Sony STR-ZA5000ES vs Yamaha RX-V385

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      Yamaha RX-V385
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      Highlights

      • 9.2 Channels
      • 11.1 Channel Processing
      • 120 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

      • 5.1 Channels
      • 5.1 Channel Processing
      • 70 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven)
      • HDR10, Dolby Vision
      • 4K/60Hz Passthrough, 4K/60Hz Upscaling
      • Bluetooth

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      Table of Contents
      1. Overview
      2. Pros and Cons
      3. Advantage of Sony STR-ZA5000ES
      4. Advantage of Yamaha RX-V385
      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-ZA5000ES to Yamaha RX-V385 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 Sony STR-ZA5000ES has 9 channel and the Yamaha RX-V385 has 5 channel amplifiers.


      Sony STR-ZA5000ES Yamaha RX-V385

      Sony STR-ZA5000ES was introduced in 2016 and represented a flagship model of a manufacturer. It is equipped with 9 channel amplifier with 120 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven) power per channel and is capable of 11.1 maximum channel processing. It supports Dolby Atmos and DTS:X, passes 4K/60Hz and upscales up to 4K/60p video signal.

      Yamaha RX-V385 was introduced in 2018. It is equipped with 5 channel amplifier with 70 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz and 2 channel driven) power per channel and is capable of 5.1 maximum channel processing. It , passes 4K/60Hz and upscales up to 4K 60p 4:4:4 video signal.

      We evaluated Sony STR-ZA5000ES and Yamaha RX-V385 and gave them scores of 87 and 71 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-ZA5000ES

      Yamaha RX-V385

      Amplifier
      91
      Amplifier
      67
      Audio Features
      87
      Audio Features
      63
      Video Features
      96
      Video Features
      95
      Connectivity
      76
      Connectivity
      69
      Zones
      93
      Zones
      55
      Radio
      59
      Radio
      62
      OVERALL
      87
      OVERALL
      71

      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-ZA5000ES and Yamaha RX-V385.

      PROS

      Sony STR-ZA5000ES

      Yamaha RX-V385

      •   High Power Output - 120 W
      •   11.1 Channel Processing
      •   Dolby Atmos
      •   DTS:X
      •   DSD via HDMI
      •   Auto Speaker Calibration System with Mic.
      •   HDR10
      •   Dolby Vision
      •   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.
      •   HDR10
      •   Dolby Vision
      •   eARC
      •   New HDCP Version
      •   Bluetooth
      •   USB Input
      •   Composite Video Inputs
      •   Analog Tuner

      CONS

      Sony STR-ZA5000ES

      Yamaha RX-V385

      •   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 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
      •   Few Channels - 5.1
      •   Low Power Output - 70 W
      •   No Front Wide Channel Support
      •   5.1 Channel Processing
      •   No Dolby Atmos
      •   No Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization
      •   No DTS:X
      •   No IMAX Enhanced
      •   No Auro 3D with Auro-Matic Upmixer
      •   No HDR10+
      •   No 8K Passthrough
      •   No Wi-Fi
      •   Does not Work with Amazon Alexa
      •   4 HDMI Inputs
      •   1 HDMI Outputs
      •   0 8K Input
      •   Few RCA Line Inputs
      •   No Phono Input
      •   No RCA Pre-Outs
      •   No Ethernet
      •   No Zones
      •   No Digital Radio
      •   No Pandora
      •   No Spotify
      •   No Tidal
      •   Bluetooth 2․1 + EDR


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

      AVERAGE

      Sony STR-ZA5000ES

      Yamaha RX-V385

      •   9.2 Channels
      •   6 HDMI Inputs
      •   3 HDMI Outputs
      •   RCA Line Inputs

      3. Advantage of Sony STR-ZA5000ES

      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Sony STR-ZA5000ES over Yamaha RX-V385.

