Just to set the record straight, the Anthem sounds very different from the Outlaw. I auditioned the Anthem for 4 days before the Outlaw came, I've auditioned the Outlaw for a month, and I've gone back to the Anthem.
I'm not saying the Outlaw is bad, they just sound different. I sold my Outlaw to a family member, it will be an awesome stater piece as we upgrade him from a receiver but the Anthem moves you into a higher class of electronics and sound. You pay more, but you get more (not meaning features as the DPL II and extended DTS formats have not been released yet).
I found the Outlaw to be too revealing and somewhat bright/harsh to my ear. I have used both Maggies (1.6 and 3.3's) and Thiel 3.6's as a basis for evaluation. I found the Anthem to be more relaxed and natural with a slightly larger soundstage. Both units are detailed and do an excellent job of bringing out every little nuance of the music. But I prederred the presentation of the Anthem more. I found that I don't care for the DSP modes of either unit when listening to music, but Outlaws 5/7 channel surround stereo modes are quite respectable. Both units will do equally well for movies, especially when Anthem can match the Outlaws Dolby and DTS functions. I do like Anthems remote better and I do not miss the sound delay DSP issues with Outlaw. Also, I can use my ICBM unit again, the Outlaw 950 and ICBM do not play well together, the sound becomes muddled when you try and run the units together.
Outlaw did a great job delivering an excellent processor for $900. If you want better it's going to cost you considerably more (3K-5K range). To me it was worth the additional money to get the sound I was looking for and less aggravation due to my expectations. And from a sound standpoint, well that is strictly subjective.
Please note: I did not return the Outlaw unit, I kept it in the family where it will be more appreciated for it's capabilities vs. price.

Room 1:

Anthem AVM-20 Pre-Pro
Pioneer Elite DV-47A DVD/SACD/DVD Audio
Sunfire Signature Stereo AMP (2 ch.)
Sunfire Theater Grand Signature AMP (5 ch.)
Outlaw ICBM Unit (Magnepan Edition)
Magnepan 1.6's Mains
Magnepan Center and Rears
Energy Microstar 1500 Watt Sub

Room 2:

Audilble Illusion L1 Preamp (Tube)
Counterpoint SA220 AMP (hybrid Tube)
Magnum Dynalab FT 101A Tuner
Toshiba SD-5109 DVD Player
Theil 3.6 Speakers