Onkyo TX-NR5009 vs Sony STR-ZA3000ES

       
       

      Highlights

      • 9.2 Channels
      • 9.1 Channel Processing
      • 145 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven)
      • THX™Ultra2 Plus Certified
      • 4K/30Hz Upscaling
      • Ethernet
      • Phono Input

      Highlights

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

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      1. Overview

      Here we are comparing Onkyo TX-NR5009 to Sony STR-ZA3000ES 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 Onkyo TX-NR5009 has 9 channel and the Sony STR-ZA3000ES has 7 channel amplifiers with Onkyo TX-NR5009's being more powerful.


      Onkyo TX-NR5009 Sony STR-ZA3000ES

      Onkyo TX-NR5009 was introduced in 2011 and represented a flagship model of a manufacturer. It is equipped with 9 channel amplifier with 145 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz and 2 channel driven) power per channel and is capable of 9.1 maximum channel processing. It , passes 1080/60p and upscales up to 4K/30p (Marvell Qdeo) video signal.

      Sony STR-ZA3000ES was introduced in 2016. It is equipped with 7 channel amplifier with 80 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 Onkyo TX-NR5009 and Sony STR-ZA3000ES and gave them scores of 83 and 75 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.

      Onkyo TX-NR5009

      Sony STR-ZA3000ES

      Amplifier
      98
      Amplifier
      80
      Audio Features
      79
      Audio Features
      68
      Video Features
      60
      Video Features
      73
      Connectivity
      87
      Connectivity
      74
      Zones
      90
      Zones
      90
      Radio
      91
      Radio
      59
      OVERALL
      83
      OVERALL
      75

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

      2. Pros and Cons

      In this section we present pros and cons of Onkyo TX-NR5009 and Sony STR-ZA3000ES.

      PROS

      Onkyo TX-NR5009

      Sony STR-ZA3000ES

      •   High Power Output - 145 W
      •   Front Wide Channel Support
      •   THX™ Certification
      •   9.1 Channel Processing
      •   DSD via HDMI
      •   Auto Speaker Calibration System with Mic.
      •   Analog To HDMI Upconversion
      •   8 HDMI Inputs
      •   USB Input
      •   Many RCA Line Inputs
      •   Phono Input
      •   Multi-Channel Input
      •   RCA Pre-Outs
      •   Composite Video Inputs
      •   Component Video Inputs
      •   Ethernet
      •   3 Zones
      •   Analog Tuner
      •   Digital Radio
      •   Pandora
      •   Spotify
      •   Independent Power Supply
      •   Toroidal Transformer
      •   DSD via HDMI
      •   Auto Speaker Calibration System with Mic.
      •   New HDCP Version
      •   USB Input
      •   RCA Pre-Outs
      •   Composite Video Inputs
      •   Component Video Inputs
      •   Ethernet
      •   3 Zones
      •   Analog Tuner

      CONS

      Onkyo TX-NR5009

      Sony STR-ZA3000ES

      •   No Dolby Atmos
      •   No Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization
      •   No DTS:X
      •   No IMAX Enhanced
      •   No Auro 3D with Auro-Matic Upmixer
      •   No HDR10
      •   No HDR10+
      •   No Dolby Vision
      •   No eARC
      •   No 8K Passthrough
      •   No Bluetooth
      •   Does not Work with Amazon Alexa
      •   0 8K Input
      •   No Tidal
      •   Low Power Output - 80 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 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

      Onkyo TX-NR5009

      Sony STR-ZA3000ES

      •   9.2 Channels
      •   Wi-Fi
      •   2 HDMI Outputs
      •   7.2 Channels
      •   7.1 Channel Processing
      •   6 HDMI Inputs
      •   3 HDMI Outputs
      •   RCA Line Inputs

      3. Advantage of Onkyo TX-NR5009

      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Onkyo TX-NR5009 over Sony STR-ZA3000ES.

