I'll agree with my esteemed colleagues.
My Denon stuff has always been very reliable, of high quality, and completely unintelligible. I don't think it's just the manuals. I think it's the remote and the rest of the user interface. Denon stuff just doesn't make "sense" to me in the same way some other products do.
I'd check out the manuals online for products you are considering. Don't forget HK, Onkyo, Yamaha. Unless you're trying to drive M80's to insane levels, any of those brands will likely suit you just fine. Find the one that hits your sweet spot relative to price and features.
