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.