker Configurations
      8. Immersive Audio Formats
      9. HDMI
      10. Inputs and Outputs
      11. Evaluations
      12. Specifications

      1. Overview

      Here we are comparing Denon AVR-X4300H to Sony STR-ZA1000ES to reveal their common strengths and weaknesses as well as the differences between them which will help you in making a correct decision before the purchase. The Denon AVR-X4300H has 9 channel and the Sony STR-ZA1000ES has 7 channel amplifiers with Denon AVR-X4300H's being more powerful.


      Denon AVR-X4300H Sony STR-ZA1000ES

      Denon AVR-X4300H was introduced in 2016. It is equipped with 9 channel amplifier with 125 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven) power per channel and is capable of 11.2 maximum channel processing. It supports Dolby Atmos, DTS:X and Auro-3D, passes 4K/60Hz and upscales up to 4K 50/60Hz 4:4:4 video signal.

      Sony STR-ZA1000ES was introduced in 2016. It is equipped with 7 channel amplifier with 70 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz and 2 channel driven) power per channel and is capable of 7.1 maximum channel processing. It , passes 4K/60Hz and upscales up to 4K/60p video signal.

      We evaluated Denon AVR-X4300H and Sony STR-ZA1000ES and gave them scores of 92 and 73 out of 100 recpectively. Our ranking system is based on the amplifier specifications, audio and video features, connectivity, multizone capabilities, radio and many other details.

      Denon AVR-X4300H

      Sony STR-ZA1000ES

      Amplifier
      92
      Amplifier
      77
      Audio Features
      90
      Audio Features
      66
      Video Features
      96
      Video Features
      73
      Connectivity
      89
      Connectivity
      68
      Zones
      92
      Zones
      89
      Radio
      96
      Radio
      59
      OVERALL
      92
      OVERALL
      73

      For more details about the ranking please go to    Evaluations section.

      2. Pros and Cons

      In this section we present pros and cons of Denon AVR-X4300H and Sony STR-ZA1000ES.

      PROS

      Denon AVR-X4300H

      Sony STR-ZA1000ES

      •   High Power Output - 125 W
      •   11.2 Channel Processing
      •   Dolby Atmos
      •   DTS:X
      •   Auro 3D with Auro-Matic Upmixer
      •   DSD via HDMI
      •   Auto Speaker Calibration System with Mic.
      •   HDR10
      •   Dolby Vision
      •   New HDCP Version
      •   Auto Low Latency Mode Pass-through
      •   Analog To HDMI Upconversion
      •   Wi-Fi
      •   Bluetooth
      •   Works with Amazon Alexa
      •   HEOS
      •   8 HDMI Inputs
      •   4 HDMI Outputs
      •   USB Input
      •   Many RCA Line Inputs
      •   Phono Input
      •   RCA Pre-Outs
      •   Composite Video Inputs
      •   Component Video Inputs
      •   Ethernet
      •   3 Zones
      •   Analog Tuner
      •   Pandora
      •   Spotify
      •   Tidal
      •   DSD via HDMI
      •   Auto Speaker Calibration System with Mic.
      •   New HDCP Version
      •   USB Input
      •   Composite Video Inputs
      •   Component Video Inputs
      •   Ethernet
      •   3 Zones
      •   Analog Tuner

      CONS

      Denon AVR-X4300H

      Sony STR-ZA1000ES

      •   No Front Wide Channel Support
      •   No Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization
      •   No IMAX Enhanced
      •   No HDR10+
      •   No eARC
      •   No 8K Passthrough
      •   0 8K Input
      •   No Digital Radio
      •   Bluetooth 3․0 + EDR
      •   Low Power Output - 70 W
      •   No Front Wide Channel Support
      •   No Dolby Atmos
      •   No Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization
      •   No DTS:X
      •   No IMAX Enhanced
      •   No Auro 3D with Auro-Matic Upmixer
      •   No 360 Reality Audio
      •   No HDR10
      •   No HDR10+
      •   No Dolby Vision
      •   No eARC
      •   No 8K Passthrough
      •   No Wi-Fi
      •   No Bluetooth
      •   Does not Work with Amazon Alexa
      •   0 8K Input
      •   No Phono Input
      •   No RCA Pre-Outs
      •   No Digital Radio
      •   No Pandora
      •   No Spotify
      •   No Tidal


      And here are some specifications which fall into average criteria and are neither in PROs nor in CONs category:

      AVERAGE

      Denon AVR-X4300H

      Sony STR-ZA1000ES

      •   9.2 Channels
      •   7.2 Channels
      •   7.1 Channel Processing
      •   5 HDMI Inputs
      •   3 HDMI Outputs
      •   RCA Line Inputs

      3. Advantage of Denon AVR-X4300H

      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Denon AVR-X4300H over Sony STR-ZA1000ES.