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      Sony STR-ZA5000ES vs Yamaha RX-V385
      More Channels 9.2 vs 5.1
      Higher Power Output 120 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven) vs 70 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven)
      Certified 4 Ω Performance vs
      More Channel Processing 11.1 vs 5.1
      Dolby Atmos up to 7.1.4 vs
      Dolby Surround Upmixer vs
      Dolby Pro Logic PLIIz vs PLII
      DTS:X up to 7.1.4 vs
      DTS Neural:X vs
      DTS Express vs
      DTS-ES Discrete 6.1, Matrix 6.1 vs
      Dialogue Lift Center Speaker Lift Up vs
      Analog To HDMI Upconversion Component, Composite vs
      More HDMI Inputs 6 (1 front) vs 4
      More HDMI Outputs 2 (1 Main, 1 Sub/Zone2) vs 1
      More Optical Inputs 2 vs 1
      More RCA Line Inputs 4 vs 3 (1 Front)
      More RCA Pre-Outs 11.2 vs 0.1
      More Component Video Inputs 2 vs
      Ethernet vs
      Ethernet Switch 8-Port Gigabit vs
      Front A/V Inputs HDMI, USB vs USB, mini-jack Audio
      Speaker A/B vs
      Detachable Power Cord vs
      More Zones 3 vs 1
      RS-232C Interface vs
      +12V Trigger Output 3 (80 mA) vs
      Remote (IR) Input/Output 1 / 2 vs 0 / 0
      More Presets 60 (30/30) vs 40
      More Speaker Terminals 11 vs 5
      More Large Speaker Terminals 11 vs 5
      Gold plated RCA terminals vs
      Bigger Power Supply 500 W vs 260 W
      Longer Warranty 5 Years vs 2 Years

      4. Advantage of Yamaha RX-V385

      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Yamaha RX-V385 over Sony STR-ZA5000ES.

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      Sony STR-ZA5000ES vs Yamaha RX-V385
      Music Playback via USB vs MP3, WMA, MPEG-4 AAC, WAV
      Enhanced Audio Return Channel (eARC) vs via firmware update
      Newer HDCP Version 2.2 vs 2.3
      Bluetooth vs SBC, in and out
      More Coaxial Inputs/Outputs 1 vs 2
      More Composite Video Inputs 2 vs 3
      Headphone Out vs 6.3 mm (1/4")
      Higher S/N Ratio (Line, IHF-A) 105 dB (20 kHz LPF, 500 mV) vs 110 dB

      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-ZA5000ES Yamaha RX-V385
        DSD via HDMI 2-ch/Multi-ch Input 2-ch/Multi-ch Input
        Auto Speaker Calibration System with Mic. D.C.A.C. EX YPAO sound optimization
        HDR10
        Dolby Vision
        New HDCP Version2.22.3
        USB Input1 (Front) for update and settingUSB memory, Portable Audio Player
        Composite Video Inputs23
        Analog Tuner FM/AM FM/AM
      WEAKNESSES Sony STR-ZA5000ES Yamaha RX-V385
        No Front Wide Channel Support
        No Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization
        No IMAX Enhanced
        No Auro 3D with Auro-Matic Upmixer
        No HDR10+
        No 8K Passthroughup to 4K/60p (YCbCr4:4:4)up to 4K/60p 4:4:4
        No Wi-Fi
        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-ZA5000ES Yamaha RX-V385

      9 channel Amplifier: Sony STR-ZA5000ES features 9 channel power amplifier. It is rated at 120 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven) and is able to drive 4 ohm speakers.

      5 channel Amplifier: Yamaha RX-V385 features 5 channel power amplifier. It is rated at 70 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven).


        AMPLIFIER Sony STR-ZA5000ES Yamaha RX-V385
        Channels9.25.1
        Power Output120 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven)70 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-ZA5000ES's and Yamaha RX-V385's amplifiers can be assigned for different speaker configurations.

