Sony STR-ZA2000ES (USA and Canadian versions)

Sony STR-ZA2000ES was introduced in 2016. It is equipped with 7 channel amplifier and is capable of 7.1 maximum channel processing.

We evaluated the Receiver and gave 75 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 score is based on power ratings, minimum impedance load, power supply, transformer type, total harmonic distortion, damping factor, signal to noise ratio and other small details. Audio score depends on the number of channels, front wide channel support, maximum channel processing, support of audio formats, DAC specifications, room calibration algorithm... Video score is based on HDR, Dolby Vision and video signal passthrough and upscaling, analog to HDMI upconversion. Connectivity score is defined from all wired and wireless inputs and outputs, internet and bluetooth connections, HEOS, SONOS and others. Multizone score depends on the number of zones with their outputs. Radio score is evaluated form digital radio support and analog tuner with its frequency range, signal to noise ratio, harmonic distortion...

In this section we present pros and cons of Sony STR-ZA2000ES.

Amplifier

Sony STR-ZA2000ES has 7 channel amplifier and delivers 75 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven).

Video Features

The Receiver has 4K passthrough up to 60p and 4K upscaling up to 60p.

Digital Legato Linear

Sony STR-ZA2000ES features Digital Legato Linear (D.L.L.) to play audio signals with high-quality sound. The D.L.L. function is a technology developed by Sony that allows low-quality digital and analog audio signals to be played with high-quality sound. This function is available for Linear PCM signals, as well as lossy compression audio formats and analog audio signals. It works when [2ch Stereo], [Direct], [A.F.D.] or [Multi Stereo] is selected.

Room Correction

Sony STR-ZA2000ES comes with[y] Advanced D.C.A.C. room correction system and includes the calibration microphone.

Connectivity

Sony STR-ZA2000ES can be connected to internet using ethernet cable. It has 6 HDMI inputs and HDCP 2.2 (1 in / 1 out) copy protection.

Front panel has HDMI and USB inputs.

Here we list all the available features and specifications of Sony STR-ZA2000ES.

BASICS
Brand	Sony
Model	STR-ZA2000ES
Type	A/V Receiver
Country	USA and Canada
Release Year	2016

AMPLIFIER
Channels	7.2
Front Wide Channel Support	✖
THX™ Certification	✖
Continuous 6 Ω Rated	✔
Certified 4 Ω Performance	✖
Bi-amp Capability	✔

AUDIO
Maximum Channel Processing	7.1
Air Studios Monitor Certification	✖
Dolby Atmos	✖
Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization	✖
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	✖
PCM	✔ 2-ch/Multi-ch Input
Music Playback via USB	✖
DSD via HDMI	✔ 2-ch/Multi-ch Input
DSD via USB	✖
DSD to PCM Converter	✖
USB DAC	✖
DTS Dialog Control	✖
Dialogue Lift	✔ Center Speaker Lift Up
Digital Legato Linear	✔
In-Ceiling Speaker Mode	✔
Sound Optimizer	✔
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 Microphone	Mono
Speaker Relocation	✖
Automatic Phase Matching	✔

VIDEO
HDR10	✖
HDR10+	✖
Dynamic HDR	✖
BT.2020 color space	✖
Dolby Vision	✖
Hybrid Log Gamma (HLG)	✖
Quick Media Switching (QMS)	✖
Auto Low Latency Mode Pass-through	✖
Variable Refresh Rate (VRR)	✖
Quick Frame Transport (QFT)	✖
3-D Ready	✔
Video Signal Passthrough	up to 4K/60p (YCbCr4:4:4)
Video Signal Upscaling	✔ up to 4K/60p
isf Certified Calibration Control	✖

