Pioneer SC-1522-K vs Sony STR-ZA1000ES

      Pioneer SC-1522-K

      Sony STR-ZA1000ES
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      Highlights

      • 9.2 Channels
      • 9.1 Channel Processing
      • 130 W (8 Ω, 1 kHz, 2 channel driven)
      • THX™Select™2 Plus Certified
      • Bluetooth, Ethernet

      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 Pioneer SC-1522-K
      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 Pioneer SC-1522-K 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 Pioneer SC-1522-K has 9 channel and the Sony STR-ZA1000ES has 7 channel amplifiers with Pioneer SC-1522-K's being more powerful.


      Pioneer SC-1522-K Sony STR-ZA1000ES

      Pioneer SC-1522-K was introduced in 2012. It is equipped with 9 channel amplifier with 130 W (8 Ω, 1 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 1080/24p (Marvell Qdeo) 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 Pioneer SC-1522-K and Sony STR-ZA1000ES and gave them scores of 79 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.

      Pioneer SC-1522-K

      Sony STR-ZA1000ES

      Amplifier
      94
      Amplifier
      77
      Audio Features
      76
      Audio Features
      66
      Video Features
      54
      Video Features
      73
      Connectivity
      84
      Connectivity
      68
      Zones
      88
      Zones
      89
      Radio
      85
      Radio
      59
      OVERALL
      79
      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 Pioneer SC-1522-K and Sony STR-ZA1000ES.

      PROS

      Pioneer SC-1522-K

      Sony STR-ZA1000ES

      •   High Power Output - 130 W
      •   Front Wide Channel Support
      •   THX™ Certification
      •   9.1 Channel Processing
      •   DSD via HDMI
      •   Auto Speaker Calibration System with Mic.
      •   New HDCP Version
      •   Analog To HDMI Upconversion
      •   Bluetooth
      •   8 HDMI Inputs
      •   USB Input
      •   RCA Pre-Outs
      •   Composite Video Inputs
      •   Component Video Inputs
      •   Ethernet
      •   3 Zones
      •   Analog Tuner
      •   Pandora
      •   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

      Pioneer SC-1522-K

      Sony STR-ZA1000ES

      •   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
      •   Does not Work with Amazon Alexa
      •   0 8K Input
      •   No Phono Input
      •   No Digital Radio
      •   No Spotify
      •   No Tidal
      •   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

      Pioneer SC-1522-K

      Sony STR-ZA1000ES

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

      3. Advantage of Pioneer SC-1522-K

      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Pioneer SC-1522-K over Sony STR-ZA1000ES.

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      Pioneer SC-1522-K vs Sony STR-ZA1000ES
      More Channels 9.2 vs 7.2
      Higher Power Output 130 W (8 Ω, 1 kHz, 2 channel driven) vs 70 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven)
      Front Wide Channel Support vs
      THX™ Certification Select™2 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 WAV, MP3, WMA, AAC, FLAC vs
      DSD to PCM Converter vs
      DTS Dialog Control [] vs
      Wi-Fi via optional AS-WL300 adapter (sold separately) vs
      Bluetooth via optional AS-BT100 or AS-BT200 adapters (sold separately) vs
      MHL Input 1 Front vs
      DLNA 1.5 vs
      AirPlay AirPlay vs
      More HDMI Inputs 8 (1 front) vs 5
      USB DC Out Port 1 Rear for AS-WL300 (5 V, 0.6 A) vs
      More Optical Outputs 1 vs
      More Coaxial Inputs/Outputs 2 vs 1
      More RCA Line Inputs 5 vs 4
      More RCA Line Outputs 1 vs
      More RCA Pre-Outs 11.2 vs 0.2
      More Composite Video Inputs 5 (1 front) vs 2
      More Composite Video Outputs 2 vs 1
      Front A/V Inputs HDMI, USB, Composite Video vs USB
      Headphone Out 6.3 mm (1/4") vs
      +12V Trigger Output 2 (Main, Zone2, Zone 3) vs 1 (80 mA)
      More Presets 63 vs 60 (30/30)
      Internet Radio vTuner vs
      Pandora vs
      SiriusXM vs
      More Speaker Terminals 11 vs 7
      More Large Speaker Terminals 11 vs 7
      Bigger Power Supply 330 W vs 290 W
      Higher Power Output (8 Ω, 1 kHz, 2 channel Driven, FTC) 130 W (0.08% THD) vs 90 W (0.9% THD)
      Higher Power Output (6 Ω, 1 kHz, 2 channel driven, FTC) 170 W (1.0% THD) vs 120 W (0.9% THD)

      4. Advantage of Sony STR-ZA1000ES

      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Sony STR-ZA1000ES over Pioneer SC-1522-K.

