Sony STR-ZA3000ES vs Yamaha RX-A730

      Sony STR-ZA3000ES

      Yamaha RX-A730
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      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

      Highlights

      • 7.2 Channels
      • 7.1 Channel Processing
      • 90 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven)
      • 4K/30Hz Passthrough, 4K/30Hz Upscaling
      • Bluetooth, Ethernet

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      Table of Contents
      1. Overview
      2. Pros and Cons
      3. Advantage of Sony STR-ZA3000ES
      4. Advantage of Yamaha RX-A730
      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 Sony STR-ZA3000ES to Yamaha RX-A730 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 STR-ZA3000ES's being less powerful.


      Sony STR-ZA3000ES Yamaha RX-A730

      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.

      Yamaha RX-A730 was introduced in 2013. It is equipped with 7 channel amplifier with 90 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/30Hz and upscales up to 4K/30p video signal.

      We evaluated Sony STR-ZA3000ES and Yamaha RX-A730 and gave them scores of 75 and 77 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.

      Sony STR-ZA3000ES

      Yamaha RX-A730

      Amplifier
      80
      Amplifier
      88
      Audio Features
      68
      Audio Features
      68
      Video Features
      73
      Video Features
      66
      Connectivity
      74
      Connectivity
      79
      Zones
      90
      Zones
      79
      Radio
      59
      Radio
      92
      OVERALL
      75
      OVERALL
      77

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

      2. Pros and Cons

      In this section we present pros and cons of Sony STR-ZA3000ES and Yamaha RX-A730.

      PROS

      Sony STR-ZA3000ES

      Yamaha RX-A730

      •   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
      •   DSD via HDMI
      •   Auto Speaker Calibration System with Mic.
      •   New HDCP Version
      •   Analog To HDMI Upconversion
      •   Bluetooth
      •   USB Input
      •   Composite Video Inputs
      •   Component Video Inputs
      •   Ethernet
      •   Analog Tuner
      •   Pandora
      •   Spotify

      CONS

      Sony STR-ZA3000ES

      Yamaha RX-A730

      •   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
      •   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 HDR10
      •   No HDR10+
      •   No Dolby Vision
      •   No eARC
      •   No 8K Passthrough
      •   Does not Work with Amazon Alexa
      •   1 HDMI Outputs
      •   0 8K Input
      •   No Phono Input
      •   No RCA Pre-Outs
      •   No Digital Radio
      •   No Tidal


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

      AVERAGE

      Sony STR-ZA3000ES

      Yamaha RX-A730

      •   7.2 Channels
      •   7.1 Channel Processing
      •   6 HDMI Inputs
      •   3 HDMI Outputs
      •   RCA Line Inputs
      •   7.2 Channels
      •   Power Output - 90 W
      •   7.1 Channel Processing
      •   Wi-Fi
      •   6 HDMI Inputs
      •   RCA Line Inputs
      •   2 Zones

      3. Advantage of Sony STR-ZA3000ES

      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Sony STR-ZA3000ES over Yamaha RX-A730.

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      Sony STR-ZA3000ES vs Yamaha RX-A730
      Video Signal Passthrough up to 4K/60p (YCbCr4:4:4) vs up to 4K/30p
      Video Signal Upscaling up to 4K/60p vs up to 4K/30p
      More HDMI Outputs 2 (1 Main, 1 Sub/Zone2) vs 1
      More RCA Pre-Outs 7.2 vs 0.2
      Ethernet Switch 8-Port Gigabit vs
      Speaker A/B vs
      More Zones 3 vs 2
      Zone 2 Outs HDMI, Composite Video, RCA Pre/Line Out vs Line Out
      RS-232C Interface vs
      +12V Trigger Output 3 (80 mA) vs (1)
      Remote (IR) Input/Output 1 / 2 vs 1 / 1
      More Presets 60 (30/30) vs 40
      Higher Power Output (8 Ω, 1 kHz, 2 channel Driven, FTC) 110 W (0.9% THD) vs 105 W (0.9% THD)
      Higher S/N Ratio (Line, IHF-A) 105 dB (20 kHz LPF, 500 mV) vs 100 dB
      Longer Warranty 5 Years vs 3 Years

      4. Advantage of Yamaha RX-A730

      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Yamaha RX-A730 over Sony STR-ZA3000ES.

