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Official Sony returns. The receiver functions "like new", will show minimal cosmetic imperfections from handling, which do not affect its functionality. Comes with all Brand New original accessories.What's included: Receiver, Faceplate, Microphone, FM wire antenna, AC power cord, Remote control, 2 AAA batteries.Comes in non-retail packaging. Manuals and documentation can be found on the Manufacturer's support site.Information from the Manufacturer:Elevate your home theater standards with Sony’s 11.2 CH 8K A/V Receiver featuring renowned ES quality. Designed for integrators with optimized configurability, flexible connectivity, and advanced IP control for leading control systems. The STR-AZ5000ES is the total package for audio/visual performance and installation friendly features. Elevated sound quality and powerful amplification that meets ES standardsWith 130 watts, the STR-AZ5000ES delivers cinema-like surround sound and crystal-clear music reproduction with powerful amplification.8K & 4K/120 HDMI ConnectivityEnjoy the latest HDMI technology with support for 8K & 4K/120 video sources. Equipped with four 8K HDMI inputs and two outputs, the STR-AZ5000ES is capable of delivering the most stunning picture quality and amazing clarity.Support for the most advanced object-based audio formatsWith support for Dolby Atmos®, Dolby Speaker Virtualization, DTS:X®, and DTS Virtual: X, the STR-AZ5000ES delivers a truly elevated object-based surround-sound experience.360 Spatial Sound MappingExperience 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.Digital Cinema Auto Calibration IXA 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-AZ5000ES to create the ideal sound field for any home theater setup.Supports Dolby Vision, HDR10, and Hybrid Log Gamma, and IMAX EnhancedEnjoy dynamic, realistic picture quality with support for exciting HDR formats like Dolby Vision, HDR10, Hybrid Log Gamma, and IMAX Enhanced.“Works with SONOS”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.Easy ListeningListen to all your favorite tracks. The STR-AZ5000ES supports audio streaming via Bluetooth®, Wi-Fi, Chromecast built-in, Spotify Connect, and Apple AirPlay®.Note: This is not brand new product, this is a store return, that's why it is selling for discounted price with no manufacturer's warranty. If you want a brand new item, don't buy this. We record serial numbers and put identification marks on all our products.
This is a seller’s market for this category at the asking level, and at US$1,269 this listing sits far above the usual used spread for similar Sony 5.1-channel home-theater gear: well over the 75th percentile of US$250 and even multiple times the US$135 median. Unless this bundle includes something unusually substantial that isn’t obvious from the title, the price reads as ambitious rather than fair.
Sony’s 5.1 packages can be solid, easy-to-live-with performers for movie and TV duty, with straightforward setup and decent all-in-one value when priced sensibly. At this level, the buyer should be looking for a complete system with all speakers, sub, receiver, and remotes, plus proof of working channels and intact cosmetic condition; otherwise the premium is hard to justify.
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Sony emerged from the ruins of post-World War II Japan, founded on May 7, 1946, by Masaru Ibuka and Akio Morita as Tokyo Tsushin Kogyo K.K. in Tokyo's Nihonbashi district. Starting with radio repairs and Japan's first magnetic tape recorder, the duo secured transistor licensing from Bell Labs, pioneering the TR-55 transistor radio in 1955. Renamed Sony Corporation in 1958—from the Latin "sonus" for sound—the brand symbolized Japan's ascent from cheap imitations to innovative leadership, fueled by Ibuka's engineering prowess and Morita's global marketing vision.
Sony's hi-fi legacy spans headphones, amplifiers, speakers, turntables, and DACs, alongside landmark formats like the Compact Disc in 1982 and Blu-ray. Iconic products include the Walkman for portable audio revolution and Trinitron televisions, blending consumer accessibility with cutting-edge tech. Today, offerings like the Signature Series headphones and ES amplifiers target discerning listeners seeking refined soundstaging and dynamic range.
Positioned as a mid-to-high-end powerhouse, Sony commands respect among knowledgeable buyers for blending mass-market reliability with premium performance, outpacing many pure audiophile brands in innovation and value. Far from vintage relic or niche boutique, it dominates with forward-thinking engineering, holding strong market share in headphones and streaming ecosystems.
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