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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I'm a 2 channel guy but recently have found that DVD based front ends have a more natural presentation for CD! Another find of mine is the anthem D1...what a freakin great preamp...upsamples all inputs to audiophile quality!
Thanks Eldartford...I have read that the DVD spinner is different than a CD-ROM spinner/reader!