Sony STR-ZA3100ES vs Sony STR-ZA3000ES

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      Sony STR-ZA3000ES
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      Highlights

      • 7.2 Channels
      • 9ch + Phantom 2ch Channel Processing
      • 80 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven)
      • Dolby Atmos, DTS:X
      • HDR10, Dolby Vision
      • 4K/60Hz Passthrough, 4K/60Hz Upscaling
      • Ethernet

      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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      Table of Contents
      1. Overview
      2. Pros and Cons
      3. Advantage of Sony STR-ZA3100ES
      4. Advantage of Sony STR-ZA3000ES
      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-ZA3100ES 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. Both receivers have 7 channel and equally powerful amplifiers.


      Sony STR-ZA3100ES Sony STR-ZA3000ES

      Sony STR-ZA3100ES was introduced in 2017. It is equipped with 7 channel amplifier with 80 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven) power per channel and is capable of 9ch + Phantom 2ch maximum channel processing. It supports Dolby Atmos and DTS:X, passes 4K/60Hz and upscales up to 4K/60p 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 Sony STR-ZA3100ES and Sony STR-ZA3000ES and gave them scores of 84 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.

      Sony STR-ZA3100ES

      Sony STR-ZA3000ES

      Amplifier
      80
      Amplifier
      80
      Audio Features
      86
      Audio Features
      68
      Video Features
      96
      Video Features
      73
      Connectivity
      78
      Connectivity
      74
      Zones
      90
      Zones
      90
      Radio
      59
      Radio
      59
      OVERALL
      84
      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 Sony STR-ZA3100ES and Sony STR-ZA3000ES.

      PROS

      Sony STR-ZA3100ES

      Sony STR-ZA3000ES

      •   9ch + Phantom 2ch Channel Processing
      •   Dolby Atmos
      •   DTS:X
      •   DSD via HDMI
      •   Auto Speaker Calibration System with Mic.
      •   HDR10
      •   Dolby Vision
      •   eARC
      •   New HDCP Version
      •   Analog To HDMI Upconversion
      •   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
      •   USB Input
      •   RCA Pre-Outs
      •   Composite Video Inputs
      •   Component Video Inputs
      •   Ethernet
      •   3 Zones
      •   Analog Tuner

      CONS

      Sony STR-ZA3100ES

      Sony STR-ZA3000ES

      •   Low Power Output - 80 W
      •   No Front Wide Channel Support
      •   No Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization
      •   No IMAX Enhanced
      •   No Auro 3D with Auro-Matic Upmixer
      •   No 360 Reality Audio
      •   No HDR10+
      •   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
      •   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

      Sony STR-ZA3100ES

      Sony STR-ZA3000ES

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

      3. Advantage of Sony STR-ZA3100ES

      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Sony STR-ZA3100ES over Sony STR-ZA3000ES.

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      Sony STR-ZA3100ES vs Sony STR-ZA3000ES
      More Channel Processing 9ch + Phantom 2ch vs 7.1
      Dolby Atmos up to 7.1.2 or 5.1.4 plus 2 phantom rear surround channels vs
      Dolby Surround Upmixer vs
      DTS:X up to 7.1.2 or 5.1.4 plus 2 phantom rear surround channels vs
      DTS Neural:X vs
      Calibration Microphone Stereo vs Mono
      Speaker Relocation vs
      HDR10 vs
      BT.2020 color space vs
      Dolby Vision vs
      HLG vs
      Enhanced Audio Return Channel (eARC) vs
      More RCA Pre-Outs 9.2 vs 7.2

      4. Advantage of Sony STR-ZA3000ES

      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Sony STR-ZA3000ES over Sony STR-ZA3100ES.

