basically,i would say dont get the h/k due to the quality control problems ive read about(including this model).my guess is the marantz will have a slightly smoother sound(but not as much detail)as the outlaw-if your speakers are very bright sounding the marantz could be better.if you watch a lot of vhs tapes dpl 2 will be very useful.as was mentioned the outlaw probably has more crossover settings than the marantz(to match your speakers),so unless you need or want the attributes of the marantz described above i would probably get the outlaw.