I don't have the DPLII setting so I use the Denon 5-ch Audio. Given its grey beard, I'm very impressed with the 5 ch sound. But when my imaging is really keyed in, and using very good material (like remastered Dire Straits) I like 2 Chanel direct best. On other less critical material, spreading the sound really helps in my room.

Panny 3000 PJ, 118" Carada, Denon 3300, PS3, Axiom QS8, PSB 5T, B&W sub, levitating speaker wire