Just got a Denon 1804 a few weeks back. It was not any more difficult to set up than any other similar product would be. Plug the stuff in, go through the menus/manual, enjoy. (Dang - there was supposed to be a beer in there somewhere too...). You might try checking out the manual from their website - fish around at www.usa.denon.com to find it. Check out manuals from other manufacturers to compare the relative differences in set up.
I'm very happy with the phono input, on-screen display, zone 2 capabilities, 7.1, overall build quality and especially the sound. The remote is not inducing a happy dance, however. It's not horrible, and probably no worse than comparable remotes bundled with receivers, but did not mitigate the proliferation of such devices. Another thread.
Denon makes good stuff. No worries.
