Sony STR-DN1070

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    Highlights

    • 7.2 Channels
    • 7.1 Channel Processing
    • 100 W (6 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven)
    • HDR10
    • 4K/60Hz Passthrough
    • Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, Ethernet

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    Table of Contents
    1. Overview
    2. Pros and Cons
    3. 2016 Lineup
    4. Amplifier
    5. Speaker Configurations
    6. HDMI
    7. Room Calibration
    8. Multi-zone Playback
    9. Inputs and Outputs
    10. Replaced by STR-DN1080
    11. Evaluation
    12. Specifications

    1. Overview

    Sony STR-DN1070 was introduced in 2016. It is equipped with 7 channel amplifier with 100 W (6 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven) power per channel and is capable of 7.1 maximum channel processing. It passes 4K/60Hz video signal.

    We evaluated the a/v receiver and gave 76 overall score out of 100. Our ranking system is based on the amplifier specifications, audio and video features, connectivity, multizone capabilities, radio and many other details.

    Amplifier
    69
    Audio Features
    71
    Video Features
    84
    Connectivity
    80
    Zones
    88
    Radio
    66
    OVERALL
    76

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


    Here is a history of the series, where you can view and compare the main specifications of the receivers.

    Evolution of the series
    Model Year Chann. Power Dolby Atmos DTS:X HDR10 HDR10+ Dolby Vision Pass. Price
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    		2023 7.2 100 W 8K
    STR-DN1080 Image cannot be found
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    		2017 7.2 100 W 4K
    STR-DN1070 Image cannot be found 2016 7.2 100 W 4K

    You can view their side-by-side comparison here: Sony STR-AN1000 vs STR-DN1080 vs STR-DN1070.

    2. Pros and Cons

    In this section we present pros and cons of Sony STR-DN1070.

    PROs

    •   DSD via HDMI
    •   Auto Speaker Calibration System with Mic.
    •   HDR10
    •   New HDCP Version
    •   Wi-Fi
    •   Bluetooth
    •   Chromecast Built-In
    •   USB Input
    •   Composite Video Inputs
    •   Ethernet
    •   3 Zones
    •   Analog Tuner
    •   Spotify

    CONs

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

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

    AVERAGE

    •   7.2 Channels
    •   Power Output - 100 W
    •   7.1 Channel Processing
    •   6 HDMI Inputs
    •   3 HDMI Outputs
    •   RCA Line Inputs
    •   Bluetooth 4․1

    3. Sony 2016 Lineup

    In 2016 Sony released 6 new receivers. Here is the lineup:

    Sony 2016 Lineup
    ModelChannelsPowerMax. Ch. Proc.Pre OutsImmersive AudioHDRZones Price
    STR-ZA5000ES Image cannot be found
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    		9.2120 W11.111.2Dolby Atmos
    DTS:X    		HDR10
    Dolby Vision    		3
    STR-ZA3000ES Image cannot be found
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    		7.280 W7.17.23
    STR-ZA2000ES Image cannot be found
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    		7.275 W7.13
    STR-ZA1000ES Image cannot be found
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    		7.270 W7.13
    STR-DN1070 Image cannot be found 7.2100 W7.1HDR103
    STR-DH770 Image cannot be found
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    		7.290 W7.1HDR101

    You can view their side-by-side comparison here: Sony STR-ZA5000ES vs STR-ZA3000ES vs STR-ZA2000ES vs STR-ZA1000ES vs STR-DN1070 vs STR-DH770.

    4. Amplifier

    7 channel Amplifier

    Sony STR-DN1070 features 7 channel power amplifier. It is rated at 100 W (6 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven).

      AMPLIFIER
      Channels7.2
      Power Output100 W (6 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

      5. Speaker Configurations

      Sony STR-DN1070's 7 channel amplifier can be assigned for different speaker configurations.

      • Configurations: Available configurations are:
      • 5.2, 7.2 with internal amplifier.
      • 2-ch Bi-Amp: Sony STR-DN1070 allows you 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.