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      Higher Power Output 80 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven) vs 90 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven)
      Certified 4 Ω Performance vs
      Dolby Digital EX vs
      Music Playback via USB vs MP3, WMA, AAC, WAV, FLAC
      Wi-Fi vs via optional YWA-10 adapter (sold separately)
      Bluetooth vs via optional YBA-11 adapter (sold separately)
      MHL Input vs
      DLNA 1.5 vs
      AirPlay vs AirPlay
      USB DC Out Port vs (USB DC output 5 V / 0.5 amp)
      More Coaxial Inputs/Outputs 1 vs 2
      More RCA Line Outputs vs 1
      More Composite Video Inputs 2 vs 5 (1 front)
      More Composite Video Outputs 1 vs 2
      Front A/V Inputs HDMI, USB vs HDMI (MHL support), USB, composite
      Headphone Out vs 6.3 mm (1/4")
      Internet Radio vs vTuner
      Pandora vs
      Spotify vs
      SiriusXM vs
      More Speaker Terminals 7 vs 9
      More Large Speaker Terminals 7 vs 9
      Bigger Power Supply 290 W vs 400 W/500 VA
      Higher Power Output (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven, FTC) 80 W (0.09% THD) vs 90 W (0.09% THD)
      Wider AM Frequency Range 531 kHz - 1602 kHz vs 530 MHz - 1710 MHz

      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 Sony STR-ZA3000ES Yamaha RX-A730
        DSD via HDMI 2-ch/Multi-ch Input 2-ch/Multi-ch Input
        Auto Speaker Calibration System with Mic. Advanced D.C.A.C. YPAO sound optimization (R.S.C.)
        New HDCP Version2.2 (2 inputs / 2 outputs)2.2
        USB Input1 (Front) for update and settingiPod® / iPhone® / iPad®, USB memory, portable audio player (MP3, WMA, AAC up to 48 kHz / 16-bit, FLAC / WAV up to 192 kHz / 24-bit)
        Composite Video Inputs25 (1 front)
        Component Video Inputs22
        Ethernet
        Analog Tuner FM/AM FM/AM
      WEAKNESSES Sony STR-ZA3000ES Yamaha RX-A730
        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 HDR10
        No HDR10+
        No Dolby Vision
        No eARC
        No 8K Passthroughup to 4K/60p (YCbCr4:4:4)up to 4K/30p
        Does not Work with Amazon Alexa
        Few 8K Inputs
        No Phono Input
        No Digital Radio
        No Tidal

      6. Amplifier

      Sony STR-ZA3000ES Yamaha RX-A730

      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).

      7 channel Amplifier: Yamaha RX-A730 features 7 channel power amplifier. It is rated at 90 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven) and is able to drive 4 ohm speakers.


        AMPLIFIER Sony STR-ZA3000ES Yamaha RX-A730
        Channels7.27.2
        Power Output80 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven)90 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

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        7. Speaker Configurations

        Sony STR-ZA3000ES's and Yamaha RX-A730's amplifiers can be assigned for different speaker configurations.

        • Configurations: Available configurations are:
        • Sony STR-ZA3000ES: 5.2, 7.2 with internal amplifier.
        • Yamaha RX-A730: 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.

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        8. HDMI

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

        Yamaha RX-A730 comes with 6 HDMI inputs. It has 1 output.

        • 4K/60Hz Passthrough on Sony STR-ZA3000ES: All inputs pass up to 4K/60p (YCbCr4:4:4) video signal.
          4K/30Hz Passthrough on Yamaha RX-A730: All inputs pass up to 4K/30p video signal.
        • 4K Upscaling on Sony STR-ZA3000ES: It can upscale up to 4K/60p from HDMI sources.
          4K Upscaling on Yamaha RX-A730: It can upscale up to 4K/30p from HDMI and analog sources.
        • Analog To HDMI Upconversion: Yamaha RX-A730 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 Sony STR-ZA3000ES Yamaha RX-A730
        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)2.2
        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/60p (YCbCr4:4:4)up to 4K/30p
        Video Signal Upscaling up to 4K/60p up to 4K/30p

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        9. Inputs and Outputs

        Audio

        • Analog Pre-Outs: Sony STR-ZA3000ES has 7.2 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, both receivers have 7 channel processing but have only 7 channel amplifiers, so they need external amplifiers connected to the analog pre-outs in order to reach their maximum speaker configurations.
        • Analog Line Inputs and Outputs: There are 4 pair of line inputs on both receivers for connecting sources with analog outputs. There is also 1 pair of line outputs on Yamaha RX-A730.
        • Digital Inputs: 2 optical inputs and 1 coaxial input are available on Sony STR-ZA3000ES and 2 optical inputs and 2 coaxial inputs are available on Yamaha RX-A730 for digital audio connections.
        • Headphone Output: There is a 6.3 mm (1/4") output jack on Yamaha RX-A730 for headphones.

