Sony TA-AN1000 AV Amplifier - European Version

Sony TA-AN1000 AV Amplifier - European Version

The Sony TA-AN1000 AV amplifier has been announced for early summer in the UK and EU. For the US market, Sony introduced five new AV receivers back in February, and by the way, one of them, the STR-AN1000, is basically similar to the "European" Sony TA-AN1000. True, the TA-AN1000 lacks a built-in tuner - which is why it is more correct to call it an AV amplifier.

But quite expectedly, the novelty is equipped with Sony's proprietary spatial sound algorithm 360 Spatial Sound Mapping. Setting up a system based on the TA-AN1000 is also branded, the new Sony Digital Cinema Auto Calibration IX (DCAC IX) software is responsible for it. The TA-AN1000 received a new cooling heatsink and power transformer, signal processing is performed on a single chip, and an updated chip was used in the preamplifier, which, according to Sony, reduced noise and made the sound more natural.

The novelty supports Dolby Atmos and DTS:X. For video, the AV amplifier “passes” HDR 10, HLG, Dolby Vision and complies with IMAX Enhanced requirements. 8K content is also available to him. Corresponding switching - six inputs and two HDMI 2.1 outputs. eARC support is provided.

Gamers are not forgotten either. The TA-AN1000 is 4K ready at 120Hz, supports Variable Refresh Rate (VRR) and Auto Low Latency Mode (ALLM). And with a compatible Sony Bravia TV, which is "perfect for PS5", the TA-AN1000 can provide Auto HDR Tone Mapping and Auto Genre Picture Mode - a kit that allows you to use the PS5 game console to its fullest.

Another benefit of using a Sony TV (if equipped with Acoustic Center Sync) is the ability to use its speakers in conjunction with a center channel system. In addition, the Sony TA-AN1000 is ready to play Hi-Res audio and DSD format, and for compressed audio, the built-in Sony DSEE Ultimate AI-based “enhancer” function comes in handy.

In addition to the familiar Bluetooth, Spotify Connect, Chromecast and Apple AirPlay 2 are available. The “Works With Sonos” feature will allow the TA-AN1000 to become a full member of the Sonos multiroom using the Sonos S2 app.

The Sony TA-AN1000 AV amplifier will set you back €1,000 in the EU or £100 in the UK.