Certified Refurbished Sony STR-AZ3000ES 9.2 Channel 8K Home Theater AV Receiver $950

dclive

Apr 14, 2026 04:37 PM

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dcliveApr 14, 2026 04:37 PM

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A March 2023 release. Lacks some buzzwords for automatic speaker configuration (has Sony's version instead), has good reviews, price at Crutchfield's is $2200 (new, granted). Allstate 2 year warranty included.

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NutBucket

Apr 15, 2026 05:13 AM

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NutBucketApr 15, 2026 05:13 AM

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Wild. For the money it should have A LOT more inputs.

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shaddai

Apr 15, 2026 11:49 AM

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shaddaiApr 15, 2026 11:49 AM

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Quote from NutBucket

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Wild. For the money it should have A LOT more inputs.

You're right. It's pretty sparse for something that retailed for $2k!

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wildbird12

Apr 15, 2026 09:10 PM

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wildbird12Apr 15, 2026 09:10 PM

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Quote from NutBucket

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Wild. For the money it should have A LOT more inputs.

Hmm - 3 digital, 4 analog, and 6 HDMI inputs are not enough? I would agree, though, that this lacks XLR inputs.

turnne

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Apr 15, 2026 09:11 PM

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turnne

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Apr 15, 2026 09:11 PM

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SOLD OUT

says 950 units were sold

They also have the current flagship Sony AVR

https://www.ebay.com/itm/31463152...SwrmRp3P42

Last edited by turnne April 15, 2026 at 02:14 PM.

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NutBucket

Apr 16, 2026 04:21 AM

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NutBucketApr 16, 2026 04:21 AM

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Quote from wildbird12

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Hmm - 3 digital, 4 analog, and 6 HDMI inputs are not enough? I would agree, though, that this lacks XLR inputs.

Eh, maybe you're right. I probably have "atypical" needs.

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shaddai

Apr 16, 2026 11:42 AM

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shaddaiApr 16, 2026 11:42 AM

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Quote from wildbird12

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Hmm - 3 digital, 4 analog, and 6 HDMI inputs are not enough? I would agree, though, that this lacks XLR inputs.

If I don't need the legacy connection support, then I'd probably go for an AVR that retailed for less (say $1k instead of $2k). The discounted price would be more like what the 7100 sold for and the RZ30 eventually will sell for. I just noticed there are no pre-outs?!!! $2k doesn't really buy you much these days, huh?

The ES line of products is strictly for Sony fans. They don't bring a lot to the lineup other than maybe external design.

Last edited by shaddai April 16, 2026 at 04:44 AM.

dclive

Apr 16, 2026 04:13 PM

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dcliveApr 16, 2026 04:13 PM

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Quote from turnne

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SOLD OUT

says 950 units were sold

They also have the current flagship Sony AVR

https://www.ebay.com/itm/31463152...SwrmRp3P42

Shows 109 sold when I look at it.

dclive

Apr 16, 2026 04:17 PM

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dcliveApr 16, 2026 04:17 PM

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Quote from shaddai

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If I don't need the legacy connection support, then I'd probably go for an AVR that retailed for less (say $1k instead of $2k). The discounted price would be more like what the 7100 sold for and the RZ30 eventually will sell for. I just noticed there are no pre-outs?!!! $2k doesn't really buy you much these days, huh?

The ES line of products is strictly for Sony fans. They don't bring a lot to the lineup other than maybe external design.

I agree it's for Sony fans (of which there are many), but aside from a lack of pre-outs, I don't see anything inherently wrong with this model. The reviews are good. Reviews, for the curious: https://www.amazon.com/Sony-STRAZ...37CVW?th=1

Certified Refurbished Sony STR-AZ3000ES 9.2 Channel 8K Home Theater AV Receiver $950

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