ES A/V Receiver: Elevated performance for all
Applying years of sound engineering and testing experience, Sony has developed an ES-grade solder. A high-purity tin base combines with small amounts of specially chosen metal elements for a unique alloy mix that enables a quality signal and exceptional sound.
All your favorite features in the box
The special resistance materials and structure, pure copper has been used in the electrodes to achieve high volumes of data with rich, vivid audio quality.
Build Quality
The chassis of the ES model has been fundamentally revised: the overall thickness has been increased for improved rigidity, and the structures of the transformer base and other weight-bearing parts have also been redesigned to improve the instantaneous power and crispness of the sound, when compared to a conventional chassis.
Video
Designed with an offset screw position to both eliminate the resonance point and avoid frequency-specific, vibration-inducing resonance transmission to and from the transformer, the foot also contains additional ribs for increased rigidity and improved resonance control.
Sound
Metal ES-grade frames both secure the circuit board and protect it from vibration caused by speaker sound pressure. The varying fin length of the integrated heat sink reduces audible resonance uniformity while also shielding delicate circuitry from noise.
Custom install
Digital PCM signal input is processed at 32-bit and converted to analog by the DAC, while DSD signal input during direct mode is natively input to the DAC and converted to an analog signal.
Renowned ES Quality
The DAC analog power supply uses a low- noise power supply IC to ensure that hi-fidelity performance is achieved
Redesigned with build quality in mind
While enabling higher quality video output and reduced latency from input devices like game consoles, HDMI 2.1 also provides support for Auto Low Latency Mode (ALLM), Variable Refresh Rate (VRR). 2,3
Lead free ES solder
Enjoy dynamic, realistic picture quality with support for the leading HDR formats, including Dolby Vision, HDR10, Hybrid Log Gamma, and IMAX Enhanced. 6, 7, 8
Fine Sound Resistor
Enjoy the latest HDMI technology with support for 8K & 4K/120 video sources. 1, 4 Equipped with four 8K HDMI inputs and two outputs the STR-AZ3000ES is capable of delivering the most stunning picture quality and amazing clarity. 2
Newly Designed Frame Beam Base Chassis
While enabling higher quality video output and reduced latency from input devices like game consoles, HDMI 2.1 also provides support for Auto Low Latency Mode (ALLM), Variable Refresh Rate (VRR). 2,3
Offset Screw Position Foot
Enjoy dynamic, realistic picture quality with support for the leading HDR formats, including Dolby Vision, HDR10, Hybrid Log Gamma, and IMAX Enhanced. 6, 7, 8
Refreshed Digital Circuit Board
Enjoy the latest HDMI technology with support for 8K & 4K/120 video sources. 1, 4 Equipped with four 8K HDMI inputs and two outputs the STR-AZ3000ES is capable of delivering the most stunning picture quality and amazing clarity. 2
New DAC enables 32-bit operations
While enabling higher quality video output and reduced latency from input devices like game consoles, HDMI 2.1 also provides support for Auto Low Latency Mode (ALLM), Variable Refresh Rate (VRR). 2,3
Improved analog power for DAC
6 HDMI Inputs/2 Outputs The STR-AZ3000ES has six HDMI inputs with four inputs supporting full 8K & 4K/120 video sources, and two HDMI outputs that also support full 8K & 4K/120 video sources. 1, 2, 3
Redefined video tech to power your theater
Elevated sound quality and powerful amplification that meets ES standards With 120 watts, the STR-AZ3000ES delivers cinema-like surround sound and crystal-clear music reproduction with powerful amplification. 2
HDMI 2.1
Using AI-based technology, DSEE Ultimate accurately upscales audio to near-high-resolution sound quality.
Supports Dolby Vision, HDR10, and Hybrid Log Gamma, and IMAX Enhanced
Enjoy music the way the artists truly intended with High-Resolution Audio for crystal clear precision or discover a new way of listening with 360 Reality Audio12 for a truly immersive live concert or studio session experience. With the STR-AZ3000ES, your music comes to life like never before. 6
8K & 4K/120 HDMI Connectivity
With support for Dolby Atmos®, Dolby Speaker Virtualization, DTS:X®, and DTS Virtual: X the STR-AZ3000ES delivers a truly elevated object-based surround-sound experience.
HDMI 2.1
Experience true immersion. Sony s exclusive 360 Spatial Sound Mapping technology reproduces a physical sound field that can adapt to your environment and create an experience that feels like a movie theatre or concert hall. 12
Supports Dolby Vision, HDR10, and Hybrid Log Gamma, and IMAX Enhanced
A new technology developed by Sony, Digital Cinema Auto Calibration IX precisely corrects the distance, angle, sound pressure, and frequency response of each speaker that s connected to the STR-AZ3000ES to create the ideal sound field for any home theater setup.
8K & 4K/120 HDMI Connectivity
Using AI-based technology, DSEE Ultimate accurately upscales audio to near-high-resolution sound quality.
HDMI 2.1
Enjoy music the way the artists truly intended with High-Resolution Audio for crystal clear precision or discover a new way of listening with 360 Reality Audio12 for a truly immersive live concert or studio session experience. With the STR-AZ3000ES, your music comes to life like never before. 6
6 HDMI Inputs/2 Outputs
Acoustic Center Sync matches the audio to your compatible BRAVIA TV. 11
Awe-inspiring sound for all your entertainment
Center Speaker Lift Up raises the sound from the center speaker to match what s on the TV.
Elevated sound quality and powerful amplification that meets ES standards
Go Wireless Sony s SA-RS3S & SA-RS5 wireless rear speakers and SA-SW3 & SA-SW5 wireless subwoofers are compatible with the STR-AZ3000ES. Two subwoofers (sold sep.) of the same model may be connected simultaneously to the receiver.
DSEE Ultimate
Listen to all your favorite tracks. The STR-AZ3000ES supports audio streaming via Bluetooth®, 11 Wi-Fi, Chromecast built-in, 7 Spotify Connect, and Apple AirPlay®. 5
Hi-Res Audio & 360 Reality Audio
Control the STR-AZ3000ES from your mobile device for operations like source selection, zone control, sound field control, volume control, media playback, and voice assistant setup. 5
Support for the most advanced object-based audio formats
Enjoy seamless integration with your Roon system for full access to all your music-including your digital files and streaming services-all in one place. 5
360 Spatial Sound Mapping
From the SONOS app you will be able to turn on your A/V receiver, switch to the designated input source for playback, and control the volume of your A/V receiver. 4
Digital Cinema Auto Calibration IX
Connect to your home s other devices, and use voice control to operate your receiver with Google Assistant. 7
DSEE Ultimate
Control the STR-AZ3000ES from your mobile device for operations like source selection, zone control, sound field control, volume control, media playback, and voice assistant setup. 5
Hi-Res Audio & 360 Reality Audio
Enjoy seamless integration with your Roon system for full access to all your music-including your digital files and streaming services-all in one place. 5
Center Speaker Enhancements
From the SONOS app you will be able to turn on your A/V receiver, switch to the designated input source for playback, and control the volume of your A/V receiver. 4
Acoustic Center Sync
With support for leading control and remote monitoring systems Control4, Savant, Crestron, and OvrC, the STR-AZ3000ES is built for integration. 5
Center Speaker Lift
Flexible multi-zone distribution capability
Go Wireless
Perform setup via the front panel when no display is available
Easy Listening
Easily control receiver settings from your mobile device or laptop with the web browser setup option.
Compatible with Sony Music Center app
Easy setup with the onscreen graphical user interface
Roon Tested
Perform setup via the front panel when no display is available
Works with SONOS
