Easiest to use Processor

I have the McIntosh MX135 and find that once it is set I can easily make adjustmenst to sub/cntr/surroun with the trim adjustments. And when ever it cycles on/off it restores the setting I have set as default. But for each movie he can adjsut the trim as he sees fit and not lose his settings.

Perhaps you might set the thing up then a learning remote that only does the major functions---Leave the original remote tucked away.--On easy to use---I had the Onkyo high end brand and it was the simplest to use of anything I have had;since.

NAD Receiver. Simple and hi quality at modest price. No preamp processor wil be entirely simple and it sounds like simplicity is what you seek. NAD is simplicity but quality.

NAD is not bad but Rotel has far more adjustments and is very simple aswell.