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      Dolby Pro Logic vs PLIIx
      DTS Neo vs Neo:6
      More Component Video Outputs vs 1

      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-ZA3100ES Sony STR-ZA3000ES
        DSD via HDMI 2-ch/Multi-ch Input 2-ch/Multi-ch Input
        Auto Speaker Calibration System with Mic. D.C.A.C. EX Advanced D.C.A.C.
        New HDCP Version2.22.2 (2 inputs / 2 outputs)
        USB Input1 (Front) for update and setting1 (Front) for update and setting
        RCA Pre-Outs9.27.2
        Composite Video Inputs22
        Component Video Inputs22
        Ethernet
        Zones33
        Analog Tuner FM/AM FM/AM
      WEAKNESSES Sony STR-ZA3100ES Sony STR-ZA3000ES
        Low Power Output80 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven)80 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven)
        No Front Wide Channel Support
        No Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization
        No IMAX Enhanced
        No Auro 3D with Auro-Matic Upmixer
        No 360 Reality Audio
        No HDR10+
        No 8K Passthroughup to 4K/60p (YCbCr4:4:4)up to 4K/60p (YCbCr4:4:4)
        No Wi-Fi
        No Bluetooth
        Does not Work with Amazon Alexa
        Few 8K Inputs
        No Phono Input
        No Digital Radio
        No Pandora
        No Spotify
        No Tidal

      6. Amplifier

      Sony STR-ZA3100ES Sony STR-ZA3000ES

      7 channel Amplifier: Sony STR-ZA3100ES features 7 channel power amplifier. It is rated at 80 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven).

      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).


        AMPLIFIER Sony STR-ZA3100ES Sony STR-ZA3000ES
        Channels7.27.2
        Power Output80 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
        Continuous 6 Ω Rated
        Certified 4 Ω Performance
        Bi-amp Capability

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        7. Speaker Configurations

        Sony STR-ZA3100ES's and Sony STR-ZA3000ES's amplifiers can be assigned for different speaker configurations.

        • Dolby Atmos Configurations: The following speaker configurations are supported for Dolby Atmos:
        • Sony STR-ZA3100ES: 5.2.2 with internal amplifier and 5.2.4, 7.2.2 with addition of external 2 channel amplifier.
        • Sony STR-ZA3000ES: Not supported.
        • DTS:X Configurations: The following speaker configurations are supported for DTS:X:
        • Sony STR-ZA3100ES: The speaker configurations for DTS:X are the same as for Dolby Atmos - 5.2.2 with internal amplifier and 5.2.4, 7.2.2 with addition of external 2 channel amplifier.
        • Sony STR-ZA3000ES: Not supported.
        • Configurations without height channels: There are also other speaker configurations available which do not include height channels:
        • Sony STR-ZA3100ES: 5.2, 7.2 with internal amplifier.
        • Sony STR-ZA3000ES: 5.2, 7.2 with internal amplifier.
        • 2-ch Bi-Amp: Both models are able to bi-amp up to 2 main channels simultaneously. During bi-amplification two amplifiers are used for one speaker. One amplifier powers the midrange and tweeter section of the speaker and another amplifier powers the low frequency woofers. Each amplifier is less loaded and performs better. In order to use this feature speakers must have 2 pairs of connectors.

        8. Immersive Audio Formats

        Dolby Atmos

        Sony STR-ZA3100ES supports Dolby Atmos.

        • Dolby Surround Upmixer: Sony STR-ZA3100ES supports Dolby Surround Upmixer. If the content is not mixed in Dolby Atmos then the Dolby surround upmixer will expand the audio to all channels including ceiling speakers. The upmixer has replaced the Dolby Pro Logic II family with improved upmixing algorithms.

        DTS:X

        Sony STR-ZA3100ES supports DTS:X.

        • DTS Neural:X: Sony STR-ZA3100ES supports DTS Neural:X which is an advanced upmixer that can take non DTS:X content and upmix it to the DTS:X speaker layout. It has replaced the DTS Neo family with improved flexibility.
        AUDIO DECODING Sony STR-ZA3100ES Sony STR-ZA3000ES
        Dolby Atmos up to 7.1.2 or 5.1.4 plus 2 phantom rear surround channels
        Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization
        Dolby Atmos Music
        Dolby TrueHD
        Dolby Digital Plus
        Dolby Surround Upmixer
        Dolby Pro Logic PLIIx
        Dolby Digital EX
        DTS:X up to 7.1.2 or 5.1.4 plus 2 phantom rear surround channels
        DTS Neural:X
        DTS Virtual:X
        DTS Neo Neo:6
        DTS-HD Master Audio
        DTS-HD High Resolution Audio
        DTS 96/24
        DTS Express
        DTS-ES Discrete 6.1, Matrix 6.1 Discrete 6.1, Matrix 6.1
        IMAX Enhanced
        Auro 3D with Auro-Matic Upmixer
        360 Reality Audio

