1-on-1 Comparison
Side-by-Side Comparison
Sony ES STR-ZA2000ES
Sony ES STR-ZA1000ES
Highlights
- 7.2 channels
- 7.1 channel processing
- 75 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven)
- 4K Upscaling, 4K Passthrough
- Ethernet
- USB input
Highlights
- 7.2 channels
- 7.1 channel processing
- 70 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven)
- 4K Upscaling, 4K Passthrough
- Ethernet
- USB input
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Content
Overview
Here we are comparing Sony ES STR-ZA2000ES to Sony ES 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. Both receivers have 7 channel amplifiers with Sony ES STR-ZA2000ES's being more powerful.
Advantage of Sony ES STR-ZA2000ES
This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Sony ES STR-ZA2000ES over Sony ES STR-ZA1000ES.
Sony ES STR-ZA2000ES has more power per channel.
Sony ES STR-ZA2000ES | vs | Sony ES STR-ZA1000ES | |
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More HDMI Inputs | 6 (1 front) | vs | 5 |
Front A/V Inputs | HDMI, USB | vs | USB |
Higher Power Output (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven, FTC) | 75 W (0.09% THD) | vs | 70 W (0.09% THD) |
Higher Power Output (8 Ω, 1 kHz, 2 channel Driven, FTC) | 100 W (0.9% THD) | vs | 90 W (0.9% THD) |
Higher Power Output (6 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven) | 95 W (0.09% THD) | vs | 90 W (0.09% THD) |
Common Strengths and Weaknesses
Here we list common strengths and weaknesses of both receivers.
STRENGTHS |
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DSD via HDMI |
Auto Speaker Calibration System with Mic. |
New HDCP Version |
4K or 8K Video Passthrough |
4K or 8K Signal Upscaling |
Ethernet |
USB Input |
Composite Video Inputs |
Component Video Inputs |
Zones |
Analog Tuner |
WEAKNESSES |
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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 eARC |
No HDR10 |
No HDR10+ |
No Dolby Vision |
No Chromecast Built-In |
Does not Work with Amazon Alexa |
No Wi-Fi |
No Bluetooth |
Few 8K Inputs |
Few Optical Inputs |
No RCA Pre-Outs |
No Pandora |
No Spotify |
No Tidal |
Audio Section
Amplifier
Sony ES STR-ZA2000ES | Sony ES STR-ZA1000ES |
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7 channel Amplifier: Sony ES STR-ZA2000ES features 7 channel power amplifier. It is rated at 75 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven). |
7 channel Amplifier: Sony ES STR-ZA1000ES features 7 channel power amplifier. It is rated at 70 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven). |
Speaker Configurations
Sony ES STR-ZA2000ES's and Sony ES STR-ZA1000ES's amplifiers can be assigned for different speaker configurations.
- Configurations: Available configurations are:
- Sony ES STR-ZA2000ES: 5.2, 7.2 with internal amplifier.
- Sony ES 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.
- Digital Legato Linear: Sony ES STR-ZA2000ES and Sony ES STR-ZA1000ES feature Digital Legato Linear (D.L.L.) to play audio signals with high-quality sound. The D.L.L. function is a technology developed by Sony that allows low-quality digital and analog audio signals to be played with high-quality sound. This function is available for Linear PCM signals, as well as lossy compression audio formats and analog audio signals. It works when [2ch Stereo], [Direct], [A.F.D.] or [Multi Stereo] is selected.
Sound Processing
Room Calibration
Sony ES STR-ZA2000ES and Sony ES STR-ZA1000ES come with Advanced D.C.A.C. room correction system.
Video Section
HDMI
Sony ES STR-ZA2000ES comes with 6 HDMI inputs. It has 2 outputs - 1 Main and 1 Sub/Zone2.
Sony ES 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/60p (YCbCr4:4:4) video signal.
- 4K Upscaling: Both receivers can upscale up to 4K/60p from HDMI sources.
- 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.
Inputs and Outputs
Audio
- Analog Line Inputs: There are 4 pair of line inputs on both receivers for connecting sources with analog outputs.
- Digital Inputs and Outputs: 0 optical input, 2 optical outputs and 1 coaxial input are available for digital audio connections on both receivers.
Video
- HDMI:
- Sony ES STR-ZA2000ES
Inputs: 6 (1 front) Outputs: 2 (1 Main, 1 Sub/Zone2)
8K Inputs: 0. - Sony ES 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.
- Sony ES STR-ZA2000ES
Inputs: 2 Outputs: 1. - Sony ES 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. resolution on Component video connectors. resolution on Component video connectors.