CONNECTIVITY
MHL Input	✖
DLNA 1.5	✖
FireConnect	✖
FlareConnect	✖
Chromecast Built-In	✖
DTS Play-Fi	✖
Works with Amazon Alexa	✖
Works with SONOS	✖
AirPlay	✖
InstaPrevue Input Source Prevue	✖
Ethernet	✔
Ethernet Switch	✔ 8-Port Gigabit
Wi-Fi	✖
Bluetooth	✖
HDBaseT Compatible	✖
Enhanced ARC	✖
HDCP Version	2.2 (1 in / 1 out)
HDMI Input	6 (1 front)
HDMI Output	2 (1 Main, 1 Sub/Zone2)
USB Input	1 (Front) for update and setting
USB DC Out Port	✖
Analog Audio Line Input	4
Analog Audio Line Output	✖
Phono Input	✖
Optical In	2
Optical Out	✖
Coaxial In/Out	1 / ✖
Composite Video Input	2
Composite Video Output	1
S-Video Input	✖
S-Video Output	✖
Component Video Input	2
Component Video Output	1
PC In	✖
Multi-Channel Input	✖
Analog Pre-Outs	0.2
XLR Inputs	✖
XLR Pre-outs	✖
Front A/V Inputs	HDMI, USB
Speaker A/B	✔
Headphone Out	✖

ZONES
Zones	3
Powered Zones	✔ 2
Zone 2	HDMI, Composite Video, RCA Pre/Line Out
Zone 3 Outs	RCA Pre/Line Out
RS-232	✔
+12V Trigger Output	1 (80 mA)
Remote (IR) Input/Output	1 / 2

MISC
On-Screen Display	✔ Graphical User Interface
GUI Languages	3
Detachable Power Cord	✔

RADIO
Analog Tuner	✔ FM/AM
Presets	60 (30/30)
Digital Radio	✖
Internet Radio	✖
Pandora	✖
Spotify	✖
Tidal	✖
Deezer	✖
Napster	✖
SiriusXM Internet Radio	✖

CONSTRUCTION
Speaker Terminals	7
Large Speaker Terminals	7
Color-Coded Speaker Terminals	✖
Gold plated RCA terminals	✖

POWER
Power Supply	AC 120 V, 60 Hz
Power Consumption	290 W
Standby Power	0.3 W

GENERAL
Dimensions (W x H x D)	430 mm x 174 mm x 410 mm 17" x 6-7/8" x 16-1/4"
Weight	13.0 kg (28 lbs. 11 oz.)
Warranty	5 Years

SPECS
Power Output (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2	75 W (0.09% THD)
Power Output (8 Ω, 1 kHz, 2	100 W (0.9% THD)
Power Output (6 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2	95 W (0.09% THD)
Power Output (6 Ω, 1 kHz, 2	120 W (0.9% THD)
Power Output (6 Ω, 1 kHz, 1 channel driven, FTC)	150 W (0.9% THD)
Input Sensitivity and Impedance (Line)	150 mV/50 kΩ
Rated Preout Level and Impedance	2 V/1 kΩ (Subwoofer)
S/N Ratio (Line, IHF-A)	105 dB (20 kHz LPF, 500 mV)
S/N Ratio (digital)	96 dB (20 kHz LPF)
Frequency Response (Analog In)	10 Hz - 100 kHz/±3 dB
DSD Sampling Rates via HDMI	2.8 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)
FM Frequency	87.5 MHz - 108.0 MHz
AM Frequency	530 kHz - 1710 kHz

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

In 2017 Sony STR-ZA2000ES was replaced by STR-ZA2100ES. Let us now have a look at some important changes that the successor brought.

UPGRADES	Sony STR-ZA2100ES	Sony STR-ZA2000ES
More Channel Processing	9ch + Phantom 2ch	7.1
Dolby Atmos	✔ up to 7.1.2 or 5.1.4 plus 2 phantom rear surround channels	✖
Dolby Surround Upmixer	✔	✖
DTS:X	✔ up to 7.1.2 or 5.1.4 plus 2 phantom rear surround channels	✖
DTS Neural:X	✔	✖
BT.2020 color space	✔	✖
Dolby Vision	✔	✖
HLG	✔	✖
Enhanced Audio Return Channel (eARC)	✔	✖
More Analog Pre-Outs	2.2 (Height L/R and Subwoofers)	0.2

DOWNGRADES	Sony STR-ZA2100ES	Sony STR-ZA2000ES
Less Component Video Outputs	✖	1

For more detailed comparison between the models please visit Sony STR-ZA2100ES vs Sony STR-ZA2000ES.