On order, new receiver

I am redoing my 5.1 home theater to 5.14 Atmos. I also have two speakers in my bedroom that need to be powered. My local dealer sells Anthem but has recommended Sony ES Series. I will be using 5 Paradigm in wall and 4 ceiling.  I will need 11amps for home theater and bedroom. Does it make sense to pay the $3500 for the 1120 Anthem or to get Sony 5000ES for $2200 and add an amp. I was thinking of Parasound Zamp V3 for bedroom where I have two Sonance Symphony in ceiling speakers. If I go with Anthem it will be about $1000 more. Do you think the Anthem is worth the extra money. Another option would be Anthem 720 and two amps. Thanks, Bob

I just can't justify more than a 5.1 setup.

If you stick to that, everything becomes a lot more straightforward.
Best,
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pcc67, I was considering Anthem but then I checked the specs again and I saw they don't support Airplay2 which is a deal breaker for me. You posted that you have an Apple computer. Is not having Airplay2 an issue for you. I have Apple Music and need to be able to stream it from my iTunes library

Galleyboy, I dont know about airplay2.  But I'm not a big fan of Sony at the moment,  I have there f950 65", s5000 sound bar and DVD player in my bedroom.  I spent over 3k on the setup and all I can say is none of it plays well together.  And Sony puts out product and doesn't send out updates.  Once you purchase from them, they are done with you. I will never buy or recommend Sony again. Back to the anthem,  figure out something else to do with airplay2. There must be a way to work it. Call anthem and ask of other ways. I absolutely love the anthem and if you need 11 channels I would get the 1120.  I have separate amps and that's why I bought the 720. Actually was going to get the avm 60, but figured I could save $450 and put to a sub.  Music is excellent thru it.  But realize I use my own amp.  Arc is just awesome and very easy to use. I had a hard time figuring couple things out, but anthem support is excellent,  did I say excellent.  Best support I've ever had with a product. I paid 2250 for anthem mrx720.  So you could buy that for same as Sony and still add amps. I have not listened to amp in the 720.  Go with anthem you won't be sorry.

I talked to my dealer today. He explained that I don’t need a receiver with airplay 2 support if I have Apple TV which I do. He is a long time Anthem dealer but recommends Sony over Anthem. I am thinking of buying 5000 ES