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2.2 Channel System Processor Suggestions

Currently setting up a 2.2 channel system that I will be using for my home theater (have no plans of adding more speakers). I have a pair of ML ESL9's, a NAD m22 power amp as well as two ML 1100X subs and want to use balance connects for all equipment. 
My question is, do I need to buy a Pre/Pro, like the NAD m17 or Anthem AVM60, or is there a scaled down piece of equipment that would work just as well? Most Pre/Pro's have 11 or 13 channels, which is obviously overkill, but I still need something that can support 4k HDMI, has balanced outputs, and would prefer a good room correction software, like Dirac or ARC.
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My system is pure audiophile stereo with a 9 foot screen for the best movie sound I ever heard. Well the 5 sub distributed bass array does help a bit.

Anyway, what I do is send the video straight from the source to the projector via HDMI, and the sound separately via RCA to my integrated amp. That's it. KISS. 

You will not get anywhere near this with anything multichannel. Anything. No matter how much money you have to throw at it. Bring one home and compare side by side, you will see.
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