a/v processor


Thinking of replacing Mcintosh 122 a/v processor.  Need some help on brands and models to meet my needs.  I live in Alaska so high end stuff non existent in the state, as is the tech advise.  I currently have basic 5.2 system with fronts driven Mcintosh 611s, to be replaced with Luxman m99us.  Center channel driven by Mcintosh 302 and rears driven by Mcintosh 452.  I have 2 subs.  Here is my criteria;
High quality 2 channel playback
Ability to decode all major formats, Imax DTS pro Dolby etc.
Superior DAC chip
Future HDMI 2.1 upgradability 
Anything other than Audisey room correction.  
More than 9 channels.
All advise suggestions welcome.
Thanks
guyt

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no problem on the wait.  The longer the wait the more likely some of the better brands will be supporting HDMI 2.1.
Ok take 2.1 out of the equasion and focus on two channel play back.
I can bypass the a/v processor with connection directly to the tv and get the 48 gps bandwidth for PC games etc.  What a/v processor has significantly superior audio resolution and s/n ratio compared to the Mcintosh mx 122 a/v processor.

Is the DAC chip the limiting factor?

Any opinion/experience with Anthem 90, Datasat, JBL etc, having an audio advantage over the mx122 Mac?
Thanks again.
I have narrowed down my selection to replace the mx 122 between the Audio Control Maestro X9 and the Lyngdorf MP-60 2.1.  The Audio control was selected because of the DACs, ESS, for two channel audio quality and the Lyngdorf because of the HDMI 2.1 ability related to video 120 fps at 4K.  Anyone have any experience/knowledge  with either of these processors to help me make a educated decision.
Thanks