I don't even use the YPAO, I set everything manually, and I don't use the yamaha's EQ. Plus the 1800 does everything I need it do, and has 4 HDMI inputs, which is all I need, and I use every one of them. The Denon is still a fine unit, and I wouldn't hesitate to get one at all, but they are a bit more difficult to setup from what I've experienced, YMMV.