Sony STR-ZA2100ES vs Yamaha RX-A2070 review

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Sony STR-ZA2100ES vs Yamaha RX-A2070 review

Sony STR-ZA2100ES
vs
Yamaha RX-A2070

What is better - Sony STR-ZA2100ES vs Yamaha RX-A2070?

Amplifier

The number of channels for receivers is different - 7.2 versus 9.2, respectively, for devices. In terms of power, there are differences, the STR-ZA2100ES has such a ratio W/Ohm - 75/8, 95/6, while the RX-A2070 has a power of 140/8. The value of total harmonic distortion is also different, and for the STR-ZA2100ES it is 0.09%, but for the RX-A2070 it is 0.06%. Each of the compared opponents supports Bi-amping. Both Sony STR-ZA2100ES and Yamaha RX-A2070 can transmit an audio signal directly to the amplifier and bypasses any DSP processing.

Connectivity

Wireless Internet connection via WIFI is only possible with RX-A2070. Each of the receivers has a Bluetooth connector. The RX-A2070 has access to the Spotify service.

Video features

The HDR10 function is present in each of the rivals. The quality of 4K/60Hz signal remains unchanged when transmitting from a source to a TV or projector via HDMI for both receivers. Signaling over HDMI in standby mode can provide the STR-ZA2100ES and the RX-A2070. Each of the devices can increase the resolution of the incoming video signal. Each of the participants of the comparison has a Dolby Vision.

Extensive connections

The number of HDMI inputs/outputs varies depending on the receiver, the STR-ZA2100ES has 6/2, and the RX-A2070 has 8/2.Sony STR-ZA2100ES connectionsYamaha RX-A2070 connections HDMI Audio Return Channel is implemented in both devices. HDMI eARC is only supported by the STR-ZA2100ES. When comparing receivers, it becomes clear that each of the rivals can work with HDMI CEC. The STR-ZA2100ES has support for the standard HDCP 2.2, compared to the RX-A2070, which supports the standard HDCP 2.3. In the presence of a built-in phono stage for connecting a vinyl player only at Yamaha RX-A2070.

Additional features

Unlike the STR-ZA2100ES where 2 Multi zones is provided, the RX-A2070 works with 3 Multi zones. There is an ECO mode in RX-A2070. The Sony STR-ZA2100ES and the Yamaha RX-A2070 can be properly configured using the setup assistant.

Multichannel surround

A Dolby Atmos multichannel audio format is available both models. A DTS:X surround technology is supported by devices from our comparison.

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General

Item

Sony STR-ZA2100ES
Yamaha RX-A2070

Model

STR-ZA2100ES
RX-A2070

Brand

Sony
Yamaha

Reviews

7
37

Amplifier

Channels

7.2
9.2

Stereo power (RMS), W/Ohm

75/8, 95/6
140/8

Output impedance, Ohm

8, 6
8

Frequency response

10Hz-100KHz
10Hz-100KHz

THD in stereo, %

0.09
0.06

Audio features

Digital to analog converter (DAC)

ESS 192 KHz/24-bit

Bi-amping

Pure direct (straight)

Auto speaker calibration

DCAC EX
YPAO

Speaker A/B switching

Other audio features

Digital Legato Linear, Sound Optimizer
CINEMA DSP HD3, Compressed Music Enhancer, Virtual CINEMA FRONT, Extra Bass, High-resolution Music Enhancer

Connectivity

Wi-Fi

USB

1 (USB 2.0)
1 (USB 2.0)

Bluetooth

Ethernet (RJ45)

1
1

DLNA

MHL

Streaming services

Apple Music (AirPlay)

AirPlay

Amazon Music

Spotify

Other streaming services

has not
Deezer, TIDAL, Pandora, Napster, SiriusXM

Extensive connection

HDMI input/output

6/2
8/2

HDMI ARC (Audio Return Channel)

HDMI eARC (Enhanced Audio Return Channel)

HDMI CEC

Digital content protection (HDCP)

HDCP 2.2
HDCP 2.3

Subwoofer output (LFE)

2
2

Headphone output

0
1 x 6.3

Optical digital input

2
3

Coaxial digital input

1
3

Composite input

2
4

Component input/output

2/0
2/0

Phono (MM) input

Front panel connectors

USB, HDMI, setup mic
USB, HDMI, phones, setup mic, AUX

Multi channel preamp output

Video features

HDR (High Dynamic Range)

HDR10
HDR10

4K signal pass-through

4K/60Hz
4K/60Hz

8K signal pass-through

HDMI signal pass-through

3D signal pass-through

HDMI pass-through in standby mode

Video conversion

Analog to HDMI scaling

HDMI to HDMI scaling

Dolby Vision

Other video features

HLG
DeepColor, x.v.Color, HLG, BT.2020

Additional features

Voice control

Amazon Alexa

App control

iPhone, iPad, iPod, Android
iPhone, iPad, iPod, Android

Display

colour OSD
colour OSD

Tuner

AM, FM
AM, FM, DAB

Sleep timer

Auto power off

ECO mode

Graphical user interface (GUI)

Setup assistant

Firmware update

network, USB
network, USB

Other additional features

has not
has not

Multi-room

Multi-room zones

2
3

Zone audio output

speaker, preout
speaker, preout

Zone HDMI output

Multi-room control

has not
MusicCast

RS-232

1
1

Remote control input/output (IR)

1/2
1/1

DC trigger output (12V)

3
2

Multichannel surround

Dolby Atmos

Dolby TrueHD

Dolby Surround

Dolby (other)

Dolby Digital Plus
Dolby Digital Plus

DTS:X

DTS HD Master

DTS Virtual:X

DTS Neural:X

DTS (other)

DTS-ES, DTS 96/24, DTS-HD
DTS-ES, DTS 96/24, DTS-HD, DTS-EXPRESS, DTS-Neo:6

Auro-3D

IMAX Enhanced

Multichannel stereo

Audio file formats

MP3

WMA

AAC

WAV

FLAC

ALAC

Other audio file formats

has not
AIFF

Power

Operational power consumption, W

290
490

Standby consumption, W

0.3
0.1

Removable power cord

User manual

Manual

Dimensions

Size W x H x D, cm/inches

43 x 17.6 x 41/17 x 6.8 x 16.1
43.5 x 19.2 x 47.4/17 x 7.5 x 18.5

Weight, kg/lbs

12.2/27.1
17/37.5

Other

Release year

2017
2017
Sony STR-ZA2100ES
Yamaha RX-A2070
Sony STR-ZA2100ES
Yamaha RX-A2070

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  • 6.5Sony STR-ZA2100ES
  • 8.5Yamaha RX-A2070