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      Onkyo TX-NR5009 vs Sony STR-ZA3000ES
      More Channels 9.2 vs 7.2
      Higher Power Output 145 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven) vs 80 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven)
      Front Wide Channel Support vs
      THX™ Certification Ultra2 Plus vs
      Certified 4 Ω Performance vs
      More Channel Processing 9.1 vs 7.1
      Dolby Pro Logic PLIIz vs PLIIx
      Dolby Digital EX vs
      DTS Neo Neo:X vs Neo:6
      Music Playback via USB FLAC, WAV, WMA, WMA Lossless, Ogg, MP3, LPCM, AAC vs
      Audyssey Dynamic EQ vs
      Audyssey Dynamic Volume vs
      Audyssey DSX vs
      isf Certified Calibration Control vs
      Wi-Fi via Front USB (optional UWF-1 sold separately) vs
      DLNA 1.5 vs
      More HDMI Inputs 8 (1 front) vs 6 (1 front)
      USB Input 1 Front (for iPod/iPhone) and 1 Rear vs 1 (Front) for update and setting
      More Optical Inputs 4 (1 front) vs 2
      More Coaxial Inputs/Outputs 3 vs 1
      More RCA Line Inputs 7 (1 front) vs 4
      More RCA Line Outputs 1 vs
      Phono Input vs
      Multi-Channel Input 7.1 vs
      More RCA Pre-Outs 9.2 vs 7.2
      More Composite Video Inputs 5 (1 front) vs 2
      More Composite Video Outputs 2 vs 1
      More S-Video Inputs 4 vs
      More S-Video Outputs 2 vs
      More Component Video Inputs 3 vs 2
      PC In vs
      Front A/V Inputs HDMI, USB, Composite Video, RCA Audio, Optical vs HDMI, USB
      Headphone Out 6.3 mm (1/4") vs
      More Powered Zones 2 and 3 vs 2
      Analog Tuner FM/AM with RDS vs FM/AM
      Digital Radio DAB/DAB+ Radio via optional UP-DT1 Tuner (sold separately) vs
      Internet Radio vTuner vs
      Pandora vs
      Spotify vs
      Napster vs
      More Speaker Terminals 11 vs 7
      More Large Speaker Terminals 11 vs 7
      Color-Coded Speaker Terminals vs
      Bigger Power Supply 1160 W vs 290 W
      Higher Power Output (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven, FTC) 145 W (0.05% THD) vs 80 W (0.09% THD)
      Higher Power Output (8 Ω, 1 kHz, 2 channel Driven, FTC) 175 W (0.7% THD) vs 110 W (0.9% THD)
      Higher Power Output (6 Ω, 1 kHz, 2 channel driven, FTC) 185 W (0.1% THD) vs 120 W (0.9% THD)
      Higher S/N Ratio (Line, IHF-A) 110 dB vs 105 dB (20 kHz LPF, 500 mV)
      Wider AM Frequency Range 522/530 kHz - 1611/1710 kHz vs 530 kHz - 1710 kHz

      4. Advantage of Sony STR-ZA3000ES

      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Sony STR-ZA3000ES over Onkyo TX-NR5009.

