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Sony ES STR-AZ7000ES
USA
Highlights
- 13.2 Channels
- 13.2 Channel Processing
- 140 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven)
- HDMI 2.1
- Dolby Atmos, DTS:X Pro
- HDR10, Dolby Vision
- 8K Passthrough, 8K Upscaling
- Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, Ethernet
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Evaluation
We evaluate Sony ES STR-AZ7000ES and give score of 94 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.
Amplifier
We give Sony ES STR-AZ7000ES a score of 94 for Amplifier features.
- Many Channels - 13.2
- High Power Output - 140 W
Audio Features
We give Sony ES STR-AZ7000ES a score of 95 for Audio Features features.
- Many Channels - 13.2
- Front Wide Channel Support
- 13.2 Channel Processing
- Dolby Atmos
- Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization
- DTS:X
- IMAX Enhanced
- No Auro 3D with Auro-Matic Upmixer
- 360 Reality Audio
- DSD via HDMI
Video Features
We give Sony ES STR-AZ7000ES a score of 99 for Video Features features.
- HDR10
- No HDR10+
- Dolby Vision
- HDMI 2.1
- Auto Low Latency Mode Pass-through
- VRR
- 8K Passthrough
- 8K Upscaling
- Analog To HDMI Upconversion
Connectivity
We give Sony ES STR-AZ7000ES a score of 89 for Connectivity features.
- eARC
- New HDCP Version
- Wi-Fi
- Bluetooth
- Does not Work with Amazon Alexa
- Google Assistant
- Chromecast Built-In
- 7 HDMI Inputs
- 3 HDMI Outputs
- 4 8K Inputs
- USB Input
- RCA Line Inputs
- No Phono Input
- RCA Pre-Outs
- Composite Video Inputs
- Ethernet
- Bluetooth 5․0
Zones
We give Sony ES STR-AZ7000ES a score of 93 for Zones features.
- 3 Zones
Radio
We give Sony ES STR-AZ7000ES a score of 86 for Radio features.
- Analog Tuner
- Pandora
- Spotify
- Tidal