        Video

        • HDMI:
        • Sony STR-ZA3000ES
          Inputs:           6 (1 front)   Outputs: 2 (1 Main, 1 Sub/Zone2)
          8K Inputs: 0.
        • Yamaha RX-A730
          Inputs:           6 (1 front)   Outputs: 1
          8K Inputs: 0.
        • Composite Video: Connect you VCR, Laserdisc player and other old video equipment with composite video cables.
        • Sony STR-ZA3000ES
          Inputs:           2   Outputs: 1.
        • Yamaha RX-A730
          Inputs:           5   Outputs: 2.
        • 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.
        • Yamaha RX-A730 supports up to 1080i resolution on Component video connectors.
        • Sony STR-ZA3000ES
          Inputs:           2   Outputs: 1.
        • Yamaha RX-A730
          Inputs:           2   Outputs: 1.

        Front A/V Inputs

        • Sony STR-ZA3000ES: HDMI, USB
        • Yamaha RX-A730: HDMI (MHL support), USB, composite

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        TERMINALS Sony STR-ZA3000ES Yamaha RX-A730
        HDMI Inputs6 (1 front)6 (1 front)
        HDMI Outputs2 (1 Main, 1 Sub/Zone2)1
        8K Inputs
        USB Input1 (Front) for update and settingiPod® / iPhone® / iPad®, USB memory, portable audio player (MP3, WMA, AAC up to 48 kHz / 16-bit, FLAC / WAV up to 192 kHz / 24-bit)
        USB DC Out Port (USB DC output 5 V / 0.5 amp)
        Optical Inputs22
        Optical Outputs
        Coaxial Inputs12
        RCA Line Inputs44
        RCA Line Outputs1
        XLR Line Inputs
        Phono Input
        Multi-Channel Input
        RCA Pre-Outs7.20.2
        XLR Pre-outs
        Composite Video Inputs25 (1 front)
        Composite Video Outputs12
        S-Video Inputs
        S-Video Outputs
        Component Video Inputs22
        Component Video Outputs11

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        10. Evaluations

        We evaluated Sony STR-ZA3000ES and Yamaha RX-A730 and gave them scores of 75 and 77 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.


        Sony STR-ZA3000ES

        Yamaha RX-A730

        OVERALL
        75
        OVERALL
        77

        Amplifier

        GOOD
        80
        •   7.2 Channels
        •   Low Power Output - 80 W
        EXCELLENT
        88
        •   7.2 Channels
        •   Power Output - 90 W

        Audio Features

        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
        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
        •   DSD via HDMI

        Video Features

        GOOD
        73
        •   No HDR10
        •   No HDR10+
        •   No Dolby Vision
        •   No 8K Passthrough
        AVERAGE
        66
        •   No HDR10
        •   No HDR10+
        •   No Dolby Vision
        •   No 8K Passthrough
        •   Analog To HDMI Upconversion

        Connectivity

        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
        GOOD
        79
        •   No eARC
        •   New HDCP Version
        •   Wi-Fi
        •   Bluetooth
        •   Does not Work with Amazon Alexa
        •   6 HDMI Inputs
        •   1 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
        90
        •   3 Zones
        GOOD
        79
        •   2 Zones

        Radio

        AVERAGE
        59
        •   Analog Tuner
        •   No Pandora
        •   No Spotify
        •   No Tidal
        EXCELLENT
        92
        •   Analog Tuner
        •   Pandora
        •   Spotify
        •   No Tidal