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      Onkyo TX-NR5009 vs Sony STR-ZA3000ES
      Video Signal Passthrough up to 1080p vs up to 4K/60p (YCbCr4:4:4)
      Video Signal Upscaling up to 4K/30p (Marvell Qdeo) vs up to 4K/60p
      More HDMI Outputs 2 (simultaneous) vs 2 (1 Main, 1 Sub/Zone2)
      Ethernet Switch vs 8-Port Gigabit
      Zone 2 Outs Composite Video, RCA Pre/Line Out vs HDMI, Composite Video, RCA Pre/Line Out
      +12V Trigger Output 2 (Zone2, Zone 3) vs 3 (80 mA)
      Remote (IR) Input/Output 1 / 1 vs 1 / 2
      More Presets 40 vs 60 (30/30)
      Higher Rated Preout Level 1 V/470 Ω vs 2 V/1 kΩ (All channels and Subwoofer)
      Longer Warranty 2 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 Onkyo TX-NR5009 Sony STR-ZA3000ES
        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.
        USB Input1 Front (for iPod/iPhone) and 1 Rear1 (Front) for update and setting
        RCA Pre-Outs9.27.2
        Composite Video Inputs5 (1 front)2
        Component Video Inputs32
        Ethernet
        Zones33
        Analog Tuner FM/AM with RDS FM/AM
      WEAKNESSES Onkyo TX-NR5009 Sony STR-ZA3000ES
        No Dolby Atmos
        No Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization
        No DTS:X
        No IMAX Enhanced
        No Auro 3D with Auro-Matic Upmixer
        No HDR10
        No HDR10+
        No Dolby Vision
        No eARC
        No 8K Passthroughup to 1080pup to 4K/60p (YCbCr4:4:4)
        No Bluetooth
        Does not Work with Amazon Alexa
        Few 8K Inputs
        No Tidal

      6. Amplifier

      Onkyo TX-NR5009 Sony STR-ZA3000ES

      9 channel Amplifier: Onkyo TX-NR5009 features 9 channel power amplifier. It is rated at 145 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven) and is able to drive 4 ohm speakers.

      7 channel Amplifier: Sony STR-ZA3000ES features 7 channel power amplifier. It is rated at 80 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven).

      • WRAT (Wide Range Amp Technology): Onkyo TX-NR5009 features Onkyo’s Wide Range Amp Technology (WRAT) circuit layout that prevents phase shifting by pushing the roll-off point higher than the listening-level frequency. Amplifying sound without phase shift creates an uncommonly well-focused and realistic audio image. If phase shift occurs and signal timing is not accurate, then neither is the resulting audio image.
      • 3-Stage Inverted Darlington Circuitry: Onkyo TX-NR5009 features 3-Stage Inverted Darlington Circuitry. Standard amplifiers employ a negative feedback (NFB) design that counters distortion by feeding back the opposite phase of the output signal into the input stage. Unfortunately, NFB is easily affected by inverse electromotive forces from the speakers, leading to an increase in circuit noise. Three-Stage Inverted Darlington Circuitry is a core Onkyo technology incorporating a low-NFB design that makes the sound more natural. Sensitive to oscillations, this circuitry requires very advanced control technology in order to be incorporated into the amplifier.
      • Toroidal Transformer: Onkyo TX-NR5009 has a toroidal transformer which in general costs several times more than a regular C-core transformer and radiates less electromagnetic noise outside its donut shaped core.

      THX™ Ultra2 Plus certification

      Onkyo TX-NR5009 is THX™ Ultra2 Plus certified. This means that it brings the cinematic experience to large home theaters, 3,000 cubic feet (85 cubic meters) in size, with a viewing distance of 12 feet (4 meters) or greater from the screen.



      AMPLIFIER Onkyo TX-NR5009 Sony STR-ZA3000ES
      Channels9.27.2
      Power Output145 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven)80 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven)
      Front Wide Channel Support
      THX™ Certification Ultra2 Plus
      Continuous 6 Ω Rated
      Certified 4 Ω Performance
      Bi-amp Capability

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      7. Speaker Configurations

      Onkyo TX-NR5009's and Sony STR-ZA3000ES's amplifiers can be assigned for different speaker configurations.

      • Configurations: Available configurations are:
      • Onkyo TX-NR5009: 5.2, 7.2, 9.2 with internal amplifier.
      • Sony STR-ZA3000ES: 5.2, 7.2 with internal amplifier.
      • Front Wide Channel support: With the presence of two front wide speakers you can enhance the front surround stage. The following speaker configurations are available for front wide channels:
      • Onkyo TX-NR5009: 9.2.
      • Sony STR-ZA3000ES: Does not support.
      • 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

      Audyssey DSX

      Onkyo TX-NR5009 supports Audyssey DSX which allows you to augment a standard five-channel home theater with either two Front Wide or two Front High speakers. The Wide channels create an expansive soundstage and bring out convincing directional effects. Alternatively, Height channels can add a vertical dimension to movie and game soundtracks.