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      Pioneer SC-1522-K vs Sony STR-ZA1000ES
      Video Signal Passthrough up to 1080p vs up to 4K/60p (YCbCr4:4:4)
      Video Signal Upscaling up to 1080/24p (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 + Subwoofer vs HDMI, Composite Video, RCA Pre/Line Out
      Higher S/N Ratio (Line, IHF-A) 101 dB vs 105 dB (20 kHz LPF, 500 mV)
      Wider AM Frequency Range 530 kHz - 1700 kHz vs 530 kHz - 1710 kHz
      Longer Warranty 1 Year 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 Pioneer SC-1522-K Sony STR-ZA1000ES
        DSD via HDMI 2-ch/Multi-ch Input 2-ch/Multi-ch Input
        Auto Speaker Calibration System with Mic. Advanced MCACC Advanced D.C.A.C.
        New HDCP Version2.22.2 (1 input / 1 output)
        USB Input1 Front1 (Front) for update and setting
        Composite Video Inputs5 (1 front)2
        Component Video Inputs22
        Ethernet
        Zones33
        Analog Tuner FM/AM FM/AM
      WEAKNESSES Pioneer SC-1522-K Sony STR-ZA1000ES
        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)
        Does not Work with Amazon Alexa
        Few 8K Inputs
        No Phono Input
        No Digital Radio
        No Spotify
        No Tidal

      6. Amplifier

      Pioneer SC-1522-K Sony STR-ZA1000ES

      9 channel Class D3 Amplifier: Pioneer SC-1522-K features 9 channel power amplifier with Class D3 design. It is rated at 130 W (8 Ω, 1 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).

        THX™ Select™2 Plus certification

        Pioneer SC-1522-K is THX™ Select™2 Plus certified. This means that it is ideally suited for a room where the screen-to-seat viewing distance is approximately 3 to 4 meters, and the room size is approximately 56 cubic meters.

        AMPLIFIER Pioneer SC-1522-K Sony STR-ZA1000ES
        Channels9.27.2
        Power Output130 W (8 Ω, 1 kHz, 2 channel driven)70 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven)
        Front Wide Channel Support
        THX™ Certification Select™2 Plus
        Continuous 6 Ω Rated
        Certified 4 Ω Performance
        Bi-amp Capability Front Channel

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        7. Speaker Configurations

        Pioneer SC-1522-K's and Sony STR-ZA1000ES's amplifiers can be assigned for different speaker configurations.

        • Configurations: Available configurations are:
        • Pioneer SC-1522-K: 5.2, 7.2, 9.2 with internal amplifier.
        • Sony STR-ZA1000ES: 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:
        • Pioneer SC-1522-K: 9.2.
        • Sony STR-ZA1000ES: 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.

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        8. HDMI

        Pioneer SC-1522-K comes with 8 HDMI inputs. It has 2 outputs which work parallelly and output the same signal.

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

        • 1080/60p Passthrough on Pioneer SC-1522-K: All inputs pass up to 1080p video signal.
          4K/60Hz Passthrough on Sony STR-ZA1000ES: All inputs pass up to 4K/60p (YCbCr4:4:4) video signal.
        • 1080p Upscaling on Pioneer SC-1522-K: It can upscale up to 1080/24p (Marvell Qdeo) from HDMI and analog sources.
          4K Upscaling on Sony STR-ZA1000ES: It can upscale up to 4K/60p from HDMI sources.
        • Analog To HDMI Upconversion: Pioneer SC-1522-K 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 2.2 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.


        VIDEO FEATURES Pioneer SC-1522-K 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 1080pup to 4K/60p (YCbCr4:4:4)
        Video Signal Upscaling up to 1080/24p (Marvell Qdeo) up to 4K/60p

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        9. Inputs and Outputs

        Audio

        • Analog Pre-Outs: Pioneer SC-1522-K 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.
        • Analog Line Inputs and Outputs: There are 5 pair of line inputs on Pioneer SC-1522-K and 4 pair of line inputs on Sony STR-ZA1000ES for connecting sources with analog outputs. There is also 1 pair of line outputs on Pioneer SC-1522-K.
        • Digital Inputs and Outputs: 2 optical inputs, 1 optical output and 2 coaxial inputs are available on Pioneer SC-1522-K 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 Pioneer SC-1522-K for headphones.

