I recently traded my MX135 in on a D2v and am quite pleased. Once I got the room correction done the surround sounds great. I don't use it for 2 channel I have it set up with an Audio Research LS-26 2 channel tube pre amp. I use the 2 front channels of the D2v and passs them thru to the LS26 using the processor pass thru. This works great and truley gives me a 2 channel system that can be run independantly of the HT system. The HT has to have the 2 channels to run but the combo works really good. The D2v is a different animal than McIntosh, as I have had many McIntosh pieces C39,MX130,MX132list price is 7500-7800 depending on dealer, Good Used LS-26's sell for about 3800 on average. Both add up to less than 12K and you will have better sounding 2 channel IMO.
Add to that the upgradeability of the D2v and you will get more years of use. The only caviate here is, I preface this with I am a McIntosh lover,is that I am quite certain that the Anthem will not be built as "brick outhouse" tough as the McIntosh. If you get the MX150 let us know how you like it. I may trade up with in the year as my dealer allows 100% trade up for 12 mos. and is a McIntosh dealer. Again it is hard not to see the green and blue glass in the cabinet. But once the movie starts....
Add to that the upgradeability of the D2v and you will get more years of use. The only caviate here is, I preface this with I am a McIntosh lover,is that I am quite certain that the Anthem will not be built as "brick outhouse" tough as the McIntosh. If you get the MX150 let us know how you like it. I may trade up with in the year as my dealer allows 100% trade up for 12 mos. and is a McIntosh dealer. Again it is hard not to see the green and blue glass in the cabinet. But once the movie starts....