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      Denon AVR-X4300H vs Sony STR-ZA1000ES
      More Channels 9.2 vs 7.2
      Higher Power Output 125 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven) vs 70 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven)
      Certified 4 Ω Performance vs
      More Channel Processing 11.2 vs 7.1
      Dolby Atmos up to 7.1.4 with external amp vs
      Dolby Surround Upmixer vs
      Dolby Digital EX vs
      DTS:X up to 7.1.4 with external amp vs
      DTS Neural:X vs
      Auro 3D with Auro-Matic Upmixer vs
      Music Playback via USB MP3, WMA, AAC, Apple Lossless, WAV, FLAC, AIFF, DSD vs
      DSD via USB 2-ch Input vs
      DTS Dialog Control vs
      Audyssey Dynamic EQ vs
      Audyssey Dynamic Volume vs
      Audyssey LFC vs
      Audyssey Sub EQ HT vs
      HDR10 vs
      BT.2020 color space vs
      Dolby Vision vs
      HLG vs
      Auto Low Latency Mode Pass-through vs
      isf Certified Calibration Control vs
      Wi-Fi vs
      Bluetooth SBC, AAC vs
      Works with Amazon Alexa vs
      DLNA 1.5 vs
      AirPlay AirPlay 2 vs
      More HDMI Inputs 8 (1 front) vs 5
      More HDMI Outputs 3 (2 for MAIN, 1 for ZONE2) vs 2 (1 Main, 1 Sub/Zone2)
      More Coaxial Inputs/Outputs 2 vs 1
      More RCA Line Inputs 6 (1 front) vs 4
      Phono Input vs
      More RCA Pre-Outs 11.2 vs 0.2
      More Composite Video Inputs 4 (1 front) vs 2
      Front A/V Inputs HDMI, USB, Composite, L/R Audio vs USB
      Headphone Out 6.3 mm (1/4") vs
      More Powered Zones 2 and 3 vs 2
      Zone 2 Outs HDMI, Component, Composite, Pre Out vs HDMI, Composite Video, RCA Pre/Line Out
      +12V Trigger Output 2 vs 1 (80 mA)
      Internet Radio vTuner vs
      Pandora vs
      Spotify vs
      Tidal vs
      Deezer vs
      Napster vs
      SiriusXM vs
      More Speaker Terminals 11 vs 7
      More Large Speaker Terminals 11 vs 7
      Color-Coded Speaker Terminals vs
      Bigger Power Supply 710 W vs 290 W
      Higher Power Output (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven, FTC) 125 W (0.05% THD) vs 70 W (0.09% THD)
      Higher Power Output (6 Ω, 1 kHz, 2 channel driven, FTC) 165 W (0.7% THD) vs 120 W (0.9% THD)
      Higher S/N Ratio (digital) 102 dB vs 96 dB (20 kHz LPF)

      4. Advantage of Sony STR-ZA1000ES

      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Sony STR-ZA1000ES over Denon AVR-X4300H.

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      Denon AVR-X4300H vs Sony STR-ZA1000ES
      Dolby Pro Logic vs PLIIx
      Surround EX vs
      DTS Neo vs Neo:6
      Dialogue Lift vs Center Speaker Lift Up
      Ethernet Switch vs 8-Port Gigabit
      Remote (IR) Input/Output 1 / 1 vs 1 / 2
      Higher S/N Ratio (Line, IHF-A) 102 dB vs 105 dB (20 kHz LPF, 500 mV)
      Longer Warranty 3 Years vs 5 Years

      5. Common Strengths and Weaknesses

      We already listed pros and cons of each model. However, you may also find useful to look at their common strengths and weaknesses shown side-by-side.