      6. HDMI

      Sony STR-DN1070 features 6 HDMI inputs. It has 2 outputs: 1 Main and 1 Sub/Zone2.

      • 4K/60Hz Passthrough: All inputs pass up to 4K/60p (YCbCr4:4:4) video signal.
      • 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%.
      • HDCP 2.2 Copy Protection: All inputs and outputs are HDCP 2.2 compliant which is a requirement for 4K/HDR copy-protected content transmission.
      • 3D Ready: Sony STR-DN1070 is able to pass 3D video through HDMI.
      andh3>HDR (High Dynamic Range)

      Sony STR-DN1070 supports HDR (high dynamic range) video formats such as HDR10 via HDMI ports. 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.



      VIDEO FEATURES
      HDR10
      HDR10+
      Dynamic HDR
      BT.2020 color space
      Dolby Vision
      HLG (Hybrid Log Gamma)
      HDBaseT Compatible
      Enhanced Audio Return Channel (eARC)
      HDCP Version2.2
      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)
      Video Signal Upscaling

      7. Room Calibration

      Sony STR-DN1070 comes with Advanced D.C.A.C. room correction system and includes the calibration microphone.

        8. Multi-zone Playback

        Sony STR-DN1070 offers multi-zone playback which allows you to play different input sources in 3 different rooms.


        Zone 2

        • Powered Zone 2: You can use the unit's 2 amplifier channels by connecting Zone 2 speakers directly to the speaker terminals. The remaining 5 channels will be left for main zone amplification.
        • HDMI Output: Sony STR-DN1070 offers HDMI output for Zone 2. This means that it can send two different HDMI signals to two displays.
        • Audio Pre/Line Output: If you have a dedicated amplifier for Zone 2 you can connect it to the a/v receiver via pre/line outs and use "pre out" option to control volume from the a/v receiver or use "line out" option - send fixed signal and then control volume on the Zone 2 amplifier.

        Zone 3

        • Powered Zone 3: You can use the unit's 2 amplifier channels by connecting Zone 3 speakers directly to the speaker terminals. The remaining 5 channels will be left for main zone amplification.
        ZONES
        Number of Zones3
        Powered Zones 2 and 3
        Zone 2 OutsHDMI, RCA Pre/Line Out
        Zone 3 Outs
        RS-232C Interface
        +12V Trigger Output0
        Remote (IR) Input/Output1 / 1

        9. Inputs and Outputs

        Audio

        • Analog Line Inputs: There are 4 line inputs for analog audio connection.
        • Digital Inputs: 1 optical input and 1 coaxial input are available for digital audio connection.
        • Headphone Output: There is a 6.3 mm (1/4") headphone output jack on the front panel.

        Video

        • HDMI:
        • 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.
        • Inputs: 2   Outputs: 1

        Front A/V Inputs

        • HDMI, USB
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        TERMINALS
        HDMI Inputs6 (1 front)
        HDMI Outputs2 (1 Main, 1 Sub/Zone2)
        8K Inputs
        USB Input1 (Front)
        USB DC Out Port
        Optical Inputs1
        Optical Outputs
        Coaxial Inputs1
        RCA Line Inputs4
        RCA Line Outputs
        XLR Line Inputs
        Phono Input
        Multi-Channel Input
        RCA Pre-Outs0.2
        XLR Pre-outs
        Composite Video Inputs2
        Composite Video Outputs1
        S-Video Inputs
        S-Video Outputs
        Component Video Inputs
        Component Video Outputs

        10. Replaced by STR-DN1080

        In 2017 Sony STR-DN1070 was replaced by Sony STR-DN1080. Let us now have a look at some important differences between Sony STR-DN1070 and its successor.