      AUDIO DECODING Onkyo TX-NR5009 Sony STR-ZA3000ES
      Dolby Atmos
      Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization
      Dolby Atmos Music
      Dolby TrueHD
      Dolby Digital Plus
      Dolby Surround Upmixer
      Dolby Pro Logic PLIIz PLIIx
      Dolby Digital EX
      Surround EX also known as Dolby Digital Surround EX
      DTS:X
      DTS Neural:X
      DTS Virtual:X
      DTS Neo Neo:X 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

      Onkyo TX-NR5009 comes with 8 HDMI inputs. It has 2 outputs which work parallelly and output the same signal.

      Sony STR-ZA3000ES comes with 6 HDMI inputs. It has 2 outputs - 1 Main and 1 Sub/Zone2.

      • 1080/60p Passthrough on Onkyo TX-NR5009: All inputs pass up to 1080p video signal.
        4K/60Hz Passthrough on Sony STR-ZA3000ES: All inputs pass up to 4K/60p (YCbCr4:4:4) video signal.
      • 4K Upscaling on Onkyo TX-NR5009: It can upscale up to 4K/30p (Marvell Qdeo) from HDMI and analog sources.
        4K Upscaling on Sony STR-ZA3000ES: It can upscale up to 4K/60p from HDMI sources.
      • Analog To HDMI Upconversion: Onkyo TX-NR5009 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.
      • HDCP 2.-1 Copy Protection: Sony STR-ZA3000ES is 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.


      VIDEO FEATURES Onkyo TX-NR5009 Sony STR-ZA3000ES
      HDR10
      HDR10+
      Dynamic HDR
      BT.2020 color space
      Dolby Vision
      HLG (Hybrid Log Gamma)
      HDBaseT Compatible
      Enhanced Audio Return Channel (eARC)
      QMS (Quick Media Switching)
      ALLM (Auto Low Latency Mode)
      VRR (Variable Refresh Rate)
      QFT (Quick Frame transport)
      3-D Ready
      Video Signal Passthroughup to 1080pup to 4K/60p (YCbCr4:4:4)
      Video Signal Upscaling up to 4K/30p (Marvell Qdeo) up to 4K/60p

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      10. Inputs and Outputs

      Audio

      • Phono Input: There is an MM phono input on Onkyo TX-NR5009 with built-in phono stage for connecting the moving magnet cartridge output of the turntable directly to the receiver.
      • 7.1 Multichannel Input: In case you have a high quality Blu-Ray or a DVD player with multichannel analog outputs you may connect it to a 7.1 multichannel analog inputs of Onkyo TX-NR5009 and use high quality DACs of the player instead of the ones in the receiver.
      • Analog Pre-Outs: Onkyo TX-NR5009 has 9.2 and Sony STR-ZA3000ES has 7.2 preamplifier outputs which allow you to connect the receivers to the external power amplifiers. 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.
      • Analog Line Inputs and Outputs: There are 7 pair of line inputs on Onkyo TX-NR5009 and 4 pair of line inputs on Sony STR-ZA3000ES for connecting sources with analog outputs. There is also 1 pair of line outputs on Onkyo TX-NR5009.
      • Digital Inputs: 4 optical inputs and 3 coaxial inputs are available on Onkyo TX-NR5009 and 2 optical inputs and 1 coaxial input are available on Sony STR-ZA3000ES for digital audio connections.
      • Headphone Output: There is a 6.3 mm (1/4") output jack on Onkyo TX-NR5009 for headphones.