      STRENGTHS Denon AVR-X4300H Sony STR-ZA1000ES
        DSD via HDMI 2-ch/Multi-ch Input 2-ch/Multi-ch Input
        Auto Speaker Calibration System with Mic. Audyssey MultEQ XT32 Advanced D.C.A.C.
        New HDCP Version2.22.2 (1 input / 1 output)
        USB Input1 (Front) for iPod/iPhone and USB memory1 (Front) for update and setting
        Composite Video Inputs4 (1 front)2
        Component Video Inputs22
        Ethernet
        Zones33
        Analog Tuner FM/AM FM/AM
      WEAKNESSES Denon AVR-X4300H Sony STR-ZA1000ES
        No Front Wide Channel Support
        No Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization
        No IMAX Enhanced
        No HDR10+
        No eARC
        No 8K Passthroughup to 4K 50/60Hz 4:4:4up to 4K/60p (YCbCr4:4:4)
        Few 8K Inputs
        No Digital Radio

      6. Amplifier

      Denon AVR-X4300H Sony STR-ZA1000ES

      9 channel Amplifier: Denon AVR-X4300H features 9 channel power amplifier. It is rated at 125 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven) and is able to drive 4 ohm speakers.

      7 channel Amplifier: Sony STR-ZA1000ES features 7 channel power amplifier. It is rated at 70 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven).


        AMPLIFIER Denon AVR-X4300H Sony STR-ZA1000ES
        Channels9.27.2
        Power Output125 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven)70 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven)
        Front Wide Channel Support
        THX™ Certification
        Continuous 6 Ω Rated
        Certified 4 Ω Performance
        Bi-amp Capability assignable

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        7. Speaker Configurations

        Denon AVR-X4300H's and Sony STR-ZA1000ES's amplifiers can be assigned for different speaker configurations.

        • Dolby Atmos Configurations: The following speaker configurations are supported for Dolby Atmos:
        • Denon AVR-X4300H: 5.2.2, 5.2.4, 7.2.2 with internal amplifier and 7.2.4 with addition of external 2 channel amplifier.
        • Sony STR-ZA1000ES: Not supported.
        • DTS:X Configurations: The following speaker configurations are supported for DTS:X:
        • Denon AVR-X4300H: The speaker configurations for DTS:X are the same as for Dolby Atmos - 5.2.2, 5.2.4, 7.2.2 with internal amplifier and 7.2.4 with addition of external 2 channel amplifier.
        • Sony STR-ZA1000ES: Not supported.
        • Configurations without height channels: There are also other speaker configurations available which do not include height channels:
        • Denon AVR-X4300H: 5.2, 7.2 with internal amplifier.
        • Sony STR-ZA1000ES: 5.2, 7.2 with internal amplifier.
        • 2-ch Bi-Amp: Both models are able to bi-amp up to 2 main channels simultaneously. During bi-amplification two amplifiers are used for one speaker. One amplifier powers the midrange and tweeter section of the speaker and another amplifier powers the low frequency woofers. Each amplifier is less loaded and performs better. In order to use this feature speakers must have 2 pairs of connectors.

        8. Immersive Audio Formats

        Dolby Atmos

        Denon AVR-X4300H supports Dolby Atmos.

        • Dolby Surround Upmixer: Denon AVR-X4300H supports Dolby Surround Upmixer. If the content is not mixed in Dolby Atmos then the Dolby surround upmixer will expand the audio to all channels including ceiling speakers. The upmixer has replaced the Dolby Pro Logic II family with improved upmixing algorithms.

        DTS:X

        Denon AVR-X4300H supports DTS:X.

        • DTS Neural:X: Denon AVR-X4300H supports DTS Neural:X which is an advanced upmixer that can take non DTS:X content and upmix it to the DTS:X speaker layout. It has replaced the DTS Neo family with improved flexibility.
        • DTS Dialog Control: Denon AVR-X4300H supports DTS Dialog Control. This function adjusts the dialog levels during playback of the DTS:X stream. It allows you to separately increase the dialog levels in contrast with the background sound and hear dialog easily even under noisy circumstances.

        Auro-3D

        Denon AVR-X4300H supports Auro-3D.

