Sony 360 Spatial Sound Mapping 8K 7.2 ch AV Amplifier
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Sony TA-AN1000
Featuring 360 Spatial Sound Mapping technology1, the AN1000 gives you an immersive surround experience that is enabled by multiple phantom speakers.2 With D.C.A.C. IX Auto Calibration, it's always optimised for the best sound setting for your room, resulting in a breathtaking cinematic sound experience at home. And thanks to DTS:X and Dolby Atmos support, the AN1000 delivers mighty, cinematic surround, right alongside stunning high resolution music, streaming and smart integration.
TA-AN1000 receives a 5-star review from What Hi-Fi?
“This amplifier ticks all our boxes, with a sleek design, good feature set and outstanding performance, making it so easy to recommend” - What Hi-Fi? (Apr. 2023)
360 Spatial Sound that adapts to your environment
D.C.A.C. IX ingeniously measures the height and position of each speaker with a calibration microphone.
The AN1000 features 360 Spatial Sound Mapping technology to draw you into your entertainment like never before. Based on the positional information measured by D.C.A.C. IX, multiple phantom speakers2 are generated all around you, for an entirely new sound sensation, so you can experience all the drama of Dolby Atmos® and DTS:X® alongside every breath, step and word like you're right inside the film.
High quality visuals
See vivid scenes full of real-life colour and depth. All of the original picture quality is preserved when played through the AN1000, so you’ll be completely immersed in movies. Gaming is also much more thrilling and realistic, with support for the latest formats, such as Variable Refresh Rate (VRR) and Auto Low Latency Mode (ALLM) in HDMI 2.1.
High quality sound
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 Audio6 for a truly immersive live concert or studio session experience. With the AN1000, your music comes to life like never before. It also supports DSD (Direct Stream Digital) native playback, with no conversion involved so DSD content can be fully enjoyed without losing any of the original quality.
Best with Sony TVs
When connected to a BRAVIA TV with Acoustic Center Sync4 5, both the audio system and the TV become the center speaker in your home cinema system. With Acoustic Center Sync, you’ll hear dialogue from the screen. Action and sound are precisely aligned so your viewing becomes much more immersive.
Summary
See vivid scenes full of real-life colour and depth. All of the original picture quality is preserved when played through the AN1000, so you’ll be completely immersed in movies. Gaming is also much more thrilling and realistic, with support for the latest formats, such as Variable Refresh Rate (VRR) and Auto Low Latency Mode (ALLM) in HDMI 2.1.
High quality sound
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 Audio6 for a truly immersive live concert or studio session experience. With the AN1000, your music comes to life like never before. It also supports DSD (Direct Stream Digital) native playback, with no conversion involved so DSD content can be fully enjoyed without losing any of the original quality.
Best with Sony TVs
When connected to a BRAVIA TV with Acoustic Center Sync4 5, both the audio system and the TV become the center speaker in your home cinema system. With Acoustic Center Sync, you’ll hear dialogue from the screen. Action and sound are precisely aligned so your viewing becomes much more immersive.