        11. Specifications

        GENERAL Sony STR-ZA3000ES Yamaha RX-A730
        BrandSonyYamaha
        SeriesESAventage
        ModelSTR-ZA3000ESRX-A730
        TypeA/V ReceiverA/V Receiver
        CountryOthersUSA and Canada
        Release Year20162013
        PredecessorYamaha RX-A720
        SuccessorSony STR-ZA3100ES Yamaha RX-A740
        AMPLIFIER Sony STR-ZA3000ES Yamaha RX-A730
        Channels7.27.2
        Power Output80 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven)90 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
        AUDIO FEATURES Sony STR-ZA3000ES Yamaha RX-A730
        Surround:AI™
        DACBurr-Brown
        DAC Specs192 kHz/24 Bit
        Maximum Channel Processing7.17.1
        Air Studios Monitor Certification
        Dolby Atmos
        Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization
        Dolby Atmos Music
        Dolby TrueHD
        Dolby Digital Plus
        Dolby Surround Upmixer
        Dolby Pro Logic 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
        360 Reality Audio
        PCM 2-ch/Multi-ch Input 2-ch/Multi-ch Input
        Music Playback via USBMP3, WMA, AAC, WAV, FLAC
        High Resolution Music Playback via USB and/or Network up to 192 kHz
        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 Ultra low jitter PLL circuitry
        DTS Dialogue Control
        Dialog Level Adjustment
        Dialog normalization
        Dialogue Lift Center Speaker Lift Up no presence speakers required
        Digital Legato Linear
        In-Ceiling Speaker Mode
        Sound Optimizer
        Compressed Music Enhancer
        High-resolution Music Enhancer
        Adaptive DRC (Dynamic Range Control)
        Initial Volume & Maximum Volume Setting
        Audyssey Dynamic EQ
        Audyssey Dynamic Volume
        Audyssey LFC
        Audyssey Sub EQ HT
        Audyssey DSX
        Direct Mode
        Straight Decoding Mode
        Pure Direct Mode with Video On mode
        CINEMA DSP 3D
        DSP Programs17
        SILENT CINEMA / Virtual CINEMA DSP / (AIR SURROUND XTREME)
        Virtual Speakers
        CALIBRATION Sony STR-ZA3000ES Yamaha RX-A730
        Auto Speaker Calibration System with Mic. Advanced D.C.A.C. YPAO sound optimization (R.S.C.)
        Calibration MicrophoneMono
        Speaker Relocation
        Automatic Phase Matching
        YPAO Volume
        PEQ for SUBDown to 31 Hz
        VIDEO FEATURES Sony STR-ZA3000ES Yamaha RX-A730
        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)2.2
        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/60p (YCbCr4:4:4)up to 4K/30p
        Video Signal Upscaling up to 4K/60p up to 4K/30p
        Analog To HDMI Upconversion Component**, Composite
        Component Video Upscaling
        Analog to Analog Video conversion
        Component Video Maximum Resolution1080i
        Video Parameter Adjustments
        isf Certified Calibration Control
        CONNECTIVITY Sony STR-ZA3000ES Yamaha RX-A730
        Wi-Fi via optional YWA-10 adapter (sold separately)
        Bluetooth via optional YBA-11 adapter (sold separately)
        Works with Amazon Alexa
        Chromecast Built-In
        Works with SonoS
        DTS Play-Fi
        MHL Input
        DLNA 1.5
        MusicCast
        AirPlay AirPlay
        Apple Product Connection iPod, iPhone and iPad
        Remote App (iPhone / iPad, Android™ phone / tablet, Kindle Fire™)
        InstaPrevue Input Source Prevue
        TERMINALS Sony STR-ZA3000ES Yamaha RX-A730
        HDMI Inputs6 (1 front)6 (1 front)
        HDMI Outputs2 (1 Main, 1 Sub/Zone2)1
        8K Inputs
        USB Input1 (Front) for update and settingiPod® / iPhone® / iPad®, USB memory, portable audio player (MP3, WMA, AAC up to 48 kHz / 16-bit, FLAC / WAV up to 192 kHz / 24-bit)
        USB DC Out Port (USB DC output 5 V / 0.5 amp)
        Optical Inputs22
        Optical Outputs
        Coaxial Inputs12
        RCA Line Inputs44
        RCA Line Outputs1
        XLR Line Inputs
        Phono Input
        Multi-Channel Input
        RCA Pre-Outs7.20.2
        XLR Pre-outs
        Composite Video Inputs25 (1 front)
        Composite Video Outputs12
        S-Video Inputs
        S-Video Outputs
        Component Video Inputs22
        Component Video Outputs11
        Ethernet
