I listened to both the Anthem D2 and the Krell and ended up buying the Anthem. I found the Krell a little bright, but that may have been the speakers that I use as well (B&W 803d, HTM1 center, rears are the equivalent to the 804s in ceiling mount, I forget the designation). I also use the Anthem A5 amplifier. I use the system about 50/50 for music (both digital and analog) and HT. Video on the Anthem gear is fantastic as well.