        • Auro-Matic upmixer: Auro-Matic upmixer takes non Auro-3D sound and upmixes to the current speaker configuration.
        AUDIO DECODING Denon AVR-X4300H Sony STR-ZA1000ES
        Dolby Atmos up to 7.1.4 with external amp
        Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization
        Dolby Atmos Music
        Dolby TrueHD
        Dolby Digital Plus
        Dolby Surround Upmixer
        Dolby Pro Logic PLIIx
        Dolby Digital EX
        Surround EX
        DTS:X up to 7.1.4 with external amp
        DTS Neural:X
        DTS Virtual:X
        DTS Neo Neo:6
        DTS-HD Master Audio
        DTS-HD High Resolution Audio
        DTS 96/24
        DTS Express
        DTS-ES Discrete 6.1, Matrix 6.1 Discrete 6.1, Matrix 6.1
        IMAX Enhanced
        Auro 3D with Auro-Matic Upmixer

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        9. HDMI

        Denon AVR-X4300H comes with 8 HDMI inputs. It has 3 outputs - 2 for MAIN and 1 for ZONE2.

        Sony STR-ZA1000ES comes with 5 HDMI inputs. It has 2 outputs - 1 Main and 1 Sub/Zone2.

        • 4K/60Hz Passthrough: On both receivers all inputs pass up to 4K 50/60Hz 4:4:4 video signal.
        • 4K Upscaling: Both receivers can upscale up to 4K 50/60Hz 4:4:4 from HDMI sources. Denon AVR-X4300H can also upscale from analog sources.
        • Analog To HDMI Upconversion: Denon AVR-X4300H supports analog to HDMI Upconversion, so you can input your analog video sources and output them digitally via HDMI. This means that you will need only one HDMI cable to connect to your TV.
        • BT.2020 Color Space: BT.2020 or Rec. 2020 is a color standard which delivers a wider color gamut compared to Rec. 709. It covers approximately 75% of the total visual spectrum while the Rec. 709 covers only 35% (available on Denon AVR-X4300H only).
        • HDCP 2.2 Copy Protection: Both receivers are HDCP 2.2 compliant which is a requirement for 4K/HDR copy-protected content transmission.
        • 3D Ready: Both receivers are able to pass 3D video through HDMI.

        HDR (High Dynamic Range)

        Denon AVR-X4300H supports HDR10, Dolby Vision and Hybrid Log-Gamma.

        Sony STR-ZA1000ES does not support HDR. High dynamic range video has greater dynamic range than standard dynamic range (SDR) video with brighter whites and deeper blacks. The result is greater contrast and more details in dark and bright areas, better color and depth.


        Gaming Features

        Denon AVR-X4300H supports Auto Low Latency Mode (ALLM) for lag-free and smooth gaming.



        VIDEO FEATURES Denon AVR-X4300H Sony STR-ZA1000ES
        HDR10
        HDR10+
        Dynamic HDR
        BT.2020 color space
        Dolby Vision
        HLG (Hybrid Log Gamma)
        HDBaseT Compatible
        Enhanced Audio Return Channel (eARC)
        HDCP Version2.22.2 (1 input / 1 output)
        QMS (Quick Media Switching)
        ALLM (Auto Low Latency Mode)
        VRR (Variable Refresh Rate)
        QFT (Quick Frame transport)
        3-D Ready
        Video Signal Passthroughup to 4K 50/60Hz 4:4:4up to 4K/60p (YCbCr4:4:4)
        Video Signal Upscaling up to 4K 50/60Hz 4:4:4 up to 4K/60p

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        10. Inputs and Outputs

        Audio

        • Phono Input: There is an MM phono input on Denon AVR-X4300H with built-in phono stage for connecting the moving magnet cartridge output of the turntable directly to the receiver.
        • Analog Pre-Outs: Denon AVR-X4300H has 11.2 preamplifier outputs which allows you to connect the receiver to the external power amplifier. You may want to use a high quality external amplifier for certain channels, usually for front L/R and center, and use the receiver to power the rest. Also, Denon AVR-X4300H has 11 channel processing but has only 9 channel amplifier, so it needs external amplifier connected to the analog pre-outs in order to reach its maximum speaker configuration.
        • Analog Line Inputs: There are 6 pair of line inputs on Denon AVR-X4300H and 4 pair of line inputs on Sony STR-ZA1000ES for connecting sources with analog outputs.
        • Digital Inputs: 2 optical inputs and 2 coaxial inputs are available on Denon AVR-X4300H and 2 optical inputs and 1 coaxial input are available on Sony STR-ZA1000ES for digital audio connections.
        • Headphone Output: There is a 6.3 mm (1/4") output jack on Denon AVR-X4300H for headphones.