        • Dolby Atmos Configurations: The following speaker configurations are supported for Dolby Atmos:
        • Sony STR-ZA5000ES: 5.2.2, 5.2.4, 7.2.2 with internal amplifier and 7.2.4 with addition of external 2 channel amplifier.
        • Yamaha RX-V385: Not supported.
        • DTS:X Configurations: The following speaker configurations are supported for DTS:X:
        • Sony STR-ZA5000ES: The speaker configurations for DTS:X are the same as for Dolby Atmos - 5.2.2, 5.2.4, 7.2.2 with internal amplifier and 7.2.4 with addition of external 2 channel amplifier.
        • Yamaha RX-V385: Not supported.
        • Configurations without height channels: There are also other speaker configurations available which do not include height channels:
        • Sony STR-ZA5000ES: 5.2, 7.2 with internal amplifier.
        • Yamaha RX-V385: 5.1 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-ZA5000ES supports Dolby Atmos.

        • Dolby Surround Upmixer: Sony STR-ZA5000ES 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-ZA5000ES supports DTS:X.

        • DTS Neural:X: Sony STR-ZA5000ES 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-ZA5000ES Yamaha RX-V385
        Dolby Atmos up to 7.1.4
        Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization
        Dolby Atmos Music
        Dolby TrueHD
        Dolby Digital Plus
        Dolby Surround Upmixer
        Dolby Pro Logic PLIIz PLII
        Dolby Digital EX
        DTS:X up to 7.1.4
        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
        IMAX Enhanced
        Auro 3D with Auro-Matic Upmixer

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        9. HDMI

        Sony STR-ZA5000ES comes with 6 HDMI inputs. It has 2 outputs - 1 Main and 1 Sub/Zone2.

        Yamaha RX-V385 comes with 4 HDMI inputs. It has 1 output.

        • 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-ZA5000ES can also upscale from analog sources.
        • Analog To HDMI Upconversion: Sony STR-ZA5000ES 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 both models).
        • HDCP Copy Protection: Sony STR-ZA5000ES is HDCP 2.2 and Yamaha RX-V385 is HDCP 2.3 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)

        Both receivers support HDR10, Dolby Vision and Hybrid Log-Gamma. 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)

        Yamaha RX-V385 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-ZA5000ES Yamaha RX-V385
        HDR10
        HDR10+
        Dynamic HDR
        BT.2020 color space
        Dolby Vision
        HLG (Hybrid Log Gamma)
        HDBaseT Compatible
        Enhanced Audio Return Channel (eARC) via firmware update
        HDCP Version2.22.3
        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 4:4:4
        Video Signal Upscaling up to 4K/60p up to 4K 60p 4:4:4

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        10. Inputs and Outputs

        Audio

        • Analog Pre-Outs: Sony STR-ZA5000ES 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. Also, Sony STR-ZA5000ES has 11 channel processing but has only 9 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 Sony STR-ZA5000ES and 3 pair of line inputs on Yamaha RX-V385 for connecting sources with analog outputs.
        • Digital Inputs: 2 optical inputs and 1 coaxial input are available on Sony STR-ZA5000ES and 1 optical input and 2 coaxial inputs are available on Yamaha RX-V385 for digital audio connections.
        • Headphone Output: There is a 6.3 mm (1/4") output jack on Yamaha RX-V385 for headphones.

        Video

        • HDMI:
        • Sony STR-ZA5000ES
          Inputs:           6 (1 front)   Outputs: 2 (1 Main, 1 Sub/Zone2)
          8K Inputs: 0.
        • Yamaha RX-V385
          Inputs:           4   Outputs: 1
          8K Inputs: 0.
        • Composite Video: Connect you VCR, Laserdisc player and other old video equipment with composite video cables.
        • Sony STR-ZA5000ES
          Inputs:           2   Outputs: 1.
        • Yamaha RX-V385
          Inputs:           3   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-ZA5000ES
          Inputs:           2   Outputs: 0.
        • Yamaha RX-V385
          Inputs:           0   Outputs: 0.

