Having tried both (still have the K&K in my Larrivee), I would say that the Anthem is probably a better choice for plug and play situations. However, in terms of tone, the Anthem to me is quite hi-fi and despite the fact that the tru-mic is an amazing innovation, its tone is something I have struggled to get used to. The K&K on the other hand is warmer but a lot woodier. I always think the Anthem will cut through a mic better but the K&K feels more like an extension of the guitar where as the anthem feels like a pickup.
Here's the thing though, if you get the Tonedexter, I think the K&K becomes an even more appealing option. Not only is it passive and does not impact the tone of the guitar, but the Tonedexter will add in some air and high end presence that the K&K often lacks. I still argue that the TD sounds best with the K&K when the blend is something like 50/50. Too much blend and the sound becomes a bit hollow and thin.
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