Sony STR-AZ5000ES vs Yamaha RX-V385

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      Specifications

      GENERAL Sony STR-AZ5000ES Yamaha RX-V385
      BrandSonyYamaha
      SeriesES
      ModelSTR-AZ5000ESRX-V385
      TypeA/V ReceiverA/V Receiver
      CountryUSATaiwan
      Release Year20232018
      PredecessorSony STR-ZA5000ES Yamaha RX-V383
      AMPLIFIER Sony STR-AZ5000ES Yamaha RX-V385
      Channels11.25.1
      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-AZ5000ES Yamaha RX-V385
      Surround:AI™
      DACBurr-Brown DAC x 3
      DAC Specs192 kHz/32 Bit384 kHz/32 Bit
      Maximum Channel Processing11.25.1
      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 PLII
      Dolby Digital EX
      DTS:X up to 7.1.4
      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
      IMAX Enhanced
      Auro 3D with Auro-Matic Upmixer
      360 Reality Audio
      PCM 2-ch/Multi-ch Input 2-ch/Multi-ch Input
      Network Audio FormatsFLAC, AIFF, WAV, DSD, ALAC, MP3, WMA, AAC
      Music Playback via USBFLAC, AIFF, WAV, DSD, ALAC, MP3, WMA, AACMP3, WMA, MPEG-4 AAC, WAV
      High Resolution Music Playback via USB and/or Network 192 kHz/24 bit
      High Resolution Audio Formats via USBFLAC, AIFF, WAV, DSD, ALAC
      Gapless Playback
      DSD via HDMI 2-ch/Multi-ch Input 2-ch/Multi-ch Input
      DSD via USB 2-ch Input
      DSD to PCM Converter
      USB DAC
      DTS Dialogue Control
      Dialog Level Adjustment
      Dialog normalization
      Dialogue Lift Center Speaker Lift Up
      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
      CINEMA DSP
      DSP Programs17
      SILENT CINEMA / Virtual CINEMA DSP Virtual CINEMA FRONT
      Virtual Speakers
      Independent Subwoofer Outputs

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      CALIBRATION Sony STR-AZ5000ES Yamaha RX-V385
      Auto Speaker Calibration System with Mic. D.C.A.C. IX YPAO sound optimization
      Calibration MicrophoneStereo
      Speaker Relocation
      Automatic Phase Matching
      YPAO Volume
      VIDEO FEATURES Sony STR-AZ5000ES Yamaha RX-V385
      HDR10
      HDR10+
      Dynamic HDR
      BT.2020 color space
      Dolby Vision
      HLG (Hybrid Log Gamma)
      HDMI Version2.1
      HDBaseT Compatible
      Enhanced Audio Return Channel (eARC) via firmware update
      HDCP Version2.32.3
      QMS (Quick Media Switching)
      ALLM (Auto Low Latency Mode)
      VRR (Variable Refresh Rate)
      QFT (Quick Frame transport)
      3-D Ready
      Video Signal Passthroughup to 8K 50/60Hz and 4K 100/120Hz 4:4:4up 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 Video Upscaling
      Analog to Analog Video conversion
      isf Certified Calibration Control
      CONNECTIVITY Sony STR-AZ5000ES Yamaha RX-V385
      Wi-Fi
      Bluetooth SBC, AAC, LDAC SBC, in and out
      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
      Remote App
      InstaPrevue Input Source Prevue

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      TERMINALS Sony STR-AZ5000ES Yamaha RX-V385
      HDMI Inputs7 (1 front)4
      HDMI Outputs2 (1 Main, 1 Sub/Zone2)1
      8K Inputs4
      USB Input1 Front for USB memoryUSB 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 Inputs
      Component Video Outputs
      Ethernet
      Ethernet Switch
      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-AZ5000ES Yamaha RX-V385
      Number of Zones31
      Powered Zones 2 and 3
      Zone 2 OutsHDMI, Composite video, Pre Out
      Zone 3 OutsPre/Line Out
      Zone B Video Output
      RS-232C Interface
      +12V Trigger Output3
      Remote (IR) Input/Output1 / 20 / 0
      Party Mode
      MISCELLANEOUS Sony STR-AZ5000ES Yamaha RX-V385
      On-Screen Display Graphical User Interface color OSD
      GUI Languages3
      SCENESCENE (4 sets)
      Web Control
      IP Control
      Control4 SDDP
      PreAmp Mode
      Remote ControllerRMT-AA511U

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      RADIO Sony STR-AZ5000ES Yamaha RX-V385
      Analog Tuner FM FM/AM
      Presets3040
      Digital Radio
      Internet Radio TuneIn & iHeart Radio
      Pandora
      Spotify
      Tidal
      Deezer
      Napster
      SiriusXM
      CONSTRUCTION Sony STR-AZ5000ES Yamaha RX-V385
      A.R.T. Wedge
      Speaker Terminals115
      Large Speaker Terminals115
      Color-Coded Speaker Terminals
      Gold plated RCA terminals
      POWER Sony STR-AZ5000ES Yamaha RX-V385
      Power SupplyAC 120 V, 60 HzAC 110-120 V, 50/60 Hz
      Power Consumption500 W260 W
      Maximum Power Consumption600 W
      Standby Power0.5 W0.1 W
      ECO Mode / Hybrid Standby Function
      Auto Power Standby
      PHYSICAL Sony STR-AZ5000ES Yamaha RX-V385
      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 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"
      Weight19.2 kg (42 lb 6 oz)7.7 kg (17.0 lbs)
      Weight of Package30 lbs

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      SPECIFICATIONS Sony STR-AZ5000ES 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
      THD0.09%
      Damping Factor100 (Front, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 8 Ω)
      Input Sensitivity and Impedance (Line)200 mV/47 kΩ
      Maximum Input Sensitivity (Line)2.3 V (1 kHz, 0.5% THD)
      Rated Preout Level and Impedance1.0 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)110 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
      DSD Sampling Rates via HDMI2.8 MHz2.8 MHz
      DSD Sampling Rates via USB2.8 MHz, 5.6 MHz
      Video Input Sensitivity/Output Level and Impedance 1 Vp-p/75 Ω (Composite)1 Vp-p/75 Ω (Composite)
      Video Maximum Input1.5 Vp-p
      Video S/N Ratio50 dB
      Ethernet Standard1000BASE-T
      Wi-Fi StandardIEEE 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac
      Wi-Fi Terminal Frequency5 GHz, 2.4 GHz
      Bluetooth Version5․02․1 + EDR
      Bluetooth Frequency2.4 GHz2.4 GHz
      USB TerminalType A, Ver. 2.0, 5 V, 1 AUSB2.0 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 Frequency530/531 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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