        Video

        • HDMI:
        • Pioneer SC-1522-K
          Inputs:           8 (1 front)   Outputs: 2 (simultaneous)
          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.
        • Pioneer SC-1522-K
          Inputs:           5   Outputs: 2.
        • 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.
        • Pioneer SC-1522-K supports up to 1080p (1125p) resolution on Component video connectors. resolution on Component video connectors.
        • Pioneer SC-1522-K
          Inputs:           2   Outputs: 1.
        • Sony STR-ZA1000ES
          Inputs:           2   Outputs: 1.

        Front A/V Inputs

        • Pioneer SC-1522-K: HDMI, USB, Composite Video
        • Sony STR-ZA1000ES: USB

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        TERMINALS Pioneer SC-1522-K Sony STR-ZA1000ES
        HDMI Inputs8 (1 front)5
        HDMI Outputs2 (simultaneous)2 (1 Main, 1 Sub/Zone2)
        8K Inputs
        USB Input1 Front1 (Front) for update and setting
        USB DC Out Port1 Rear for AS-WL300 (5 V, 0.6 A)
        Optical Inputs22
        Optical Outputs1
        Coaxial Inputs21
        RCA Line Inputs54
        RCA Line Outputs1
        XLR Line Inputs
        Phono Input
        Multi-Channel Input
        RCA Pre-Outs11.20.2
        XLR Pre-outs
        Composite Video Inputs5 (1 front)2
        Composite Video Outputs21
        S-Video Inputs
        S-Video Outputs
        Component Video Inputs22
        Component Video Outputs11

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        10. Evaluations

        We evaluated Pioneer SC-1522-K and Sony STR-ZA1000ES and gave them scores of 79 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.


        Pioneer SC-1522-K

        Sony STR-ZA1000ES

        OVERALL
        79
        OVERALL
        73

        Amplifier

        EXCELLENT
        94
        •   9.2 Channels
        •   High Power Output - 130 W
        •   THX™ Certification
        GOOD
        77
        •   7.2 Channels
        •   Low Power Output - 70 W

        Audio Features

        GOOD
        76
        •   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
        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

        POOR
        54
        •   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

        GOOD
        84
        •   No eARC
        •   New HDCP Version
        •   Wi-Fi
        •   Bluetooth
        •   Does not Work with Amazon Alexa
        •   8 HDMI Inputs
        •   2 HDMI Outputs
        •   0 8K Input
        •   USB Input
        •   RCA Line Inputs
        •   No Phono Input
        •   RCA Pre-Outs
        •   Composite Video Inputs
        •   Component Video Inputs
        •   Ethernet
        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
        88
        •   3 Zones
        EXCELLENT
        89
        •   3 Zones

        Radio

        EXCELLENT
        85
        •   Analog Tuner
        •   Pandora
        •   No Spotify
        •   No Tidal
        AVERAGE
        59
        •   Analog Tuner
        •   No Pandora
        •   No Spotify
        •   No Tidal