        UPGRADES Sony STR-DN1080 vs Sony STR-DN1070
        More Channel Processing 7ch + Phantom 2ch vs 7.1
        Dolby Atmos up to 5.1.2 plus 2 phantom rear surround channels vs
        Dolby Surround Upmixer vs
        DTS:X up to 5.1.2 plus 2 phantom rear surround channels vs
        DTS Neural:X vs
        Network Audio Formats WAV, FLAC, AIFF, DSD, MP3, WMA, LPCM, Dolby Digital, Apple Lossless, OGG, APE vs WAV, FLAC, AIFF, DSD, MP3, WMA, LPCM, Dolby Digital, Apple Lossless
        Music Playback via USB WAV, FLAC, AIFF, DSD, MP3, WMA, LPCM, Dolby Digital, Apple Lossless, OGG, APE vs WAV, FLAC, AIFF, DSD, MP3, WMA, LPCM, Dolby Digital, Apple Lossless
        Calibration Microphone Stereo vs Mono
        Speaker Relocation vs
        Dolby Vision vs
        HLG vs
        Enhanced Audio Return Channel (eARC) vs
        DOWNGRADES Sony STR-DN1080 vs Sony STR-DN1070
        Dolby Pro Logic vs PLIIx
        DTS Neo vs Neo:6
        Front A/V Inputs USB vs HDMI, USB
        Less Zones 2 vs 3
        Less Powered Zones 2 vs 2 and 3
        Analog Tuner FM vs FM with RDS

        For more detailed comparison between the models please visit Sony STR-DN1070 vs STR-DN1080.

        11. Evaluation

        We evaluate Sony STR-DN1070 and give score of 76 out of 100. We also give separate scores for 6 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.


        OVERALL
        76

        Amplifier

        AVERAGE
        69

        We give Sony STR-DN1070 a score of 69 for Amplifier features.

        •   7.2 Channels
        •   Power Output - 100 W

        Audio Features

        GOOD
        71

        We give Sony STR-DN1070 a score of 71 for Audio Features features.

        •   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

        GOOD
        84

        We give Sony STR-DN1070 a score of 84 for Video Features features.

        •   HDR10
        •   No HDR10+
        •   No Dolby Vision
        •   No 8K Passthrough

        Connectivity

        GOOD
        80

        We give Sony STR-DN1070 a score of 80 for Connectivity features.

        •   No eARC
        •   New HDCP Version
        •   Wi-Fi
        •   Bluetooth
        •   Does not Work with Amazon Alexa
        •   Chromecast Built-In
        •   6 HDMI Inputs
        •   3 HDMI Outputs
        •   0 8K Input
        •   USB Input
        •   RCA Line Inputs
        •   No Phono Input
        •   No RCA Pre-Outs
        •   Composite Video Inputs
        •   Ethernet
        •   Bluetooth 4․1

        Zones

        EXCELLENT
        88

        We give Sony STR-DN1070 a score of 88 for Zones features.

        •   3 Zones

        Radio

        AVERAGE
        66

        We give Sony STR-DN1070 a score of 66 for Radio features.