        Front A/V Inputs

        • Sony STR-ZA5000ES: HDMI, USB
        • Yamaha RX-V385: USB, mini-jack Audio

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        TERMINALS Sony STR-ZA5000ES Yamaha RX-V385
        HDMI Inputs6 (1 front)4
        HDMI Outputs2 (1 Main, 1 Sub/Zone2)1
        8K Inputs
        USB Input1 (Front) for update and settingUSB memory, Portable Audio Player
        USB DC Out Port
        Optical Inputs21
        Optical Outputs
        Coaxial Inputs12
        RCA Line Inputs43 (1 Front)
        RCA Line Outputs
        XLR Line Inputs
        Phono Input
        Multi-Channel Input
        RCA Pre-Outs11.20.1
        XLR Pre-outs
        Composite Video Inputs23
        Composite Video Outputs11
        S-Video Inputs
        S-Video Outputs
        Component Video Inputs2
        Component Video Outputs

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        11. Evaluations

        We evaluated Sony STR-ZA5000ES and Yamaha RX-V385 and gave them scores of 87 and 71 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-ZA5000ES

        Yamaha RX-V385

        OVERALL
        87
        OVERALL
        71

        Amplifier

        EXCELLENT
        91
        •   9.2 Channels
        •   High Power Output - 120 W
        AVERAGE
        67
        •   Few Channels - 5.1
        •   Low Power Output - 70 W

        Audio Features

        EXCELLENT
        87
        •   9.2 Channels
        •   No Front Wide Channel Support
        •   11.1 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
        63
        •   Few Channels - 5.1
        •   No Front Wide Channel Support
        •   5.1 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

        EXCELLENT
        96
        •   HDR10
        •   No HDR10+
        •   Dolby Vision
        •   No 8K Passthrough
        •   Analog To HDMI Upconversion
        EXCELLENT
        95
        •   HDR10
        •   No HDR10+
        •   Dolby Vision
        •   No 8K Passthrough

        Connectivity

        GOOD
        76
        •   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
        AVERAGE
        69
        •   eARC
        •   New HDCP Version
        •   No Wi-Fi
        •   Bluetooth
        •   Does not Work with Amazon Alexa
        •   4 HDMI Inputs
        •   1 HDMI Outputs
        •   0 8K Input
        •   USB Input
        •   Few RCA Line Inputs
        •   No Phono Input
        •   No RCA Pre-Outs
        •   Composite Video Inputs
        •   No Ethernet
        •   Bluetooth 2․1 + EDR

        Zones

        EXCELLENT
        93
        •   3 Zones
        AVERAGE
        55
        •   No Zones

        Radio

        AVERAGE
        59
        •   Analog Tuner
        •   No Pandora
        •   No Spotify
        •   No Tidal
        AVERAGE
        62
        •   Analog Tuner
        •   No Pandora
        •   No Spotify
        •   No Tidal