        Video

        • HDMI:
        • Denon AVR-X4300H
          Inputs:           8 (1 front)   Outputs: 3 (2 for MAIN, 1 for ZONE2)
          8K Inputs: 0.
        • Sony STR-ZA1000ES
          Inputs:           5   Outputs: 2 (1 Main, 1 Sub/Zone2)
          8K Inputs: 0.
        • Composite Video: Connect you VCR, Laserdisc player and other old video equipment with composite video cables.
        • Denon AVR-X4300H
          Inputs:           4   Outputs: 1.
        • Sony STR-ZA1000ES
          Inputs:           2   Outputs: 1.
        • Component Video: Component video connection gives you the higher quality video compared to the composite video connection. So in case your old DVD player and other equipment do not have an HDMI output but have Component video output use this connection over the composite one.
        • Denon AVR-X4300H supports up to 1080p resolution on Component video connectors. resolution on Component video connectors.
        • Denon AVR-X4300H
          Inputs:           2   Outputs: 1.
        • Sony STR-ZA1000ES
          Inputs:           2   Outputs: 1.

        Front A/V Inputs

        • Denon AVR-X4300H: HDMI, USB, Composite, L/R Audio
        • Sony STR-ZA1000ES: USB

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        TERMINALS Denon AVR-X4300H Sony STR-ZA1000ES
        HDMI Inputs8 (1 front)5
        HDMI Outputs3 (2 for MAIN, 1 for ZONE2)2 (1 Main, 1 Sub/Zone2)
        8K Inputs
        USB Input1 (Front) for iPod/iPhone and USB memory1 (Front) for update and setting
        USB DC Out Port
        Optical Inputs22
        Optical Outputs
        Coaxial Inputs21
        RCA Line Inputs6 (1 front)4
        RCA Line Outputs
        XLR Line Inputs
        Phono Input
        Multi-Channel Input
        RCA Pre-Outs11.20.2
        XLR Pre-outs
        Composite Video Inputs4 (1 front)2
        Composite Video Outputs11
        S-Video Inputs
        S-Video Outputs
        Component Video Inputs22
        Component Video Outputs11

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        11. Evaluations

        We evaluated Denon AVR-X4300H and Sony STR-ZA1000ES and gave them scores of 92 and 73 out of 100 recpectively. We also gave separate scores for 7 different categories according to the available features and specifications some of which are listed below. These evaluations are relative and may change each time a new receiver is added to the database.


        Denon AVR-X4300H

        Sony STR-ZA1000ES

        OVERALL
        92
        OVERALL
        73

        Amplifier

        EXCELLENT
        92
        •   9.2 Channels
        •   High Power Output - 125 W
        GOOD
        77
        •   7.2 Channels
        •   Low Power Output - 70 W

        Audio Features

        EXCELLENT
        90
        •   9.2 Channels
        •   No Front Wide Channel Support
        •   11.2 Channel Processing
        •   Dolby Atmos
        •   No Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization
        •   DTS:X
        •   No IMAX Enhanced
        •   Auro 3D with Auro-Matic Upmixer
        •   DSD via HDMI
        AVERAGE
        66
        •   7.2 Channels
        •   No Front Wide Channel Support
        •   7.1 Channel Processing
        •   No Dolby Atmos
        •   No Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization
        •   No DTS:X
        •   No IMAX Enhanced
        •   No Auro 3D with Auro-Matic Upmixer
        •   No 360 Reality Audio
        •   DSD via HDMI

        Video Features

        EXCELLENT
        96
        •   HDR10
        •   No HDR10+
        •   Dolby Vision
        •   Auto Low Latency Mode Pass-through
        •   No 8K Passthrough
        •   Analog To HDMI Upconversion
        GOOD
        73
        •   No HDR10
        •   No HDR10+
        •   No Dolby Vision
        •   No 8K Passthrough

        Connectivity

        EXCELLENT
        89
        •   No eARC
        •   New HDCP Version
        •   Wi-Fi
        •   Bluetooth
        •   Works with Amazon Alexa
        •   HEOS
        •   8 HDMI Inputs
        •   4 HDMI Outputs
        •   0 8K Input
        •   USB Input
        •   Many RCA Line Inputs
        •   Phono Input
        •   RCA Pre-Outs
        •   Composite Video Inputs
        •   Component Video Inputs
        •   Ethernet
        •   Bluetooth 3․0 + EDR
        AVERAGE
        68
        •   No eARC
        •   New HDCP Version
        •   No Wi-Fi
        •   No Bluetooth
        •   Does not Work with Amazon Alexa
        •   5 HDMI Inputs
        •   3 HDMI Outputs
        •   0 8K Input
        •   USB Input
        •   RCA Line Inputs
        •   No Phono Input
        •   No RCA Pre-Outs
        •   Composite Video Inputs
        •   Component Video Inputs
        •   Ethernet