- Sony ES STR-ZA2000ES
Inputs: 2 Outputs: 1. - Sony ES STR-ZA1000ES
Inputs: 2 Outputs: 1.
Front A/V Inputs
- Sony ES STR-ZA2000ES: HDMI, USB
- Sony ES STR-ZA1000ES: USB
Sony ES STR-ZA2000ES
Sony ES STR-ZA1000ES
Specifications
And in the end let us list all the available specifications of the receivers side-by-side.
BASICS | Sony ES STR-ZA2000ES | Sony ES STR-ZA1000ES |
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Brand | Sony | Sony |
Series | ES | ES |
Model | STR-ZA2000ES | STR-ZA1000ES |
Type | A/V Receiver | A/V Receiver |
Country | USA and Canada | USA and Canada |
Release Year | 2016 | 2016 |
AMPLIFIER | Sony ES STR-ZA2000ES | Sony ES STR-ZA1000ES |
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Channels | 7.2 | 7.2 |
Front Wide Channel Support | ||
THX™ Certification | ||
Continuous 6 Ω Rated | ||
Certified 4 Ω Performance | ||
Bi-amp Capability |
AUDIO | Sony ES STR-ZA2000ES | Sony ES STR-ZA1000ES |
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Maximum Channel Processing | 7.1 | 7.1 |
Air Studios Monitor Certification | ||
Dolby Atmos | ||
Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization | ||
Dolby Atmos Music | ||
Dolby TrueHD | ||
Dolby Digital Plus | ||
Dolby Surround Upmixer | ||
Dolby Pro Logic | PLIIx | PLIIx |
Dolby Digital EX | ||
Surround EX | ||
DTS:X | ||
DTS Neural:X | ||
DTS Virtual:X | ||
DTS Neo | Neo:6 | 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 | ||
PCM | 2-ch/Multi-ch Input | 2-ch/Multi-ch Input |
Music Playback via USB | ||
DSD via HDMI | 2-ch/Multi-ch Input | 2-ch/Multi-ch Input |
DSD via USB | ||
DSD to PCM Converter | ||
USB DAC | ||
DTS Dialog Control | ||
Dialogue Lift | Center Speaker Lift Up | Center Speaker Lift Up |
Digital Legato Linear | ||
In-Ceiling Speaker Mode | ||
Sound Optimizer | ||
Audyssey Dynamic EQ | ||
Audyssey Dynamic Volume | ||
Audyssey LFC | ||
Audyssey Sub EQ HT | ||
Audyssey DSX | ||
Direct Mode | ||
Pure Direct Mode |
CALIBRATION | Sony ES STR-ZA2000ES | Sony ES STR-ZA1000ES |
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Auto Speaker Calibration System with Mic. | Advanced D.C.A.C. | Advanced D.C.A.C. |
Calibration Microphone | Mono | Mono |
Speaker Relocation | ||
Automatic Phase Matching |
VIDEO | Sony ES STR-ZA2000ES | Sony ES STR-ZA1000ES |
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Enhanced ARC | ||
HDCP Version | 2.2 (1 input / 1 output) | 2.2 (1 input / 1 output) |
HDR10 | ||
HDR10+ | ||
Dynamic HDR | ||
Dolby Vision | ||
HLG (Hybrid Log Gamma) | ||
BT.2020 color space | ||
QMS (Quick Media Switching) | ||
ALLM (Auto Low Latency Mode) | ||
VRR (Variable Refresh Rate) | ||
QFT (Quick Frame transport) | ||
3-D Ready | ||
Video Signal Passthrough | up to 4K/60p (YCbCr4:4:4) | up to 4K/60p (YCbCr4:4:4) |
Video Signal Upscaling | up to 4K/60p | up to 4K/60p |
isf Certified Calibration Control |
CONNECTIVITY | Sony ES STR-ZA2000ES | Sony ES STR-ZA1000ES |
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MHL Input | ||
DLNA 1.5 | ||
FireConnect | ||
FlareConnect | ||
Chromecast Built-In | ||
DTS Play-Fi | ||
Works with Amazon Alexa | ||
Works with SONOS | ||
AirPlay | ||
InstaPrevue Input Source Prevue | ||
Ethernet | ||
Ethernet Switch | 8-Port Gigabit | 8-Port Gigabit |
Wi-Fi | ||
Bluetooth | ||
HDBaseT Compatible | ||
HDMI Inputs | 6 (1 front) | 5 |
HDMI Outputs | 2 (1 Main, 1 Sub/Zone2) | 2 (1 Main, 1 Sub/Zone2) |
8K Inputs | ||
USB Input | 1 (Front) for update and setting | 1 (Front) for update and setting |
