Suggestions for upgrading amps in my home theater system


I currently have an Anthem 1120 receiver that I am planning to replace. I currently use a Moon Sim 330 A amp with the 1120. I have a 9 speaker home theater system with two subs, so I will need to power 9 speakers. I hate to sell my Moon Sim amp but I think I am better off with two 5 channel amps. I am seriously thinking of buying two Gen 2 Anthem 525 channel amps but not sure if the Anthem will be a downgrade from my Moon Sim 330 A

Thanks

galleybob

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I have Two fronts, center, 6 ceiling speakers. I have 2 subs. My Anthem runs the center and the 6 ceiling and the Moon Sim takes care of the left right.

I will sell the receiver and buy the Anthem 90 processor. I will need a total of 9 amps. I would seem the best way is two 5 channel amps, I want the amp to run the front 3 so it would seem selling the Sim is the best option unless its not that important to have the L-C-R to have the same amp. That's what I need to find out

@maxwave Great suggestion, I had not thought about the  MC MC8207. I thought it would be best to have the front three the same but I really would rather keep my Sim. Thanks

@hoosierinohio When I listen to music I am only using the Moon Sim 330A with L-R and no center and no ceiling speakers. The reality is that everything is good but I am a gear head and always thinking about making it better. I hate to lose money selling the Sim as it was expensive and a nice amp

@Eric, that wouldn't work, I have an 1120 which I want to sell to buy the Anthem AVM 90. I am currently using the Moon for the Left -Right and the 1120 for the other 7 speakers