        Zones

        EXCELLENT
        92
        •   3 Zones
        EXCELLENT
        89
        •   3 Zones

        Radio

        EXCELLENT
        96
        •   Analog Tuner
        •   Pandora
        •   Spotify
        •   Tidal
        AVERAGE
        59
        •   Analog Tuner
        •   No Pandora
        •   No Spotify
        •   No Tidal

        12. Specifications

        GENERAL Denon AVR-X4300H Sony STR-ZA1000ES
        BrandDenonSony
        SeriesES
        ModelAVR-X4300HSTR-ZA1000ES
        TypeA/V ReceiverA/V Receiver
        CountryUSAUSA and Canada
        Release Year20162016
        PredecessorDenon AVR-X4200W
        SuccessorDenon AVR-X4400H Sony STR-ZA1100ES
        AMPLIFIER Denon AVR-X4300H Sony STR-ZA1000ES
        Channels9.27.2
        Power Output125 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven)70 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven)
        Front Wide Channel Support
        Discrete Amplification
        THX™ Certification
        Continuous 6 Ω Rated
        Certified 4 Ω Performance
        Mono Block Power Amplifier Construction
        Bi-amp Capability assignable
        AUDIO FEATURES Denon AVR-X4300H Sony STR-ZA1000ES
        Digital Signal Processing (DSP) Engine4 powerful high speed 4th generation SHARC DSP processors
        DAC Specs192 kHz/24 Bit
        Maximum Channel Processing11.27.1
        D.D.S.C. HD Digital
        Alpha Processing AL24 Processing Plus
        Air Studios Monitor Certification
        Dolby Atmos up to 7.1.4 with external amp
        Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization
        Dolby Atmos Music
        Dolby TrueHD
        Dolby Digital Plus
        Dolby Surround Upmixer
        Dolby Pro Logic PLIIx
        Dolby Digital EX
        Surround EX
        DTS:X up to 7.1.4 with external amp
        DTS Neural:X
        DTS Virtual:X
        DTS Neo Neo:6
        DTS-HD Master Audio
        DTS-HD High Resolution Audio
        DTS 96/24
        DTS Express
        DTS-ES Discrete 6.1, Matrix 6.1 Discrete 6.1, Matrix 6.1
        IMAX Enhanced
        Auro 3D with Auro-Matic Upmixer
        360 Reality Audio
        PCM 2-ch/Multi-ch Input 2-ch/Multi-ch Input
        Network Audio FormatsMP3, WMA, MPEG-4 AAC, Apple Lossless, WAV, FLAC, AIFF, DSD
        Music Playback via USBMP3, WMA, AAC, Apple Lossless, WAV, FLAC, AIFF, DSD
        High Resolution Music Playback via USB and/or Network up to 192 kHz
        High Resolution Audio Formats via USBApple Lossless, WAV, FLAC, AIFF, DSD
        Gapless Playback
        DSD via HDMI 2-ch/Multi-ch Input 2-ch/Multi-ch Input
        DSD via USB 2-ch Input
        DSD to PCM Converter
        USB DAC
        Jitter Reduction
        DTS Dialogue Control
        Dialog Enhancement
        Dialog Level Adjustment
        Dialog normalization
        Dialogue Lift Center Speaker Lift Up
        Digital Legato Linear
        In-Ceiling Speaker Mode
        Sound Optimizer
        Compressed Music Enhancer
        High-resolution Music Enhancer
        Audyssey Dynamic EQ
        Audyssey Dynamic Volume
        Audyssey LFC
        Audyssey Sub EQ HT
        Audyssey DSX
        Direct Mode
        Pure Direct Mode
        Independent Subwoofer Outputs
        CALIBRATION Denon AVR-X4300H Sony STR-ZA1000ES
        Auto Speaker Calibration System with Mic. Audyssey MultEQ XT32 Advanced D.C.A.C.
        Calibration MicrophoneMono
        Speaker Relocation
        Automatic Phase Matching
        Audyssey App Support
