Sony STR-AZ3000ES vs Yamaha RX-V683

GENERAL	Sony STR-AZ3000ES	Yamaha RX-V683
Brand	Sony	Yamaha
Series	ES
Model	STR-AZ3000ES	RX-V683
Type	A/V Receiver	A/V Receiver
Country	USA	Brazil
Release Year	2023	2017
Predecessor	Sony STR-ZA3100ES
Successor		Yamaha RX-V685

AMPLIFIER	Sony STR-AZ3000ES	Yamaha RX-V683
Channels	9.2	7.2
Power Output	110 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-AZ3000ES	Yamaha RX-V683
Surround:AI™
DAC		Burr-Brown
DAC Specs	192 kHz/32 Bit	192 kHz/24 Bit
Maximum Channel Processing	11.2	7.1
Air Studios Monitor Certification
Dolby Atmos	up to 7.1.4 with external amp
Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization
Dolby Atmos Music
Dolby TrueHD
Dolby Digital Plus
Dolby Surround Upmixer
Dolby Pro Logic
Dolby Digital EX
DTS:X	up to 7.1.4 with external amp
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
Network Audio Formats	FLAC, AIFF, WAV, DSD, ALAC, MP3, WMA, AAC	MP3, WMA, MPEG-4 AAC, Apple Lossless, WAV, FLAC, AIFF, DSD
Music Playback via USB	FLAC, AIFF, WAV, DSD, ALAC, MP3, WMA, AAC	MP3, WMA, AAC, Apple Lossless, WAV, FLAC, AIFF, DSD
High Resolution Music Playback via USB and/or Network	192 kHz/24 bit	up to 192 kHz
High Resolution Audio Formats via USB	FLAC, AIFF, WAV, DSD, ALAC	Apple Lossless, WAV, FLAC, AIFF, DSD
Gapless Playback
DSD via HDMI	2-ch/Multi-ch Input	2-ch/Multi-ch Input
DSD via USB	2-ch Input	2-ch Input
DSD to PCM Converter
USB DAC
DTS Dialogue Control
Dialog Level Adjustment
Dialog normalization
Dialogue Lift	Center Speaker Lift Up	no presence speakers required
In-Ceiling Speaker Mode
Tone Control	All Channels
Compressed Music Enhancer		including enhancer for Bluetooth®
High-resolution Music Enhancer	DSEE Ultimate
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 Programs		17
SILENT CINEMA / Virtual CINEMA DSP		Virtual CINEMA FRONT
Virtual Speakers		including surround back
Independent Subwoofer Outputs

CALIBRATION	Sony STR-AZ3000ES	Yamaha RX-V683
Auto Speaker Calibration System with Mic.	D.C.A.C. IX	YPAO sound optimization (R.S.C.)
Calibration Microphone	Stereo
Speaker Relocation
Automatic Phase Matching
YPAO Volume
PEQ for SUB		Down to 15.6 Hz

VIDEO FEATURES	Sony STR-AZ3000ES	Yamaha RX-V683
HDR10
HDR10+
Dynamic HDR
BT.2020 color space
Dolby Vision
HLG (Hybrid Log Gamma)
HDMI Version	2.1
HDBaseT Compatible
Enhanced Audio Return Channel (eARC)		via firmware update
HDCP Version	2.3	2.3
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 8K 50/60Hz and 4K 100/120Hz 4:4:4	up to 4K/60p 4:4:4
Video Signal Upscaling	up to 8K 50/60Hz and 4K 100/120Hz 4:4:4	up to 4K 60p 4:4:4
Analog To HDMI Upconversion	Composite	Component**, Composite
Component Video Upscaling
Analog to Analog Video conversion
Component Video Maximum Resolution		480i/576i
isf Certified Calibration Control

CONNECTIVITY	Sony STR-AZ3000ES	Yamaha RX-V683
Wi-Fi		with Wireless Direct
Bluetooth	SBC, AAC, LDAC	SBC, AAC
Bluetooth Headphone Transmission
Works with Amazon Alexa
Google Assistant
Chromecast Built-In
Works with SonoS
DTS Play-Fi
MHL Input
DLNA 1.5
Music Connect
MusicCast
Remote Monitoring with ihiji
OvrC Compatible
AirPlay	AirPlay 2	AirPlay
Apple Product Connection		iPod, iPhone and iPad
Remote App		(iPhone® / iPad® / Android™ phone / tablet)
InstaPrevue Input Source Prevue

TERMINALS	Sony STR-AZ3000ES	Yamaha RX-V683
HDMI Inputs	6	6 (1 front)
HDMI Outputs	2 (1 Main, 1 Sub/Zone2)	1
8K Inputs	4
USB Input	1 Front for USB memory	USB memory, portable audio player
USB DC Out Port
Optical Inputs	2	2
Optical Outputs
Coaxial Inputs	1	2
RCA Line Inputs	4	4 (1 front)
RCA Line Outputs
XLR Line Inputs
Phono Input
Multi-Channel Input
RCA Pre-Outs	0.2	0.2
XLR Pre-outs
Composite Video Inputs	2	1
Composite Video Outputs	1
S-Video Inputs
S-Video Outputs
Component Video Inputs		1
Component Video Outputs
Ethernet
Ethernet Switch
PC In
Front A/V Inputs	USB	HDMI, USB, Mini-jack Audio
Speaker A/B
Headphone Out		6.3 mm (1/4")
Detachable Power Cord
dockport

