i have to be honest here. i expected much more in this comparison.

it sounds like, though you are 'torn', your comparison consisted of your favorite cd, a few dd 5.1 movie soundtracks, ear-to-tweeter hiss test and the comparative weight of the prepros.

no sacd, no dvd-a, no dts music video, you didn't switch amps to compare them, no phase adjustment feature info on the anthem, video switching, eq, crossover change effect, what does thx ultra II add, if anything, remote control, do balanced connections better the sound, warranty, dts es, dd ex, cirrus extra, etc.

i have no idea how these 2 units compare by your much awaited post.