        Optimized Bass Redirection
        Bass Sync
        VIDEO FEATURES Denon AVR-X4300H Sony STR-ZA1000ES
        HDR10
        HDR10+
        Dynamic HDR
        BT.2020 color space
        Dolby Vision
        HLG (Hybrid Log Gamma)
        HDBaseT Compatible
        Enhanced Audio Return Channel (eARC)
        HDCP Version2.22.2 (1 input / 1 output)
        QMS (Quick Media Switching)
        ALLM (Auto Low Latency Mode)
        VRR (Variable Refresh Rate)
        QFT (Quick Frame transport)
        3-D Ready
        Video Signal Passthroughup to 4K 50/60Hz 4:4:4up to 4K/60p (YCbCr4:4:4)
        Video Signal Upscaling up to 4K 50/60Hz 4:4:4 up to 4K/60p
        Analog To HDMI Upconversion Component, Composite
        Component Video Upscaling
        Analog to Analog Video conversion
        Component Video Maximum Resolution1080p
        isf Certified Calibration Control
        CONNECTIVITY Denon AVR-X4300H Sony STR-ZA1000ES
        Wi-Fi
        Bluetooth SBC, AAC
        Bluetooth Headphone Transmission
        Works with Amazon Alexa
        Chromecast Built-In
        Works with SonoS
        HEOS
        DTS Play-Fi
        MHL Input
        DLNA 1.5
        AirPlay AirPlay 2
        Apple Product Connection iPod, iPhone and iPad
        Remote App Denon 2016 AVR Remote App for iOS and Android devices and Kindle Fire
        InstaPrevue Input Source Prevue
        TERMINALS Denon AVR-X4300H Sony STR-ZA1000ES
        HDMI Inputs8 (1 front)5
        HDMI Outputs3 (2 for MAIN, 1 for ZONE2)2 (1 Main, 1 Sub/Zone2)
        8K Inputs
        USB Input1 (Front) for iPod/iPhone and USB memory1 (Front) for update and setting
        USB DC Out Port
        Optical Inputs22
        Optical Outputs
        Coaxial Inputs21
        RCA Line Inputs6 (1 front)4
        RCA Line Outputs
        XLR Line Inputs
        Phono Input
        Multi-Channel Input
        RCA Pre-Outs11.20.2
        XLR Pre-outs
        Composite Video Inputs4 (1 front)2
        Composite Video Outputs11
        S-Video Inputs
        S-Video Outputs
        Component Video Inputs22
        Component Video Outputs11
        Ethernet
        Ethernet Switch 8-Port Gigabit
        PC In
        Front A/V InputsHDMI, USB, Composite, L/R AudioUSB
        Speaker A/B assignable
        Headphone Out6.3 mm (1/4")
        Detachable Power Cord
        ZONES Denon AVR-X4300H Sony STR-ZA1000ES
        Number of Zones33
        Powered Zones 2 and 3 2
        Zone 2 OutsHDMI, Component, Composite, Pre OutHDMI, Composite Video, RCA Pre/Line Out
        Zone 3 OutsPre OutRCA Pre/Line Out
        RS-232C Interface
        +12V Trigger Output21 (80 mA)
        Remote (IR) Input/Output1 / 11 / 2
        MISCELLANEOUS Denon AVR-X4300H Sony STR-ZA1000ES
        On-Screen Display Advanced Graphic User Interface Graphical User Interface
        GUI Languages33
        Control4 SDDP
        Display 2 lines
        Remote ControllerRC-1211
        Pre-programmed / Learnable / LCD Display / /
        Denon Link HD
        Setup Assistant
        Quick Select plus / Quick Select /
        RADIO Denon AVR-X4300H Sony STR-ZA1000ES
        Analog Tuner FM/AM FM/AM
        Presets60 (30/30)
        Digital Radio
        Internet Radio vTuner
        Pandora
        Spotify
        Tidal
        Deezer
        Napster
        SiriusXM
        CONSTRUCTION Denon AVR-X4300H Sony STR-ZA1000ES
        Front PanelMetal
        Speaker Terminals117
        Large Speaker Terminals117
        Color-Coded Speaker Terminals
