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Best "pseudo" multi channel from 2 ch sources

As a HT novice I would very much like some guidance as to which AVR's/Processors are known for their ability to make a 2 ch source sound really good at a high end level? I find rear channel added ambiance to be enriching to the listening experience.In my case most of the source material will redbook cds. Also is a center channel speaker imperative for this scenario? Any guidance will be appreciated.
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kr4
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I had completely forgotten about the SST Trinaural Processor even though I reviewed it!

http://www.stereophile.com/musicintheround/904music/index.html

Kal
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Meiwan wrote: If you are playing redbook cds mainly, the centre/rear channels will just be duplicates of the 2 main channels.

Not so. There are many systems that will extract ambiance information for surround and interpolate a center and these include the ubiquitous Dolby and dts processes. However, the OP is advised to try them before buying since they vary considerably in their capabilities and configurabilities.

Kal
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