Summary
WHAT'S IN THE BOX
Calibration mic stand
Calibration microphone(Stereo)
R03 (size-AAA) batteries
Remote control
Calibration microphone(Stereo)
R03 (size-AAA) batteries
Remote control
Size & Weight
Dimensions (W x H x D mm)
430 x 156 x 331 mm
Weight (kg)
10.3 kg
Dimension(WxHxD inches)
17x6 1 / 4 x13 1 / 8 in
Weight(pound)
22 lb 12 oz
General Features
Auto Standby
Yes
GUI (Graphical User Interface)
Yes
Power Requirement
230V 50/60Hz
Power Consumption
240W
Amplifier
Number of Amp. Channels
7ch
Number of Decodable Channels
7.1ch
Power Output
120W + 120W (6ohms, 1kHz, THD 0.9%)
Speaker Impedance
6 - 16 ohms
Audio Features
Sound Field
2ch Stereo, Direct,Auto Format Decoding, Multi Stereo, Auto Format Decoding for Movie, Dolby Mode, DTS:X Mode, Audio Enhancer, Headphone(2ch)
Sound Enhancement Technologies
Acoustic Center Sync, DSEE Ultimate, DSD Native Playback, Pure Direct, In-Ceiling Speaker Mode, Center Speaker Lift Up
VIRTUAL SURROUND TECHNOLOGY
360 Spatial Sound Mapping, Phantom Surround Back, Speaker Relocation
360 Reality Audio
Yes
High Resolution Audio
Yes
High Resolution Audio Wireless
Yes
Decodable Format for HDMI
DSD, LPCM, Dolby Atmos, Dolby TrueHD, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby Digital, DTS: X, DTS HD MA / DTS HD HR, DTS
Audio Features
Decodable Hi-Res Format via USB / Network Client
DSDIFF (DSD): Up to 11.2MHz, DSF: Up to 11.2MHz, WAV (LPCM), AIFF (LPCM), FLAC, ALAC
Calibration Features
D.C.A.C. IX,Automatic Phase Matching
Video Features
4K 120 support
Yes (GAME, MEDIA BOX)
8K 60 Support
Yes (GAME, MEDIA BOX)
HDR (High Dynamic Range)
Yes (HDR10, Hybrid Log Gamma, Dolby Vision)
Video Up Scaler
Yes (up to 4K/8K)
A/V SYNC
Yes (Variable)
Audio Return Channel
Yes(eARC/ARC)
BRAVIA® SYNC™ (CEC Control)
Yes
HDMI® Pass Through
Yes
Features specified in HDMI™
VRR, ALLM
IMAX Enhanced
Yes
Features for PlayStation®5
AUTO HDR TONE MAPPING COMPATIBLE (PASS-THROUGH)
Yes
AUTO GENRE PICTURE MODE COMPATIBLE (PASS-THROUGH)
Yes
Network Features
Spotify Connect
Yes
Airplay2
Yes
Chromecast built-in
Yes
Voice Control
Yes (Works with Google Home)
Works with SONOS
Yes
Roon Tested
Yes
DLNA
DMP, DMR
Tuner Features
FM/AM
No / No
Eco and energy saving
Power Consumption (Off Mode)
not available
Power Consumption (Standby Mode)
0.5 W
Power Consumption (Networked Standby Mode) – Terminals
3.5 W (Ethernet, WiFi, Bluetooth, all terminals and networks connected) *Wired connections automatically deactivate wireless connections. *Wi-Fi port and Ethernet port have router function which can forward audio data to some other Sony audio product (SA-SW3, SA-SW5, SA-RS3S, SA-RS5).
Standby Mode Activated
After 20 minutes
Networked Standby Mode Activated – Terminals
After 20 minutes (Ethernet) / 20 minutes (WiFi) / 20 minutes (Bluetooth)
Wireless Network(s) On/Off Switch
To turn WiFi function and BT function each, press HOME button and select below. 1. [Setup] - [Network Settings] - [Wi-Fi Connection] - [On/Off] 2. [Setup] - [Bluetooth Settings] - [Bluetooth Mode] - [Receiver/Transmitter/Off]
Custom Install & Control Features
Zone2 Audio
HDMI (Fixed)
Zone2 Video
HDMI
Zone 3 Audio
Speaker (Variable) / Line (Variable, Fixed)
IR Repeat (In/Out)
Yes (1 / 1)
12V Trigger
No
Interface
Audio Input
Opt: 1,Coax: 1,Analog Audio In: 4
Audio Output
Headphone Out, Pre Out (Subwoofer): 2, S-Center out for Acoustic Center Sync
Speaker Output Terminals
Front A, Center, Surround, Surround Back / Height (Front B / Bi-AMP / Zone 3)
Video Input
HDMI : 6, Composite : 2
Video Output
HDMI: 2, Composite Monitor Out: 1
HDMI™ HDCP version
HDCP2.3
Other Input/Output
Wireless speakers option, Bluetooth Receiver, Bluetooth Transmitter, Wi-Fi, Ethernet Port: 1, USB: 1
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