Sony TA-AN1000 360 Spatial Sound Mapping 8K 7.2 ch AV Amplifier

Sony TA-AN1000 360 Spatial Sound Mapping 8K 7.2 ch AV Amplifier

Featuring 360 Spatial Sound Mapping technology1, the AN1000 gives you an immersive surround experience that is enabled by multiple phantom speakers.2 With D.C.A.C. IX Auto Calibration, it's always optimised for the best sound setting for your room, resulting in a breathtaking cinematic sound experience at home. And thanks to DTS:X and Dolby Atmos support, the AN1000 delivers mighty, cinematic surround, right alongside stunning high resolution music, streaming and smart integration.

360 Spatial Sound that adapts to your environment - D.C.A.C. IX ingeniously measures the height and position of each speaker with a calibration microphone

The AN1000 features 360 Spatial Sound Mapping technology to draw you into your entertainment like never before. Based on the positional information measured by D.C.A.C. IX, multiple phantom speakers2 are generated all around you, for an entirely new sound sensation, so you can experience all the drama of Dolby Atmos® and DTS:X® alongside every breath, step and word like you're right inside the film.

Seamless auto calibration with your favourite speakers

The supplied calibration microphone and latest-generation D.C.A.C. IX auto calibration allows the AN1000 to measure the 3D position of all your speakers. Compensate for challenging speaker placement, delay or phase shift, and enjoy authentic cinematic experiences with advanced digital signal processing, including the stunning immersive 360 Spatial Sound.

Find your audio sweet spot

The flexible speaker solution ‘relocates’ sound to simulate the optimal position and angle for the best audio experience, working around any physical space restrictions

Experience full surround sound - Discover Phantom Surround Back

The Phantom Surround Back speaker setting replicates the immersive sound of physical surround back speakers, enabling you to enjoy a 7 channel surround sound experience with only a 5 channel speaker setup

High quality visuals

See vivid scenes full of real-life colour and depth. All of the original picture quality is preserved when played through the AN1000, so you’ll be completely immersed in movies. Gaming is also much more thrilling and realistic, with support for the latest formats, such as Variable Refresh Rate (VRR) and Auto Low Latency Mode (ALLM) in HDMI 2.1.

High quality sound

Enjoy music the way the artists truly intended with High-Resolution Audio for crystal clear precision. Or discover a new way of listening with
360 Reality Audio5 for a truly immersive live concert or studio session experience. With the AN1000, your music comes to life like never before. It also supports DSD (Direct Stream Digital) native playback, with no conversion involved so DSD content can be fully enjoyed without losing any of the original quality.

Best with Sony TVs

When connected to a BRAVIA TV with Acoustic Center Sync3 4, both the audio system and the TV become the center speaker in your home cinema system. With Acoustic Center Sync, you’ll hear dialogue from the screen. Action and sound are precisely aligned so your viewing becomes much more immersive

 Specification