      Video

      • HDMI:
      • Onkyo TX-NR5009
        Inputs:
        8 (1 front)   Outputs: 2 (simultaneous)
        8K Inputs: 0.
      • Sony STR-ZA3000ES
        Inputs:
        6 (1 front)   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.
      • Onkyo TX-NR5009
        Inputs:
        5   Outputs: 2.
      • Sony STR-ZA3000ES
        Inputs:
        2   Outputs: 1.
      • S-Video:
      • Onkyo TX-NR5009
        Inputs:
        4   Outputs: 2.
      • Sony STR-ZA3000ES
        Inputs:
        0   Outputs: 0.
      • 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.
      • Onkyo TX-NR5009 supports up to 1080p resolution on Component video connectors. resolution on Component video connectors.
      • Onkyo TX-NR5009
        Inputs:
        3   Outputs: 1.
      • Sony STR-ZA3000ES
        Inputs:
        2   Outputs: 1.

      Front A/V Inputs

      • Onkyo TX-NR5009: HDMI, USB, Composite Video, RCA Audio, Optical
      • Sony STR-ZA3000ES: HDMI, USB

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      TERMINALS Onkyo TX-NR5009 Sony STR-ZA3000ES
      HDMI Inputs8 (1 front)6 (1 front)
      HDMI Outputs2 (simultaneous)2 (1 Main, 1 Sub/Zone2)
      8K Inputs
      USB Input1 Front (for iPod/iPhone) and 1 Rear1 (Front) for update and setting
      USB DC Out Port
      Optical Inputs4 (1 front)2
      Optical Outputs
      Coaxial Inputs31
      RCA Line Inputs7 (1 front)4
      RCA Line Outputs1
      XLR Line Inputs
      Phono Input
      Multi-Channel Input 7.1
      RCA Pre-Outs9.27.2
      XLR Pre-outs
      Composite Video Inputs5 (1 front)2
      Composite Video Outputs21
      S-Video Inputs4
      S-Video Outputs2
      Component Video Inputs32
      Component Video Outputs11

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      11. Evaluations

      We evaluated Onkyo TX-NR5009 and Sony STR-ZA3000ES and gave them scores of 83 and 75 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.


      Onkyo TX-NR5009

      Sony STR-ZA3000ES

      OVERALL
      83
      OVERALL
      75

      Amplifier

      EXCELLENT
      98
      •   9.2 Channels
      •   High Power Output - 145 W
      •   THX™ Certification
      •   Independent Power Supply
      •   Toroidal Transformer
      GOOD
      80
      •   7.2 Channels
      •   Low Power Output - 80 W

      Audio Features

      GOOD
      79
      •   9.2 Channels
      •   Front Wide Channel Support
      •   9.1 Channel Processing
      •   No Dolby Atmos
      •   No Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization
      •   No DTS:X
      •   No IMAX Enhanced
      •   No Auro 3D with Auro-Matic Upmixer
      •   DSD via HDMI
      AVERAGE
      68
      •   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

      AVERAGE
      60
      •   No HDR10
      •   No HDR10+
      •   No Dolby Vision
      •   No 8K Passthrough
      •   Analog To HDMI Upconversion
      GOOD
      73
      •   No HDR10
      •   No HDR10+
      •   No Dolby Vision
      •   No 8K Passthrough

      Connectivity

      EXCELLENT
      87
      •   No eARC
      •   Wi-Fi
      •   No Bluetooth
      •   Does not Work with Amazon Alexa
      •   8 HDMI Inputs
      •   2 HDMI Outputs
      •   0 8K Input
      •   USB Input
      •   Many RCA Line Inputs
      •   Phono Input
      •   Multi-Channel Input
      •   RCA Pre-Outs
      •   Composite Video Inputs
      •   Component Video Inputs
      •   Ethernet
      GOOD
      74
      •   No eARC
      •   New HDCP Version
      •   No Wi-Fi
      •   No Bluetooth
      •   Does not Work with Amazon Alexa
      •   6 HDMI Inputs
      •   3 HDMI Outputs
      •   0 8K Input
      •   USB Input
      •   RCA Line Inputs
      •   No Phono Input
      •   RCA Pre-Outs
      •   Composite Video Inputs
      •   Component Video Inputs
      •   Ethernet

