I have heard the cinema 11 and thought it was a sweet sounding processor. I own an anthem AVM 30. It is nice sounding unit. I think the D2 with ARC adds room optimization abilities that the cinema 11 cannot compete with. I know the cinema 11 does have auto setup but it is not that sofisticated. I'm not sure the 11v does more in this area. Anthem also has upgradeabilty (at a cost) that cary does not have. I know that i am not completely answering your question but wanted to add my two cents, anyways.
