Unless Anthem has does something lately, the D2 is HDMI 1.1 and will not recognize the new codecs. You would need a source that decodes them and outputs as Multi Channel PCM. I'm also not very found of a combination VP / Audio processor in one box. But, D2 owners are quite proud of them.
Another option for Audio, is do what I'm currently doing and use the 3808 for a pre/pro, a VP50Pro for video and an outboard amp (I'm using an NHT Power5). The more I use this receiver, the more impressed I get. The VP50Pro does amazing things with SD video.