        12. Specifications

        GENERAL Sony STR-ZA5000ES Yamaha RX-V385
        BrandSonyYamaha
        SeriesES
        ModelSTR-ZA5000ESRX-V385
        TypeA/V ReceiverA/V Receiver
        CountryUSAAsia
        Release Year20162018
        PredecessorYamaha RX-V383
        SuccessorSony STR-AZ5000ES
        AMPLIFIER Sony STR-ZA5000ES Yamaha RX-V385
        Channels9.25.1
        Power Output120 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven)70 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-ZA5000ES Yamaha RX-V385
        Surround:AI™
        DACBurr-Brown DAC x 3
        DAC Specs384 kHz/32 Bit
        Maximum Channel Processing11.15.1
        Air Studios Monitor Certification
        Dolby Atmos up to 7.1.4
        Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization
        Dolby Atmos Music
        Dolby TrueHD
        Dolby Digital Plus
        Dolby Surround Upmixer
        Dolby Pro Logic PLIIz PLII
        Dolby Digital EX
        DTS:X up to 7.1.4
        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
        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, MPEG-4 AAC, WAV
        High Resolution Music Playback via USB and/or Network
        Gapless Playback
        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
        Dialog Level Adjustment
        Dialog normalization
        Dialogue Lift Center Speaker Lift Up
        Digital Legato Linear
        In-Ceiling Speaker Mode
        OP Processing
        Sound Optimizer
        Tone Control All Channels
        Compressed Music Enhancer including enhancer for Bluetooth®
        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
        CINEMA DSP
        DSP Programs17
        SILENT CINEMA / Virtual CINEMA DSP Virtual CINEMA FRONT
        Virtual Speakers
        Independent Subwoofer Outputs
        CALIBRATION Sony STR-ZA5000ES Yamaha RX-V385
        Auto Speaker Calibration System with Mic. D.C.A.C. EX YPAO sound optimization
        Calibration MicrophoneStereo
        EQ for D.C.A.C.31 band EQ
        Speaker Relocation
        Automatic Phase Matching
        YPAO Volume
        VIDEO FEATURES Sony STR-ZA5000ES Yamaha RX-V385
        HDR10
        HDR10+
        Dynamic HDR
        BT.2020 color space
        Dolby Vision
        HLG (Hybrid Log Gamma)
        HDBaseT Compatible
        Enhanced Audio Return Channel (eARC) via firmware update
        HDCP Version2.22.3
        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 4:4:4
        Video Signal Upscaling up to 4K/60p up to 4K 60p 4:4:4
        Analog To HDMI Upconversion Component, Composite
        Component Video Upscaling
        Analog to Analog Video conversion
        isf Certified Calibration Control
        CONNECTIVITY Sony STR-ZA5000ES Yamaha RX-V385
        Wi-Fi
        Bluetooth SBC, in and out
        Works with Amazon Alexa
        Chromecast Built-In
        Works with SonoS
        DTS Play-Fi
        MHL Input
        DLNA 1.5
        Music Connect
        MusicCast
        Remote Monitoring with ihiji
        AirPlay
        Remote App
        InstaPrevue Input Source Prevue
        TERMINALS Sony STR-ZA5000ES Yamaha RX-V385
        HDMI Inputs6 (1 front)4
        HDMI Outputs2 (1 Main, 1 Sub/Zone2)1
        8K Inputs
        USB Input1 (Front) for update and settingUSB memory, Portable Audio Player
        USB DC Out Port
        Optical Inputs21
        Optical Outputs
        Coaxial Inputs12
        RCA Line Inputs43 (1 Front)
        RCA Line Outputs
        XLR Line Inputs
        Phono Input
        Multi-Channel Input
        RCA Pre-Outs11.20.1
        XLR Pre-outs
        Composite Video Inputs23
        Composite Video Outputs11
        S-Video Inputs
        S-Video Outputs
        Component Video Inputs2
        Component Video Outputs
