Sony STR-AZ7000ES 13.2-Channel 8K ES AV Receiver
The STR-AZ7000ES is the top of Sony's ES line, with thirteen amplified channels for layouts up to 9.2.4 and support for DTS:X Pro in addition to Dolby Atmos, DTS:X, Dolby Speaker Virtualization and DTS Virtual:X. Four 8K-capable HDMI inputs and two outputs pass 8K and 4K/120 with Dolby Vision, HDR10 and HLG, and IMAX Enhanced certification is included. 360 Spatial Sound Mapping maps phantom speakers around the room.
Speaker impedance is 4 to 16 ohms. Digital Cinema Auto Calibration IX with Speaker Relocation, a Zone 2 fed from variable speaker outputs, line or HDMI, and one IR input with two outputs cover installation needs. Hi-res decoding runs to DSD, FLAC, ALAC, WAV and AIFF, with HDMI LPCM to 192 kHz/24-bit 7.1. The 430 x 194 x 440 mm chassis weighs 21.8 kg and draws 540 W.
| HDMI | Four 8K HDMI inputs, two outputs |
|---|---|
| Object Audio | Dolby Atmos, DTS:X, DTS:X Pro, Dolby Speaker Virtualization, DTS Virtual:X |
| Number of Amp. Channels | 13 CH |
| Speaker Impedance | 4ohms-16ohms |
| HDR (High Dynamic Range) | HDR10, Hybrid Log Gamma, Dolby Vision |
| 4K Output | HDMI Video Output Capability: 8K, 4K, 1080p, 1080/24p, Deep Color (up to 36 bit), Triluminous Color (xvYCC) |
| Decoding Format for HDMI | DSD: Yes (Up to 2.8MHz 5.1ch), LPCM: Yes (Up to 192kHz/24 bit 7.1ch), DTS HD MA / DTS HD HR: Yes/Yes, Dolby TrueHD/Dolby Digital Plus: Yes/Yes, DTS |
| Hi-Res Format | DSDIFF(DSD), DSF, WAV(LPCM), AIFF(LPCM), FLAC, ALAC |