        •   Analog Tuner
        •   No Pandora
        •   Spotify
        •   No Tidal

        12. Specifications

        GENERAL
        BrandSony
        ModelSTR-DN1070
        TypeA/V Receiver
        CountryOceania
        Release Year2016
        SuccessorSony STR-DN1080
        AMPLIFIER
        Channels7.2
        Power Output100 W (6 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
        Maximum Channel Processing7.1
        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
        Dolby Digital EX
        Surround EX
        DTS:X
        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
        Network Audio FormatsWAV, FLAC, AIFF, DSD, MP3, WMA, LPCM, Dolby Digital, Apple Lossless
        Music Playback via USBWAV, FLAC, AIFF, DSD, MP3, WMA, LPCM, Dolby Digital, Apple Lossless
        High Resolution Music Playback via USB and/or Network up to 192 kHz
        High Resolution Audio Formats via USBWAV, FLAC, AIFF, DSD
        DSD via HDMI 2-ch/Multi-ch Input
        DSD via USB 2-ch Input
        DSD to PCM Converter
        USB DAC
        DTS Dialogue Control
        Dialogue Lift Center Speaker Lift Up
        Digital Legato Linear
        In-Ceiling Speaker Mode
        OP Processing
        Sound Optimizer
        Tone Control All Channels
        High-resolution Music Enhancer DSEE HX
        Audyssey Dynamic EQ
        Audyssey Dynamic Volume
        Audyssey LFC
        Audyssey Sub EQ HT
        Audyssey DSX
        Direct Mode
        Pure Direct Mode
        CALIBRATION
        Auto Speaker Calibration System with Mic. Advanced D.C.A.C.
        Calibration MicrophoneMono
        Speaker Relocation
        Automatic Phase Matching
        VIDEO FEATURES
        HDR10
        HDR10+
        Dynamic HDR
        BT.2020 color space
        Dolby Vision
        HLG (Hybrid Log Gamma)
        HDBaseT Compatible
        Enhanced Audio Return Channel (eARC)
        HDCP Version2.2
        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)
        Video Signal Upscaling
        Analog To HDMI Upconversion
        isf Certified Calibration Control
        CONNECTIVITY
        Wi-Fi
        Bluetooth SBC, AAC, LDAC
        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 AirPlay
        Apple Product Connection iPod, iPhone and iPad
        InstaPrevue Input Source Prevue
        TERMINALS
        HDMI Inputs6 (1 front)
        HDMI Outputs2 (1 Main, 1 Sub/Zone2)
        8K Inputs
        USB Input1 (Front)
        USB DC Out Port
        Optical Inputs1
        Optical Outputs
        Coaxial Inputs1
        RCA Line Inputs4
        RCA Line Outputs
        XLR Line Inputs
        Phono Input
        Multi-Channel Input
        RCA Pre-Outs0.2
        XLR Pre-outs
        Composite Video Inputs2
        Composite Video Outputs1
        S-Video Inputs
        S-Video Outputs
        Component Video Inputs
        Component Video Outputs
        Ethernet
        Ethernet Switch
        PC In
        Front A/V InputsHDMI, USB
        Speaker A/B
        Headphone Out6.3 mm (1/4")
        Detachable Power Cord
        ZONES
        Number of Zones3
        Powered Zones 2 and 3
        Zone 2 OutsHDMI, RCA Pre/Line Out
        Zone 3 Outs
        RS-232C Interface
        +12V Trigger Output0
        Remote (IR) Input/Output1 / 1
        MISCELLANEOUS
        On-Screen Display Graphical User Interface
        GUI Languages3
        RADIO
        Analog Tuner FM with RDS
        Presets30 (30/-)
        Digital Radio
        Pandora
        Spotify
        Tidal
        Deezer
        Napster
        SiriusXM
        CONSTRUCTION
        Speaker Terminals9
        Large Speaker Terminals9
        Color-Coded Speaker Terminals
        Gold plated RCA terminals
        POWER
        Power SupplyAC 230 V, 50 Hz
        Power Consumption240 W
        Standby Power0.4 W
        PHYSICAL
        Dimensions (W x H x D)430 mm x 172 mm x 329.4 mm
        17" x 6-7/8" x 13"
        Weight10.5 kg (23 lbs. 3 oz.)
        SPECIFICATIONS
        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)165 W (0.9% THD)
        Input Sensitivity and Impedance (Line)500 mV/50 kΩ
        Rated Preout Level and Impedance2 V/1 kΩ (Zone2 and Subwoofer)
        S/N Ratio (Line, IHF-A)105 dB (500 mV)
        S/N Ratio (digital)100 dB (20 kHz LPF)
        Frequency Response (Analog In)10 Hz - 100 kHz/+0.5 dB, -2 dB
        DSD Sampling Rates via HDMI2.8 MHz
        DSD Sampling Rates via USB2.8 MHz, 5.6 MHz
        Video Input Sensitivity/Output Level and Impedance 1 Vp-p/75 Ω (Composite)
        Ethernet Standard100BASE-TX
        Wi-Fi StandardIEEE 802.11 a/b/g/n
        Wi-Fi Terminal Frequency5 GHz, 2.4 GHz
        Bluetooth Version4․1
        Bluetooth Frequency2.4 GHz
        USB TerminalType A, Ver. 2.0, 5 V, 1 A
        FM Frequency87.5 MHz - 108.0 MHz
        Warranty2 Years

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

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