personally I dont like the auto EQ on my denon 2807, but it is still early in the game. The Audessey setting sounds like a tunnel. sometimes the front setting is ok. most of the time i keep it off.

As far as level adjustments, it is very accurate. I dont like how it sets my M22's as large though. I can change it manually but then whenever I 'revert' to the reciever calculated levels, I have to change them back to small and set crossover at 80

a guy i work with went into a high end audio retailer here in town , Ovation, and they sold him an HK, and he loves it.

good luck with whatever you decide.

Randy

Axiom M80, Ep600, Qs8, VP150, Crown XLI 2500 , DBX Driverack PA2, Focusrite Scarlet 2i4