        11. Specifications

        GENERAL Pioneer SC-1522-K Sony STR-ZA1000ES
        BrandPioneerSony
        SeriesES
        ModelSC-1522-KSTR-ZA1000ES
        TypeA/V ReceiverA/V Receiver
        CountryUSAUSA and Canada
        Release Year20122016
        SuccessorPioneer SC-1523-K Sony STR-ZA1100ES
        AMPLIFIER Pioneer SC-1522-K Sony STR-ZA1000ES
        Channels9.27.2
        Power Output130 W (8 Ω, 1 kHz, 2 channel driven)70 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven)
        Front Wide Channel Support
        Amplifier DesignClass D3
        THX™ Certification Select™2 Plus
        Continuous 6 Ω Rated
        Certified 4 Ω Performance
        Bi-amp Capability Front Channel
        AUDIO FEATURES Pioneer SC-1522-K Sony STR-ZA1000ES
        Digital Signal Processing (DSP) EngineTexas Instruments Aureus x 2
        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
        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
        Network Audio FormatsWAV, MP3, WMA, MPEG-4 AAC, FLAC
        Music Playback via USBWAV, MP3, WMA, AAC, FLAC
        High Resolution Music Playback via USB and/or Network 88.2, 96, 176.4, 192 kHz/24 bit
        High Resolution Audio Formats via USBWAV/FLAC
        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 plus PQLS (HDMI Bitstream/ Multi)
        Auto Level ControlMulti-Channel
        DTS Dialogue Control
        Dialog Enhancement
        Dialogue Lift via Dialog Enhancement Center Speaker Lift Up
        Digital Legato Linear
        In-Ceiling Speaker Mode
        Sound Optimizer
        Sound Retriever Advanced (Multi-Channel / Auto with ARC)
        Sound Retriever AIR
        Digital noise Reduction
        Tone Control All Channels
        Compressed Music Enhancer Advanced Sound Retriever
        High-resolution Music Enhancer Hi-bit32 Audio Processing
        Digital Filter Slow Mode 192 kHz
        Audyssey Dynamic EQ
        Audyssey Dynamic Volume
        Audyssey LFC
        Audyssey Sub EQ HT
        Audyssey DSX
        Direct Mode
        Pure Direct Mode
        Auto Surround
        Optimum Surround
        Advanced Surround15+1 Modes
        Wide Surround
        Front Stage Surround Advance (Focus, Wide)
        Headphone Surround
        Virtual SpeakersSurround Back / Height / Depth / Wide
        Virtual Depth
        Independent Subwoofer Outputs
        CALIBRATION Pioneer SC-1522-K Sony STR-ZA1000ES
        Auto Speaker Calibration System with Mic. Advanced MCACC Advanced D.C.A.C.
        Calibration MicrophoneMono
        Speaker Relocation
        Automatic Phase Matching
        Manual MCACC
        MCACC Memory6
        Phase Control
        Auto Phase Control Plus
        Full Band Phase Control
        Standing Wave Control
        EQ Bands9-Band
        Symmetric EQ
        X-Curve
        Distance Adjustment1/2 inch
        Precision Distance
        Polarity Check
        Auto Subwoofer Crossover
        PC Display
        VIDEO FEATURES Pioneer SC-1522-K 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 1080pup to 4K/60p (YCbCr4:4:4)
        Video Signal Upscaling up to 1080/24p (Marvell Qdeo) up to 4K/60p
        Analog To HDMI Upconversion Component****, Composite
        Component Video Upscaling
        Analog to Analog Video conversion
        Component Video Maximum Resolution1080p (1125p)
        Stream Smoother
        Pure Cinema
        Video Parameter AdjustmentsHD Sources Progressive Motion - YNR, CNR, BNR, MNR, Detail, Brightness, Contrast, Hue, Chroma, Black level
        Triple HD noise Reduction
        Super Resolution
        isf Certified Calibration Control
        CONNECTIVITY Pioneer SC-1522-K Sony STR-ZA1000ES
        Wi-Fi via optional AS-WL300 adapter (sold separately)
        Bluetooth via optional AS-BT100 or AS-BT200 adapters (sold separately)
        Works with Amazon Alexa
        Chromecast Built-In
        Works with SonoS
        DTS Play-Fi
        MHL Input 1 Front
        DLNA 1.5
        AirPlay AirPlay
        Apple Product Connection iPod, iPhone and iPad via front USB
        Remote AppiControlAV2012
        InstaPrevue Input Source Prevue
        TERMINALS Pioneer SC-1522-K Sony STR-ZA1000ES