      Zones

      EXCELLENT
      90
      •   3 Zones
      EXCELLENT
      90
      •   3 Zones

      Radio

      EXCELLENT
      91
      •   Analog Tuner
      •   Pandora
      •   Spotify
      •   No Tidal
      AVERAGE
      59
      •   Analog Tuner
      •   No Pandora
      •   No Spotify
      •   No Tidal

      12. Specifications

      GENERAL Onkyo TX-NR5009 Sony STR-ZA3000ES
      BrandOnkyoSony
      SeriesES
      ModelTX-NR5009STR-ZA3000ES
      TypeA/V ReceiverA/V Receiver
      CountryOthersUSA and Canada
      Release Year20112016
      SuccessorOnkyo TX-NR5010 Sony STR-ZA3100ES
      AMPLIFIER Onkyo TX-NR5009 Sony STR-ZA3000ES
      Channels9.27.2
      Power Output145 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven)80 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven)
      Front Wide Channel Support
      WRAT (Wide Range Amplifier Technology)
      VLSC (Vector Linear Shaping Circuitry) All Channels
      Optimum Gain Volume Circuitry Linear
      THX™ Certification Ultra2 Plus
      Continuous 6 Ω Rated
      Certified 4 Ω Performance
      Discrete Output Stage Circuitry
      3-Stage Inverted Darlington Circuitry
      PUSH-PULL Design
      Independent Block Construction (Amp/Preprocessor)
      Bi-amp Capability
      BTL (Bridged Transless or Bridging)
      AUDIO FEATURES Onkyo TX-NR5009 Sony STR-ZA3000ES
      Digital Processing Crossover Network
      Digital Signal Processing (DSP) EngineAdvanced 32-Bit Processing DSP Chip
      DACBurr-Brown
      DAC Specs192 kHz/32 Bit
      Maximum Channel Processing9.17.1
      Air Studios Monitor Certification
      Dolby Atmos
      Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization
      Dolby Atmos Music
      Dolby TrueHD
      Dolby Digital Plus
      Dolby Surround Upmixer
      Dolby Pro Logic PLIIz PLIIx
      Dolby Digital EX
      Surround EX also known as Dolby Digital Surround EX
      DTS:X
      DTS Neural:X
      DTS Virtual:X
      DTS Neo Neo:X 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
      Music Playback via USBFLAC, WAV, WMA, WMA Lossless, Ogg, MP3, LPCM, AAC
      High Resolution Music Playback via USB and/or Network up to 96 kHz
      High Resolution Audio Formats via USBFLAC, WAV, WMA Lossless, LPCM, AAC
      Gapless Playback
      DSD via HDMI 2-ch/Multi-ch Input 2-ch/Multi-ch Input
      DSD via USB
      DSD to PCM Converter
      USB DAC
      Jitter Reduction PLL (Phase Locked Loop) Jitter-Cleaning Circuit Technology for All Audio Signals
      DTS Dialogue Control
      Dialog Enhancement
      Dialog Level Adjustment
      Dialog normalization
      Dialogue Lift Screen Centered Dialog Center Speaker Lift Up
      Digital Legato Linear
      In-Ceiling Speaker Mode
      Sound Optimizer
      Tone Control All Channels
      Compressed Music Enhancer Advanced Music Optimizer
      High-resolution Music Enhancer
      THX Processing Mode
      Audyssey Dynamic EQ
      Audyssey Dynamic Volume
      Audyssey LFC
      Audyssey Sub EQ HT
      Audyssey DSX
      Phase-Matching Bass Boost
      Direct Mode
      Pure Audio Mode
      Pure Direct Analog Path Mode
      Pure Direct Mode
      Virtual Speakers T-D (Theater-Dimensional)