ZONES	Sony STR-AZ3000ES	Yamaha RX-V683
Number of Zones	3	2
Powered Zones	2 and 3	Zone 2
Zone 2 Outs	HDMI, Composite video, Pre Out	RCA Preout
Zone 3 Outs	Pre/Line Out
Zone B Video Output
Zone GUI
RS-232C Interface
+12V Trigger Output	1	1
Remote (IR) Input/Output	1 / 2	1 / 1
Party Mode

MISCELLANEOUS	Sony STR-AZ3000ES	Yamaha RX-V683
On-Screen Display	Graphical User Interface	Graphical User Interface
GUI Languages	3
SCENE		SCENE (4 sets)
Web Control
IP Control
Control4 SDDP
PreAmp Mode
Remote Controller	RMT-AA511U

RADIO	Sony STR-AZ3000ES	Yamaha RX-V683
Analog Tuner	FM	FM/AM
Presets	30	40
Digital Radio
Internet Radio	TuneIn & iHeart Radio
Pandora
Spotify
Tidal
Deezer
Napster
SiriusXM

CONSTRUCTION	Sony STR-AZ3000ES	Yamaha RX-V683
A.R.T. Wedge
Speaker Terminals	9	9
Large Speaker Terminals	9	9
Color-Coded Speaker Terminals
Gold plated RCA terminals

POWER	Sony STR-AZ3000ES	Yamaha RX-V683
Power Supply	AC 120 V, 60 Hz	AC 110-120/220-240 V, 50/60 Hz
Power Consumption	440 W	270 W
Maximum Power Consumption		590 W
Standby Power	0.5 W	0.1 W
ECO Mode / Hybrid Standby Function
Auto Power Standby

PHYSICAL	Sony STR-AZ3000ES	Yamaha RX-V683
Dimensions (W x H x D)	430 mm x 194 mm x 440 mm 17" x 7-3/4" x 17-3/8"	435 mm x 171 mm x 378 mm (with antenna: 435 mm x 234 mm x 378 mm) 17-1/8" x 6-3/4" x 14-7/8" (with antenna up: 17-1/8" x 9-1/4" x 14-7/8")
Weight	19.0 kg (41 lb 15 oz)	10.0 kg (22.0 lbs)

SPECIFICATIONS	Sony STR-AZ3000ES	Yamaha RX-V683
Power Output (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven, FTC)	110 W (0.09% THD)	90 W (0.06% THD)
Power Output (8 Ω, 1 kHz, 2 channel Driven, FTC)	120 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)
Maximum Effective Power Output (6 Ω, 1 kHz, 1 channel driven, JEITA or IEC)		150 W (10% THD)
Dynamic Power per Channel (2 Ω, Front)		235 W
Dynamic Power per Channel (4 Ω, Front)		190 W
Dynamic Power per Channel (6 Ω, Front)		165 W
Dynamic Power per Channel (8 Ω, Front)		125 W
THD	0.09%	0.06% (AV 2 etc. to Front, Pure Direct, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 50 W, 8 Ω)
THD (Phono)		0.02% (Phono to Front, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 1 V)
Damping Factor		100 (Front, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 8 Ω)
Input Sensitivity and Impedance (Line)		200 mV/47 kΩ
Input Sensitivity and Impedance (Phono MM)		3.5 mV/47 kΩ
Maximum Input Sensitivity (Line)		2.3 V (1 kHz, 0.5% THD)
Maximum Input Sensitivity (Phono)		60 mV (1 kHz, 0.1% THD)
Rated Preout Level and Impedance		1.0 V/1.2 kΩ (Subwoofer)
Rated Headphone Jack Output Level and Impedance		100 mV/560 Ω (1 kHz, 50 mV, 8 Ω)
S/N Ratio (Line, IHF-A)		110 dB
S/N Ratio (Phono MM, IHF-A)		96 dB
Phono RIAA Deviation		±0.5 dB
Frequency Response (Analog In)	10 Hz - 100 kHz, ±3 dB (with sound field, equalizer and 360SSM bypassed)	+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
Channel Separation at 1 kHz/10 kHz (Phono)		60 dB/55 dB
DSD Sampling Rates via HDMI	2.8 MHz	2.8 MHz
DSD Sampling Rates via USB	2.8 MHz, 5.6 MHz	5.6 MHz, 2.8 MHz
Video Input Sensitivity/Output Level and Impedance	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 Input		1.5 Vp-p
Ethernet Standard	1000BASE-T	10BASE-T/100BASE-TX
Wi-Fi Standard	IEEE 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac	IEEE 802.11 b/g/n
Wi-Fi Terminal Frequency	5 GHz, 2.4 GHz	2.4 GHz
Bluetooth Version	5․0	2․1 + EDR
Bluetooth Frequency	2.4 GHz	2.4 GHz
USB Terminal	Type A, Ver. 2.0, 5 V, 1 A	USB2.0 5 V, 1 A
FM Frequency	87.5 MHz - 108.0 MHz	87.5/87.50 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 Ratio		Mono/Stereo: 69 dB/67 dB
FM Harmonic Distortion (IHF, 1 kHz)		Mono/Stereo: 0.5%/0.6%
AM Frequency		530/531 kHz - 1710/1611 kHz
Warranty	5 Years	2 Years

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

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