        HDMI Inputs8 (1 front)5
        HDMI Outputs2 (simultaneous)2 (1 Main, 1 Sub/Zone2)
        8K Inputs
        USB Input1 Front1 (Front) for update and setting
        USB DC Out Port1 Rear for AS-WL300 (5 V, 0.6 A)
        Optical Inputs22
        Optical Outputs1
        Coaxial Inputs21
        RCA Line Inputs54
        RCA Line Outputs1
        XLR Line Inputs
        Phono Input
        Multi-Channel Input
        RCA Pre-Outs11.20.2
        XLR Pre-outs
        Composite Video Inputs5 (1 front)2
        Composite Video Outputs21
        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 VideoUSB
        Speaker A/B
        Headphone Out6.3 mm (1/4")
        Detachable Power Cord
        adapterport
        ZONES Pioneer SC-1522-K Sony STR-ZA1000ES
        Number of Zones33
        Powered Zones 2 and 3 2
        Zone 2 OutsComposite Video, RCA Pre/Line Out + SubwooferHDMI, Composite Video, RCA Pre/Line Out
        Zone 3 OutsRCA Pre/Line OutRCA Pre/Line Out
        RS-232C Interface
        +12V Trigger Output2 (Main, Zone2, Zone 3)1 (80 mA)
        Remote (IR) Input/Output2 / 11 / 2
        MISCELLANEOUS Pioneer SC-1522-K Sony STR-ZA1000ES
        On-Screen DisplayGUI Graphical User Interface
        GUI Languages3
        Multi-Zone On-Screen DisplayZone 2 Text
        AV Navigator
        IP Control
        PreAmp Mode
        Versatile Speaker Configuration7 Mode (Bi-Amp / Zone 2 / B-Speaker / Surround Back / Front Height / Front Width
        FL Dimmer
        Function Rename
        Remote Controllerlearning remote control
        RADIO Pioneer SC-1522-K Sony STR-ZA1000ES
        Analog Tuner FM/AM FM/AM
        Presets6360 (30/30)
        Digital Radio
        Internet Radio vTuner
        Pandora
        Spotify
        Tidal
        Deezer
        Napster
        SiriusXM
        CONSTRUCTION Pioneer SC-1522-K Sony STR-ZA1000ES
        ChassisInsulated Dual Chassis
        Front PanelBrushed Aluminum
        Solid Aluminum FrontAluminum Chassis
        ConstructionAdvanced Direct Construction
        Speaker Terminals117
        Large Speaker Terminals117
        Color-Coded Speaker Terminals
        3D Space Frame Construction
        Gold plated RCA terminals
        POWER Pioneer SC-1522-K Sony STR-ZA1000ES
        Power SupplyAC 120 V, 60 HzAC 120 V, 60 Hz
        Low Leakage Flux Power Transformer
        Transformer Stabilizer
        Power Consumption330 W290 W
        Standby Power0.1 W0.3 W
        Auto Power Standby
        PHYSICAL Pioneer SC-1522-K Sony STR-ZA1000ES
        Dimensions (W x H x D)435 mm x 185 mm x 441 mm
        17-1/8" x 7-1/4" x 17-3/8"        		430 mm x 174 mm x 410 mm
        17" x 6-7/8" x 16-1/4"
        Weight15.1 kg (33.3 lbs)12.3 kg (27 lbs. 2 oz.)
        SPECIFICATIONS Pioneer SC-1522-K Sony STR-ZA1000ES
        Power Output (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven, FTC)70 W (0.09% THD)
        Power Output (8 Ω, 1 kHz, 2 channel Driven, FTC)130 W (0.08% THD)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)170 W (1.0% THD)120 W (0.9% THD)
        Power Output (6 Ω, 1 kHz, 1 channel driven, FTC)150 W (0.9% THD)
        Power Output (4 Ω, 1 kHz, 2 channel Driven)210 W (1.0% THD)
        Multi Channel Simultaneous Drive720 W (8 Ω, 1 kHz, 1.0%)
        THD0.04% (1 kHz, 110 W + 110 W, 8 Ω)
        Input Sensitivity and Impedance (Line)380 mV/47 kΩ (Line)150 mV/50 kΩ
        Rated Preout Level and Impedance2 V/1 kΩ (Subwoofer)
        Rated Lineout Level and Impedance380 mV/2.2 kΩ (REC OUT)
        S/N Ratio (Line, IHF-A)101 dB105 dB (20 kHz LPF, 500 mV)
        S/N Ratio (digital)96 dB (20 kHz LPF)
        Frequency Response (Analog In)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 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)
        Ethernet Standard10BASE-T/100BASE-TX
        HDMI Terminal19-pin (not DVI)
        HDMI Output Type5 V, 55 mA
        HDMI Input/MHL Terminal5 V, 1 A
        USB TerminalUSB2.0 (Type A) 5 V, 2,1 A
        FM Frequency87.5 MHz - 108 MHz87.5 MHz - 108.0 MHz
        AM Frequency530 kHz - 1700 kHz530 kHz - 1710 kHz
        Warranty1 Year5 Years

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

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