I'm kinda surprised that a lot of people say the D2000. He's running this out of his Ipod without an amp, wouldn't the 780 be the preferable one? I don't know since I haven't herd either, but going by what people have said in the past, the Denons NEED an amp to shine. I probably don't know what I'm talking about, but this sounds like fanboys...
To OP: I would go for the 780's due they can work well out of an Ipod. Also, remember to take all our opinion's with a grain of salt. We all buy different brands and LOVE to gloat about them to newcomers such as yourself. Do more research and, if you can, try them out for yourself. Only your ears will tell you the one that works...