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B&H Photo has the newer Sony STR-AZ3000 on sale for $ 1098 (normally $ 1698). The biggest differentiator for this model from others seems to be Sony SS360 Spatial Audio, which is supposed to sound amazing. 2-Day Shipping is free.

Highlights:
Up to 120W per Channel at 8 Ohms
6 x HDMI Inputs, 4 for 8K & 4K/120 Video
Dolby Atmos & DTS:X Support
HDR10, Dolby Vision, HLG & IMAX Enhanced
Wi-Fi, Bluetooth & Ethernet Connectivity
Digital Cinema Auto Calibration IX
360 Spatial Sound Mapping
Works with SONOS