        Ethernet
        Ethernet Switch 8-Port Gigabit
        PC In
        Front A/V InputsHDMI, USBUSB, mini-jack Audio
        Speaker A/B
        Headphone Out6.3 mm (1/4")
        Detachable Power Cord
        dockport
        ZONES Sony STR-ZA5000ES Yamaha RX-V385
        Number of Zones31
        Powered Zones 2 and 3
        Zone 2 OutsHDMI, Composite Video, RCA Pre/Line Out
        Zone 3 OutsRCA Pre/Line Out
        Zone B Video Output
        Zone GUI for Zone 2
        RS-232C Interface
        +12V Trigger Output3 (80 mA)
        Remote (IR) Input/Output1 / 20 / 0
        Party Mode
        MISCELLANEOUS Sony STR-ZA5000ES Yamaha RX-V385
        On-Screen Display Graphical User Interface color OSD
        GUI Languages3
        SCENESCENE (4 sets)
        Web Control
        PreAmp Mode
        Remote ControllerRM-AAU217
        RADIO Sony STR-ZA5000ES Yamaha RX-V385
        Analog Tuner FM/AM FM/AM
        Presets60 (30/30)40
        Digital Radio
        Internet Radio
        Pandora
        Spotify
        Tidal
        Deezer
        Napster
        SiriusXM
        CONSTRUCTION Sony STR-ZA5000ES Yamaha RX-V385
        A.R.T. Wedge
        Speaker Terminals115
        Large Speaker Terminals115
        Color-Coded Speaker Terminals
        Gold plated RCA terminals
        POWER Sony STR-ZA5000ES Yamaha RX-V385
        Power SupplyAC 120 V, 60 HzAC 220-240 V, 50/60 Hz
        Power Consumption500 W260 W
        Maximum Power Consumption600 W
        Standby Power0.3 W0.1 W
        ECO Mode / Hybrid Standby Function
        Auto Power Standby
        PHYSICAL Sony STR-ZA5000ES Yamaha RX-V385
        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 161 mm x 315 mm
        17-1/8" x 6-3/8" x 12-3/8"
        Dimensions of Package (W x H x D)20.5" x 16" x 9"
        Weight17.5 kg (38 lbs. 10 oz.)7.7 kg (17.0 lbs)
        Weight of Package30 lbs
        SPECIFICATIONS Sony STR-ZA5000ES Yamaha RX-V385
        Power Output (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven, FTC)120 W (0.09% THD)
        Power Output (8 Ω, 1 kHz, 2 channel Driven, FTC)130 W (0.9% THD)
        Power Output (6 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven)70 W (0.09% THD)
        Power Output (6 Ω, 1 kHz, 1 channel driven, FTC)100 W (0.9% THD)
        Maximum Effective Power Output (6 Ω, 1 kHz, 1 channel driven, JEITA or IEC)135 W (10% THD)
        Dynamic Power per Channel (2 Ω, Front)150 W
        Dynamic Power per Channel (4 Ω, Front)130 W
        Dynamic Power per Channel (6 Ω, Front)110 W
        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 (1 kHz, 0.5% THD)
        Rated Preout Level and Impedance2 V/1 kΩ1.0 V/1.2 kΩ (Subwoofer)
        Rated Headphone Jack Output Level and Impedance100 mV/470 Ω (1 kHz, 50 mV, 8 Ω)
        S/N Ratio (Line, IHF-A)105 dB (20 kHz LPF, 500 mV)110 dB
        S/N Ratio (digital)96 dB (20 kHz LPF)
        Frequency Response (Analog In)10 Hz - 100 kHz/±3 dB+0/-3 dB (AV 2 etc. to Front, 10 Hz to 100 kHz)
        Residual noise (IHF-A Network)150 µV (Speaker Out)
        Channel Separation at 1 kHz/10 kHz (LINE)70 dB/50 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 (Composite)
        Video Maximum Input1.5 Vp-p
        Video S/N Ratio50 dB
        Bluetooth Version2․1 + EDR
        Bluetooth Frequency2.4 GHz
        USB TerminalUSB2.0 5 V, 1 A
        FM Frequency87.5 MHz - 108.0 MHz87.5/87.50 MHz - 108.0/108.00 MHz
        FM 50 dB Quiet Sensitivity (IHF, 1 kHz, 100% MOD.)Mono: 3 µV (20.8 dBf)
        FM S/N RatioMono/Stereo: 65 dB/64 dB
        FM Harmonic Distortion (IHF, 1 kHz)Mono/Stereo: 0.5%/0.6%
        AM Frequency530 kHz - 1710 kHz530/531 kHz - 1710/1611 kHz
        Warranty5 Years2 Years

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

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