        Transparent High-Grade Speaker Terminals
        High Grade Audio Components
        Gold plated RCA terminals
        POWER Denon AVR-X4300H Sony STR-ZA1000ES
        Power SupplyAC 120 V, 60 HzAC 120 V, 60 Hz
        Power Consumption710 W290 W
        No Sound PowerECO On/Off: 65 W/110 W
        Standby Power0.1 W0.3 W
        ECO Mode / Hybrid Standby Function
        Auto Power off
        PHYSICAL Denon AVR-X4300H Sony STR-ZA1000ES
        Dimensions (W x H x D)434 mm x 167 mm x 389 mm (with antenna: 434 mm x 236 mm x 389 mm)430 mm x 174 mm x 410 mm
        17" x 6-7/8" x 16-1/4"
        Weight13.5 kg (29 lbs 12 oz)12.3 kg (27 lbs. 2 oz.)
        SPECIFICATIONS Denon AVR-X4300H Sony STR-ZA1000ES
        Power Output (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven, FTC)125 W (0.05% THD)70 W (0.09% THD)
        Power Output (8 Ω, 1 kHz, 2 channel Driven, FTC)90 W (0.9% THD)
        Power Output (6 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven)90 W (0.09% THD)
        Power Output (6 Ω, 1 kHz, 2 channel driven, FTC)165 W (0.7% THD)120 W (0.9% THD)
        Power Output (6 Ω, 1 kHz, 1 channel driven, FTC)150 W (0.9% THD)
        Maximum Effective Power Output (6 Ω, 1 kHz, 1 channel driven, JEITA or IEC)235 W (10% THD)
        Rated Power Output (6 Ω, 1 kHz, 1 channel driven, IEC)200 W (1% THD)
        Dynamic Power per Channel (4 Ω, Front)190 W x 2-channel
        Dynamic Power per Channel (8 Ω, Front)130 W x 2-channel
        THD (Digital)0.008% (1 kHz, at 0 dB)
        Analog Distortion0.005% (20 Hz-20 kHz, Direct mode)
        Phono Distortion0.03% (1 kHz, 3 V)
        Input Sensitivity and Impedance (Line)200 mV/47 kΩ150 mV/50 kΩ
        Input Sensitivity and Impedance (Phono MM)2.5 mV
        Rated Preout Level and Impedance2 V/1 kΩ (Subwoofer)
        Rated Output digital2 V (at 0 dB playback)
        S/N Ratio (Line, IHF-A)102 dB105 dB (20 kHz LPF, 500 mV)
        S/N Ratio (Phono MM, IHF-A)74 dB
        S/N Ratio (digital)102 dB96 dB (20 kHz LPF)
        Dynamic Range (digital)100 dB
        Phono RIAA Deviation±1 dB (20 Hz to 20 kHz)
        Frequency Response (Analog In)+1/-3 dB (10 Hz to 100 kHz, Direct mode)10 Hz - 100 kHz/±3 dB
        DSD Sampling Rates via HDMI2.8 MHz2.8 MHz
        DSD Sampling Rates via USB5.6 MHz, 2.8 MHz
        Video Input Sensitivity/Output Level and Impedance 1 Vp-p/75 Ω (Component Y)
        0.7 Vp-p/75 Ω (Component PB/CB, PR/CR)
        1 Vp-p/75 Ω (Composite)        		1 Vp-p/75 Ω (Component Y)
        0.7 Vp-p/75 Ω (Component PB/CB, PR/CR)
        1 Vp-p/75 Ω (Composite)
        Video Frequency Response5 Hz to 60 MHz, 0 dB/-3 dB (Component)
        Ethernet Standard100BASE-TX
        Wi-Fi StandardIEEE 802.11 b/g/n
        Wi-Fi Terminal Frequency5 GHz, 2.4 GHz
        Bluetooth Version3․0 + EDR
        Bluetooth Frequency2.4 GHz
        USB TerminalUSB2.0 5V, 1 A
        FM Frequency87.5 MHz - 107.9 MHz87.5 MHz - 108.0 MHz
        FM 50 dB Quiet Sensitivity (IHF, 1 kHz, 100% MOD.)Mono: 2.8 µV (20.2 dBf)
        FM Effective Sensitivity1.2 µV (12.8 dBf)
        FM S/N RatioMono/Stereo: 70 dB/67 dB
        FM Harmonic Distortion (IHF, 1 kHz)Mono/Stereo: 0.7%/1.0%
        AM Frequency530 kHz - 1710 kHz530 kHz - 1710 kHz
        AM Effective Sensitivity18 µV
        Warranty3 Years5 Years

        * - 480i/576i and 480p/576p only
        ** - 480i/576i only
        *** - no 1080p/24 upconversion
        **** - 1080p signal is not converted

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