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        9. HDMI

        Sony STR-ZA3100ES and Sony STR-ZA3000ES come with 6 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. Sony STR-ZA3100ES can also upscale from analog sources.
        • Analog To HDMI Upconversion: Sony STR-ZA3100ES supports analog to HDMI Upconversion, so you can input your analog video sources and output them digitally via HDMI. This means that you will need only one HDMI cable to connect to your TV.
        • BT.2020 Color Space: BT.2020 or Rec. 2020 is a color standard which delivers a wider color gamut compared to Rec. 709. It covers approximately 75% of the total visual spectrum while the Rec. 709 covers only 35% (available on Sony STR-ZA3100ES only).
        • HDCP 2.2 Copy Protection: Both receivers are HDCP 2.2 compliant which is a requirement for 4K/HDR copy-protected content transmission.
        • 3D Ready: Both receivers are able to pass 3D video through HDMI.

        HDR (High Dynamic Range)

        Sony STR-ZA3100ES supports HDR10, Dolby Vision and Hybrid Log-Gamma.

        Sony STR-ZA3000ES does not support HDR. High dynamic range video has greater dynamic range than standard dynamic range (SDR) video with brighter whites and deeper blacks. The result is greater contrast and more details in dark and bright areas, better color and depth.


        Enhanced Audio Return Channel (eARC)

        Sony STR-ZA3100ES supports Audio Return Channel (ARC) which allows the compatible TV to send audio signal to the a/v receiver through the same HDMI cable which is used to send audio and video signals to the TV. So one HDMI cable is used to transfer audio signal in both directions. New Enhanced ARC will support uncompressed audio formats such as Dolby Atmos, DTS:X, Dolby TrueHD and DTS HD Master Audio whereas the previous ARC could support only Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, DTS, DTS HD, and PCM.



        VIDEO FEATURES Sony STR-ZA3100ES 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 Version2.22.2 (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 4K/60p (YCbCr4:4:4)up to 4K/60p (YCbCr4:4:4)
        Video Signal Upscaling up to 4K/60p up to 4K/60p

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        10. Inputs and Outputs

        Audio

        • Analog Pre-Outs: Sony STR-ZA3100ES 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. Also, Sony STR-ZA3100ES has 10 channel processing but has only 7 channel amplifier, so it needs external amplifier connected to the analog pre-outs in order to reach its maximum speaker configuration.
        • Analog Line Inputs: There are 4 pair of line inputs on both receivers for connecting sources with analog outputs.
        • Digital Inputs: 2 optical inputs and 1 coaxial input are available for digital audio connections on both receivers.

        Video

        • HDMI:
        • Sony STR-ZA3100ES
          Inputs:           6 (1 front)   Outputs: 2 (1 Main, 1 Sub/Zone2)
          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.
        • Sony STR-ZA3100ES
          Inputs:           2   Outputs: 1.
        • Sony STR-ZA3000ES
          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 STR-ZA3100ES
          Inputs:           2   Outputs: 0.
        • Sony STR-ZA3000ES
          Inputs:           2   Outputs: 1.

        Front A/V Inputs

        • Sony STR-ZA3100ES: HDMI, USB
        • Sony STR-ZA3000ES: HDMI, USB

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        TERMINALS Sony STR-ZA3100ES Sony STR-ZA3000ES
        HDMI Inputs6 (1 front)6 (1 front)
        HDMI Outputs2 (1 Main, 1 Sub/Zone2)2 (1 Main, 1 Sub/Zone2)
        8K Inputs
        USB Input1 (Front) for update and setting1 (Front) for update and setting
        USB DC Out Port
        Optical Inputs22
        Optical Outputs
        Coaxial Inputs11
        RCA Line Inputs44
        RCA Line Outputs
        XLR Line Inputs
        Phono Input
        Multi-Channel Input
        RCA Pre-Outs9.27.2
        XLR Pre-outs
        Composite Video Inputs22
        Composite Video Outputs11
        S-Video Inputs
        S-Video Outputs
        Component Video Inputs22
        Component Video Outputs1

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        11. Evaluations

        We evaluated Sony STR-ZA3100ES and Sony STR-ZA3000ES and gave them scores of 84 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.