      Independent Subwoofer Outputs
      CALIBRATION Onkyo TX-NR5009 Sony STR-ZA3000ES
      Auto Speaker Calibration System with Mic. Audyssey MultEQ XT32 Advanced D.C.A.C.
      Calibration MicrophoneMono
      Speaker Relocation
      Automatic Phase Matching
      Audyssey App Support
      VIDEO FEATURES Onkyo TX-NR5009 Sony STR-ZA3000ES
      HDR10
      HDR10+
      Dynamic HDR
      BT.2020 color space
      Dolby Vision
      HLG (Hybrid Log Gamma)
      HDBaseT Compatible
      Enhanced Audio Return Channel (eARC)
      HDCP Version2.2 (2 inputs / 2 outputs)
      QMS (Quick Media Switching)
      ALLM (Auto Low Latency Mode)
      VRR (Variable Refresh Rate)
      QFT (Quick Frame transport)
      3-D Ready
      Video Signal Passthroughup to 1080pup to 4K/60p (YCbCr4:4:4)
      Video Signal Upscaling up to 4K/30p (Marvell Qdeo) up to 4K/60p
      Analog To HDMI Upconversion Component, Composite, S-Video, PC
      Component Video Upscaling *
      Analog to Analog Video conversion Composite, S-Video, PC to Component
      Component Video Maximum Resolution1080p
      isf Certified Calibration Control
      CONNECTIVITY Onkyo TX-NR5009 Sony STR-ZA3000ES
      Wi-Fi via Front USB (optional UWF-1 sold separately)
      Bluetooth
      Works with Amazon Alexa
      Chromecast Built-In
      Works with SonoS
      DTS Play-Fi
      MHL Input
      DLNA 1.5
      AirPlay
      Apple Product Connection iPod and iPhone via front USB or optional UP-A1 Dock (sold separately)
      Remote App iPod touch/iPhone and Android Phones
      InstaPrevue Input Source Prevue
      TERMINALS Onkyo TX-NR5009 Sony STR-ZA3000ES
      HDMI Inputs8 (1 front)6 (1 front)
      HDMI Outputs2 (simultaneous)2 (1 Main, 1 Sub/Zone2)
      8K Inputs
      USB Input1 Front (for iPod/iPhone) and 1 Rear1 (Front) for update and setting
      USB DC Out Port
      Optical Inputs4 (1 front)2
      Optical Outputs
      Coaxial Inputs31
      RCA Line Inputs7 (1 front)4
      RCA Line Outputs1
      XLR Line Inputs
      Phono Input
      Multi-Channel Input 7.1
      RCA Pre-Outs9.27.2
      XLR Pre-outs
      Composite Video Inputs5 (1 front)2
      Composite Video Outputs21
      S-Video Inputs4
      S-Video Outputs2
      Component Video Inputs32
      Component Video Outputs11
      Ethernet
      Ethernet Switch 8-Port Gigabit
      PC In
      Front A/V InputsHDMI, USB, Composite Video, RCA Audio, OpticalHDMI, USB
      Speaker A/B
      Headphone Out6.3 mm (1/4")
      Detachable Power Cord
      uport
      ZONES Onkyo TX-NR5009 Sony STR-ZA3000ES
      Number of Zones33
      Powered Zones 2 and 3 2
      Zone 2 OutsComposite Video, RCA Pre/Line OutHDMI, Composite Video, RCA Pre/Line Out
      Zone 3 OutsRCA Pre/Line OutRCA Pre/Line Out
      Whole House Mode
      RS-232C Interface
      +12V Trigger Output2 (Zone2, Zone 3)3 (80 mA)
      Remote (IR) Input/Output1 / 11 / 2
      MISCELLANEOUS Onkyo TX-NR5009 Sony STR-ZA3000ES
      On-Screen Display Advanced "Home" GUI Graphical User Interface
      GUI Languages3
      ONKYO-RI System Control
      RIHD (Remote Interactive Over HDMI)
      Pre-Pro/Learning Remote /
      On Screen Remote Programming
      Bi-directional Remote Setup via GUI
