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Why is 2 Channel better than multi-channel?

I hear that the music fidelity of a multi-channel AV Receiver/Integrated amp can never match the sounds produced by a 2 channel system. Can someone clearly explain why this is so?

I'm planning to upgrade my HT system to try and achieve the best of both worlds, I currently have a 3 channel amp driving my SL, SR, C and a 2 channel amp driving my L and R.
I have a Denon 3801 acting as my pre. Is there any Pre/Proc out there that can merge both worlds with out breaking my bank? Looking for recommendations on what my next logical steps should be? Thanks in advance.
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audiotomb
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smear

any more channels not set up correctly get smeared

how many recordings really take advantage of multi channel

usually it's the solo projected to the back

more is not better
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audiotomb
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more is better
bigger is better
this stupid mentality built the Hummer
a thinly disguised red neck monster truck for yuppies and gen x ers alike

since more is better, more speakers is better

no need for audio balance, subtle overtones, etc
let's just throw more in the mix

damn now theres 7.1 processing 7 channel, let me throw away my 5 channel

on and on

could anyone list audio cd's (DVD-A's that get HT setup right)? the few dvd-a's I've heard don't
thanks
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