        Sony STR-ZA3100ES

        Sony STR-ZA3000ES

        OVERALL
        84
        OVERALL
        75

        Amplifier

        GOOD
        80
        •   7.2 Channels
        •   Low Power Output - 80 W
        GOOD
        80
        •   7.2 Channels
        •   Low Power Output - 80 W

        Audio Features

        EXCELLENT
        86
        •   7.2 Channels
        •   No Front Wide Channel Support
        •   9ch + Phantom 2ch Channel Processing
        •   Dolby Atmos
        •   No Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization
        •   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
        •   No 360 Reality Audio
        •   DSD via HDMI

        Video Features

        EXCELLENT
        96
        •   HDR10
        •   No HDR10+
        •   Dolby Vision
        •   No 8K Passthrough
        •   Analog To HDMI Upconversion
        GOOD
        73
        •   No HDR10
        •   No HDR10+
        •   No Dolby Vision
        •   No 8K Passthrough

        Connectivity

        GOOD
        78
        •   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
        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

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

        12. Specifications

        GENERAL Sony STR-ZA3100ES Sony STR-ZA3000ES
        BrandSonySony
        SeriesESES
        ModelSTR-ZA3100ESSTR-ZA3000ES
        TypeA/V ReceiverA/V Receiver
        CountryUSAUSA and Canada
        Release Year20172016
        PredecessorSony STR-ZA3000ES
        SuccessorSony STR-AZ3000ES Sony STR-ZA3100ES
        AMPLIFIER Sony STR-ZA3100ES Sony STR-ZA3000ES
        Channels7.27.2
        Power Output80 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
        Continuous 6 Ω Rated
        Certified 4 Ω Performance
        Bi-amp Capability
        AUDIO FEATURES Sony STR-ZA3100ES Sony STR-ZA3000ES
        Maximum Channel Processing9ch + Phantom 2ch7.1
        Air Studios Monitor Certification
        Dolby Atmos up to 7.1.2 or 5.1.4 plus 2 phantom rear surround channels
        Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization
        Dolby Atmos Music
        Dolby TrueHD
        Dolby Digital Plus
        Dolby Surround Upmixer
        Dolby Pro Logic PLIIx
        Dolby Digital EX
        Surround EX
        DTS:X up to 7.1.2 or 5.1.4 plus 2 phantom rear surround channels
        DTS Neural:X
        DTS Virtual:X
        DTS Neo Neo:6
        DTS-HD Master Audio
        DTS-HD High Resolution Audio
        DTS 96/24
        DTS Express
        DTS-ES Discrete 6.1, Matrix 6.1 Discrete 6.1, Matrix 6.1
        IMAX Enhanced
        Auro 3D with Auro-Matic Upmixer
        360 Reality Audio
        PCM 2-ch/Multi-ch Input 2-ch/Multi-ch Input
        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 Dialogue Control
        Dialogue Lift Center Speaker Lift Up Center Speaker Lift Up
        Digital Legato Linear
        In-Ceiling Speaker Mode
        OP Processing
        Sound Optimizer
        Tone Control All Channels
        Audyssey Dynamic EQ
        Audyssey Dynamic Volume
        Audyssey LFC
        Audyssey Sub EQ HT
        Audyssey DSX
        Direct Mode
        Pure Direct Mode
        CALIBRATION Sony STR-ZA3100ES Sony STR-ZA3000ES
        Auto Speaker Calibration System with Mic. D.C.A.C. EX Advanced D.C.A.C.
        Calibration MicrophoneStereoMono
        EQ for D.C.A.C.31 band EQ
        Speaker Relocation
        Automatic Phase Matching
        VIDEO FEATURES Sony STR-ZA3100ES 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 Version2.22.2 (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 4K/60p (YCbCr4:4:4)up to 4K/60p (YCbCr4:4:4)
        Video Signal Upscaling up to 4K/60p up to 4K/60p
