Sony · Updated June 2026
Sony STR-AN1000: price, specs & release date
Sony STR-AN1000, released 2023. Every price and spec below is linked to its source and dated — no guesses.
Source: amazon.com verified ✓ corroborated verify in ledger
- Best for 360 Spatial Sound Mapping enables flexible speaker placement and convincing immersion; Big, dramatic, authoritative sound that punches above its power rating.
- Skip if Sound can be blunt and lacks the refinement expected at this price is a dealbreaker.
Is the Sony STR-AN1000 a good buy?
At $900, the Sony STR-AN1000 is #5 cheapest of the 16 AV receivers we track, where the median is $1649. On the spec sheet, its release year of 2023 is the highest of the 13, its HDMI inputs of 6 is below the median of the 18, and its HDMI inputs 8k of 2 is below the median of the 17. By release date, it is among the newer of the 13 we date.
Evidence of Record
Our dataNo independent lab has measured this product yet. 1 outlet has it on record by mention only, with no hands-on measurements published to weigh its claims against — a gap in the evidence, not a verdict on the product.
Review consensus · sourced & dated
What reviewers say about the Sony STR-AN1000
Only one whitelisted tester, Tom's Guide, covered the Sony STR-AN1000, and its reviewer actually listened to the UK/European TA-AN1000 amplifier iteration (the STR-AN1000 is the US/AU version that adds an FM tuner). It praises Sony's 360 Spatial Sound Mapping and a big, dramatic, authoritative sound, but calls it blunt, short on refinement for the price, and overpriced on build and connectivity. No lab measurements were taken.
Based on 1 review · 2023-08-21
Tested by Tom's Guide
Consistently praised
- 360 Spatial Sound Mapping enables flexible speaker placement and convincing immersion
- Big, dramatic, authoritative sound that punches above its power rating
- Broad format support: Dolby Atmos, DTS:X and native 360 Reality Audio
Commonly flagged
- Sound can be blunt and lacks the refinement expected at this price
- Overpriced versus rivals on build, performance and connectivity
- Only two of six HDMI inputs do 4K/120Hz and 8K; build feels a bit cheap
Where reviewers disagree Single-source: only Tom's Guide covered the STR-AN1000, and only qualitatively (subjective listening, no lab measurements). The reviewer's hands-on unit was the UK-only TA-AN1000 amplifier rather than the US STR-AN1000 trim, so even that verdict is a step removed from the exact model. No second whitelisted outlet corroborates it.
The sources (1)
Hands down the best reason to buy this new Sony AV receiver/amplifier is the provision of 360 Spatial Sound Mapping, and all the processing wizardry that comes with it.
vocals and dialog have a nicely rounded quality, but it can also sound a little blunt.
in terms of build, performance and connectivity, the STR-AN1000 looks overpriced compared to the competition.
Specifications
| Price (US) | $900 MSRP, US |
|---|---|
| Brand | Sony |
| Released | 2023 |
| Channels | 7.2 |
| Watts per channel 8ohm | — |
| HDMI inputs | 6 |
| HDMI inputs 8k | 2 |
| Dolby atmos | Yes |
| Room correction | D.C.A.C. IX (Digital Cinema Auto Calibration IX) |
| Wireless streaming | Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, AirPlay 2, Spotify Connect, Google Chromecast, Works with Sonos |
Source: amazon.com (verified 2026-06-19) · corroborated by h-m-entertainment.com. Confirmed 7.2ch, 6 HDMI inputs with 2 x HDMI 2.1 for 8K/4K120 (4 x HDMI 2.0 for 4K60), Dolby Atmos, D.C.A.C. IX, Chromecast/AirPlay 2/Works with Sonos. MSRP $900 confirmed (announced Feb 2023). watts_per_channel_8ohm intentionally null: Sony publishes power at 6 ohm (100W/6ohm 2ch), not 8 ohm — null beats a guess.
Is the Sony STR-AN1000 worth it vs cheaper AV receivers?
Sony STR-AN1000 against its closest cheaper and pricier AV receivers on the specs that matter — every value sourced. See all 16 ranked
| Product | Price | Channels | HDMI inputs | HDMI inputs 8k | Dolby atmos | Room correction |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sony STR-AN1000 this | $900 | 7.2 | 6 | 2 | Yes | D.C.A.C. IX (Digital Cinema Auto Calibration IX) |
| Denon AVR-X1800H | $849 | 7.2 | 6 | 3 | Yes | Audyssey MultEQ XT |
| Denon AVR-S970H | $949 | 7.2 | 6 | 3 | Yes | Audyssey MultEQ |
Frequently asked questions
What do reviewers say about the Sony STR-AN1000?
Only one whitelisted tester, Tom's Guide, covered the Sony STR-AN1000, and its reviewer actually listened to the UK/European TA-AN1000 amplifier iteration (the STR-AN1000 is the US/AU version that adds an FM tuner). It praises Sony's 360 Spatial Sound Mapping and a big, dramatic, authoritative sound, but calls it blunt, short on refinement for the price, and overpriced on build and connectivity. No lab measurements were taken. Praised: 360 Spatial Sound Mapping enables flexible speaker placement and convincing immersion; Big, dramatic, authoritative sound that punches above its power rating; Broad format support: Dolby Atmos, DTS:X and native 360 Reality Audio. Flagged: Sound can be blunt and lacks the refinement expected at this price; Overpriced versus rivals on build, performance and connectivity; Only two of six HDMI inputs do 4K/120Hz and 8K; build feels a bit cheap. (From 1 tester review.)
How much does the Sony STR-AN1000 cost?
The Sony STR-AN1000 has a US price of $900 (MSRP, US), as of 2026-06-19.
How does the Sony STR-AN1000 compare on price?
At $900, the Sony STR-AN1000 is #5 cheapest of the 16 AV receivers we track, where the median is $1649.
When was the Sony STR-AN1000 released?
The Sony STR-AN1000 was released 2023.
What are the Sony STR-AN1000's key specs?
Sony STR-AN1000 (Sony): channels 7.2, hdmi inputs 6, hdmi inputs 8k 2, dolby atmos Yes, room correction D.C.A.C. IX (Digital Cinema Auto Calibration IX). Full sourced spec sheet verified 2026-06-19.
Price of record: $900 at amazon.com, 2026-06-27. Other retailers may be lower — check the current price:
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