        Ethernet Switch 8-Port Gigabit
        PC In
        Front A/V InputsHDMI, USBHDMI (MHL support), USB, composite
        Speaker A/B
        Headphone Out6.3 mm (1/4")
        Detachable Power Cord
        dockport
        ZONES Sony STR-ZA3000ES Yamaha RX-A730
        Number of Zones32
        Powered Zones 2Zone 2
        Zone 2 OutsHDMI, Composite Video, RCA Pre/Line OutLine Out
        Zone 3 OutsRCA Pre/Line Out
        Zone B Video Output
        Zone GUI
        RS-232C Interface
        +12V Trigger Output3 (80 mA) (1)
        Remote (IR) Input/Output1 / 21 / 1
        Party Mode
        MISCELLANEOUS Sony STR-ZA3000ES Yamaha RX-A730
        On-Screen Display Graphical User InterfaceGraphical user interface
        GUI Languages3
        SCENE (four sets)
        Web Control
        PreAmp Mode
        Remote Controller (Preset)
        RADIO Sony STR-ZA3000ES Yamaha RX-A730
        Analog Tuner FM/AM FM/AM
        Presets60 (30/30)40
        Digital Radio
        Internet Radio vTuner
        Pandora
        Spotify
        Tidal
        Deezer
        Napster
        SiriusXM
        CONSTRUCTION Sony STR-ZA3000ES Yamaha RX-A730
        Solid Aluminum Front
        A.R.T. Wedge
        Speaker Terminals79
        Large Speaker Terminals79
        Color-Coded Speaker Terminals
        Gold plated RCA terminals
        POWER Sony STR-ZA3000ES Yamaha RX-A730
        Power SupplyAC 230 V, 50 HzAC 120 V, 60 Hz
        Power Consumption290 W400 W/500 VA
        Standby Power0.3 W0.10 W
        ECO Mode / Hybrid Standby Function
        Auto Power Standby
        PHYSICAL Sony STR-ZA3000ES Yamaha RX-A730
        Dimensions (W x H x D)430 mm x 174 mm x 410 mm
        17" x 6-7/8" x 16-1/4"        		435 mm x 171 mm x 367 mm
        17-1/8" x 6-3/4" x 14-1/2"
        Weight13.4 kg (29 lbs. 9 oz.)10.4 kg (22.9 lbs)
        SPECIFICATIONS Sony STR-ZA3000ES Yamaha RX-A730
        Power Output (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven, FTC)80 W (0.09% THD)90 W (0.09% THD)
        Power Output (8 Ω, 1 kHz, 2 channel Driven, FTC)110 W (0.9% THD)105 W (0.9% THD)
        Rated Power Output (8 Ω, 1 kHz, 1 channel Driven)125 W (0.9% THD)
        Maximum Effective Output Power (8 Ω, 1 kHz, 1 channel Driven, JEITA)150 W (10% 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)120 W (0.9% THD)
        Power Output (6 Ω, 1 kHz, 1 channel driven, FTC)150 W (0.9% THD)
        Rated Power Output (4 Ω, 1 kHz, 1 channel Driven)150 W (0.9% THD)
        Dynamic Power per Channel (2 Ω, Front)240 W
        Dynamic Power per Channel (4 Ω, Front)200 W
        Dynamic Power per Channel (6 Ω, Front)170 W
        Dynamic Power per Channel (8 Ω, Front)130 W
        THD0.06% (AV 5 etc. to Front, Pure Direct, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 50 W, 8 Ω)
        Damping Factor100 (Front, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 8 Ω)
        Input Sensitivity and Impedance (Line)150 mV/50 kΩ200 mV/47 kΩ
        Maximum Input Sensitivity (Line)2.3 V
        Rated Preout Level and Impedance2 V/1 kΩ (All channels and Subwoofer)
        Rated Lineout Level and Impedance200 mV/1.2 kΩ (AV OUT)
        Rated Headphone Jack Output Level and Impedance100 mV/560 Ω (AV 5 etc., 1 kHz, 50 mV, 8 Ω)
        S/N Ratio (Line, IHF-A)105 dB (20 kHz LPF, 500 mV)100 dB
        S/N Ratio (digital)96 dB (20 kHz LPF)
        Frequency Response (Analog In)10 Hz - 100 kHz/±3 dB+0/-3 dB (10 Hz to 100 kHz)
        Residual noise (IHF-A Network)150 µV (Front L/R Speaker Out)
        Channel Separation at 1 kHz/10 kHz (LINE)60 dB/45 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)
        Video Maximum Input1.5 Vp-p
        Video Frequency Response5 Hz to 60 MHz, -3 dB (Component)
        Video S/N Ratio50 dB
        Ethernet Standard10BASE-T/100BASE-TX
        HDMI Input/MHL Terminal5 V, 1 A
        USB TerminalUSB2.0 5 V, 2.1 A
        FM Frequency87.5 MHz - 108.0 MHz87.5 MHz - 107.9 MHz
        FM 50 dB Quiet Sensitivity (IHF, 1 kHz, 100% MOD.)Mono: 3 µV (20.8 dBf)
        FM S/N RatioMono/Stereo: 71 dB/69 dB
        FM Harmonic Distortion (IHF, 1 kHz)Mono/Stereo: 0.3%/0.5%
        AM Frequency531 kHz - 1602 kHz530 MHz - 1710 MHz
        Warranty5 Years3 Years

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

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