      Activity Based Remote
      Smart Grid-Ready
      RADIO Onkyo TX-NR5009 Sony STR-ZA3000ES
      Analog Tuner FM/AM with RDS FM/AM
      Presets4060 (30/30)
      Digital Radio DAB/DAB+ Radio via optional UP-DT1 Tuner (sold separately)
      Internet Radio vTuner
      Pandora
      Spotify
      Tidal
      Deezer
      Napster
      SiriusXM
      CONSTRUCTION Onkyo TX-NR5009 Sony STR-ZA3000ES
      Solid Aluminum Front
      Speaker Terminals117
      Large Speaker Terminals117
      Color-Coded Speaker Terminals
      Transparent High-Grade Speaker Terminals
      Gold plated RCA terminals
      POWER Onkyo TX-NR5009 Sony STR-ZA3000ES
      Power SupplyAC 220-240 V, 50/60 HzAC 120 V, 60 Hz
      Independent Power Supply4
      H.C.P.S. (High Current Power Supply) Massive High Power Toroidal Transformer
      Toroidal Transformer
      Power Consumption1160 W290 W
      No Sound Power145 W
      Standby Power0.3 W0.3 W
      Capacitor Bank22,000 µF
      PHYSICAL Onkyo TX-NR5009 Sony STR-ZA3000ES
      Dimensions (W x H x D)435 mm x 198.5 mm x 463.5 mm
      17-1/8" x 7-13/16" x 18-1/4"
      430 mm x 174 mm x 410 mm
      17" x 6-7/8" x 16-1/4"
      Weight25.0 kg (55.1 lbs)13.4 kg (29 lbs. 9 oz.)
      SPECIFICATIONS Onkyo TX-NR5009 Sony STR-ZA3000ES
      Power Output (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven, FTC)145 W (0.05% THD)80 W (0.09% THD)
      Power Output (8 Ω, 1 kHz, 2 channel Driven, FTC)175 W (0.7% THD)110 W (0.9% THD)
      Power Output (6 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven)100 W (0.09% THD)
      Power Output (6 Ω, 1 kHz, 2 channel driven, FTC)185 W (0.1% 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)280 W
      Rated Power Output (6 Ω, 1 kHz, 1 channel driven, IEC)220 W (1% THD)
      Dynamic Power per Channel (3 Ω, Front)400 W
      Dynamic Power per Channel (4 Ω, Front)300 W
      Dynamic Power per Channel (8 Ω, Front)180 W
      THD0.05% (20 Hz - 20 kHz, half power)
      Damping Factor60 (Front, 1 kHz, 8 Ω)
      Input Sensitivity and Impedance (Line)200 mV/47 kΩ (Line)150 mV/50 kΩ
      Input Sensitivity and Impedance (Phono MM)2.5 mV/47 kΩ
      Rated Preout Level and Impedance1 V/470 Ω2 V/1 kΩ (All channels and Subwoofer)
      Maximum Preout Level and Impedance5.5 V/470 Ω
      Phono Overload70 mV (MM 1 kHz 0.5%)
      S/N Ratio (Line, IHF-A)110 dB105 dB (20 kHz LPF, 500 mV)
      S/N Ratio (Phono MM, IHF-A)80 dB
      S/N Ratio (digital)96 dB (20 kHz LPF)
      Frequency Response (Analog In)5 Hz - 100 kHz/+1 dB, -3 dB (Direct mode)10 Hz - 100 kHz/±3 dB
      DSD Sampling Rates via HDMI2.8 MHz2.8 MHz
      Video Input Sensitivity/Output Level and Impedance 1 Vp-p/75 Ω (Component and S-Video Y)
      0.7 Vp-p/75 Ω (Component PB/CB, PR/CR)
      1 Vp-p/75 Ω (Composite)
      0.25 Vp-p/75 Ω (S-Video C)
      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 - 100 MHz/+0 dB, -3 dB (Component)
      Ethernet Standard100BASE-TX
      FM Frequency87.5 MHz - 108.0 MHz87.5 MHz - 108.0 MHz
      AM Frequency522/530 kHz - 1611/1710 kHz530 kHz - 1710 kHz
      Warranty2 Years5 Years

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

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