        Analog To HDMI Upconversion Component, Composite
        isf Certified Calibration Control
        CONNECTIVITY Sony STR-ZA3100ES Sony STR-ZA3000ES
        Wi-Fi
        Bluetooth
        Works with Amazon Alexa
        Chromecast Built-In
        Works with SonoS
        DTS Play-Fi
        MHL Input
        DLNA 1.5
        Music Connect
        Remote Monitoring with ihiji
        AirPlay
        InstaPrevue Input Source Prevue
        TERMINALS Sony STR-ZA3100ES Sony STR-ZA3000ES
        HDMI Inputs6 (1 front)6 (1 front)
        HDMI Outputs2 (1 Main, 1 Sub/Zone2)2 (1 Main, 1 Sub/Zone2)
        8K Inputs
        USB Input1 (Front) for update and setting1 (Front) for update and setting
        USB DC Out Port
        Optical Inputs22
        Optical Outputs
        Coaxial Inputs11
        RCA Line Inputs44
        RCA Line Outputs
        XLR Line Inputs
        Phono Input
        Multi-Channel Input
        RCA Pre-Outs9.27.2
        XLR Pre-outs
        Composite Video Inputs22
        Composite Video Outputs11
        S-Video Inputs
        S-Video Outputs
        Component Video Inputs22
        Component Video Outputs1
        Ethernet
        Ethernet Switch 8-Port Gigabit 8-Port Gigabit
        PC In
        Front A/V InputsHDMI, USBHDMI, USB
        Speaker A/B
        Headphone Out
        Detachable Power Cord
        ZONES Sony STR-ZA3100ES Sony STR-ZA3000ES
        Number of Zones33
        Powered Zones 2 2
        Zone 2 OutsHDMI, Composite Video, RCA Pre/Line OutHDMI, Composite Video, RCA Pre/Line Out
        Zone 3 OutsRCA Pre/Line OutRCA Pre/Line Out
        Zone GUI for Zone 2
        RS-232C Interface
        +12V Trigger Output3 (80 mA)3 (80 mA)
        Remote (IR) Input/Output1 / 21 / 2
        MISCELLANEOUS Sony STR-ZA3100ES Sony STR-ZA3000ES
        On-Screen Display Graphical User Interface Graphical User Interface
        GUI Languages33
        Remote ControllerRM-AAU217
        RADIO Sony STR-ZA3100ES Sony STR-ZA3000ES
        Analog Tuner FM/AM FM/AM
        Presets60 (30/30)60 (30/30)
        Digital Radio
        Internet Radio
        Pandora
        Spotify
        Tidal
        Deezer
        Napster
        SiriusXM
        CONSTRUCTION Sony STR-ZA3100ES Sony STR-ZA3000ES
        Speaker Terminals77
        Large Speaker Terminals77
        Color-Coded Speaker Terminals
        Gold plated RCA terminals
        POWER Sony STR-ZA3100ES Sony STR-ZA3000ES
        Power SupplyAC 120 V, 60 HzAC 120 V, 60 Hz
        Power Consumption290 W290 W
        Standby Power0.3 W0.3 W
        PHYSICAL Sony STR-ZA3100ES Sony STR-ZA3000ES
        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"
        Weight13.1 kg (28 lbs. 15 oz.)13.4 kg (29 lbs. 9 oz.)
        SPECIFICATIONS Sony STR-ZA3100ES Sony STR-ZA3000ES
        Power Output (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven, FTC)80 W (0.09% THD)80 W (0.09% THD)
        Power Output (8 Ω, 1 kHz, 2 channel Driven, FTC)110 W (0.9% THD)110 W (0.9% THD)
        Power Output (6 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven)100 W (0.09% THD)100 W (0.09% THD)
        Power Output (6 Ω, 1 kHz, 2 channel driven, FTC)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 kΩ150 mV/50 kΩ
        Rated Preout Level and Impedance2 V/1 kΩ (All channels and Subwoofer)2 V/1 kΩ (All channels and 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 dB10 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 Standard1000BASE-T
        FM Frequency87.5 MHz - 108.0 MHz87.5 MHz - 108.0 MHz
        AM Frequency530 kHz - 1710 kHz530 kHz - 1710 kHz
        Warranty5 Years5 Years

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

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