USB DC Out Port | ||
RCA Line Input | 4 | 4 |
RCA Line Output | ||
XLR Line Inputs | ||
Phono Input | ||
Optical Inputs | 2 | 2 |
Optical Outputs | ||
Coaxial Inputs | 1 | 1 |
Composite Video Input | 2 | 2 |
Composite Video Output | 1 | 1 |
S-Video Input | ||
S-Video Output | ||
Component Video Input | 2 | 2 |
Component Video Output | 1 | 1 |
PC In | ||
Multi-Channel Input | ||
RCA Pre-Outs | 0.2 | 0.2 |
XLR Pre-outs | ||
Front A/V Inputs | HDMI, USB | USB |
Speaker A/B | ||
Headphone Out |
ZONES | Sony ES STR-ZA2000ES | Sony ES STR-ZA1000ES |
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Zones | 3 | 3 |
Powered Zones | 2 | 2 |
Zone 2 Outs | HDMI, Composite Video, RCA Pre/Line Out | HDMI, Composite Video, RCA Pre/Line Out |
Zone 3 Outs | RCA Pre/Line Out | RCA Pre/Line Out |
RS-232C Interface | ||
+12V Trigger Output | 1 (80 mA) | 1 (80 mA) |
Remote (IR) Input/Output | 1 / 2 | 1 / 2 |
MISC | Sony ES STR-ZA2000ES | Sony ES STR-ZA1000ES |
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On-Screen Display | Graphical User Interface | Graphical User Interface |
GUI Languages | 3 | 3 |
Detachable Power Cord |
RADIO | Sony ES STR-ZA2000ES | Sony ES STR-ZA1000ES |
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Analog Tuner | FM/AM | FM/AM |
Presets | 60 (30/30) | 60 (30/30) |
Digital Radio | ||
Internet Radio | ||
Pandora | ||
Spotify | ||
Tidal | ||
Deezer | ||
Napster | ||
SiriusXM Internet Radio |
CONSTRUCTION | Sony ES STR-ZA2000ES | Sony ES STR-ZA1000ES |
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Speaker Terminals | 7 | 7 |
Large Speaker Terminals | 7 | 7 |
Color-Coded Speaker Terminals | ||
Gold plated RCA terminals |
POWER | Sony ES STR-ZA2000ES | Sony ES STR-ZA1000ES |
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Power Supply | AC 120 V, 60 Hz | AC 120 V, 60 Hz |
Power Consumption | 290 W | 290 W |
Standby Power | 0.3 W | 0.3 W |
GENERAL | Sony ES STR-ZA2000ES | Sony ES STR-ZA1000ES |
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Dimensions (W x H x D) | 430 mm x 174 mm x 410 mm 17" x 6-7/8" x 16-1/4" | 430 mm x 174 mm x 410 mm 17" x 6-7/8" x 16-1/4" |
Weight | 13.0 kg (28 lbs. 11 oz.) | 12.3 kg (27 lbs. 2 oz.) |
Warranty | 5 Years | 5 Years |
SPECS | Sony ES STR-ZA2000ES | Sony ES STR-ZA1000ES |
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Power Output (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 | 75 W (0.09% THD) | 70 W (0.09% THD) |
Power Output (8 Ω, 1 kHz, 2 | 100 W (0.9% THD) | 90 W (0.9% THD) |
Power Output (6 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 | 95 W (0.09% THD) | 90 W (0.09% THD) |
Power Output (6 Ω, 1 kHz, 2 | 120 W (0.9% THD) | 120 W (0.9% THD) |
Power Output (6 Ω, 1 kHz, 1 channel driven, FTC) | 150 W (0.9% THD) | 150 W (0.9% THD) |
Input Sensitivity and Impedance (Line) | 150 mV/50 kΩ | 150 mV/50 kΩ |
Rated Preout Level and Impedance | 2 V/1 kΩ (Subwoofer) | 2 V/1 kΩ (Subwoofer) |
S/N Ratio (Line, IHF-A) | 105 dB (20 kHz LPF, 500 mV) | 105 dB (20 kHz LPF, 500 mV) |
S/N Ratio (digital) | 96 dB (20 kHz LPF) | 96 dB (20 kHz LPF) |
Frequency Response (Analog In) | 10 Hz - 100 kHz/±3 dB | 10 Hz - 100 kHz/±3 dB |
DSD Sampling Rates via HDMI | 2.8 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) |
FM Frequency | 87.5 MHz - 108.0 MHz | 87.5 MHz - 108.0 MHz |
AM Frequency | 530 kHz - 1710 kHz | 530 kHz - 1710 kHz |
* - 480i/576i and 480p/576p only
** - 480i/576i only
*** - no 1080p/24 upconversion
**** - 1080p signal is not converted