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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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2channel is inferior / anti-social medium???? It is the complete opposite. Draw your room to scale with speakers. Your sweet-spot is NOT that much closer or further than your friendsÂ’ spots in a two-channel setup. In a 5 or 7 channel setup, the person to the right and left of you are A LOT closer to their respective surround sound speaker. DonÂ’t believe me??? Hand the guy to the right the remote and have them adjust the surrounds to their seating position. Then have the guy to the left do it. Then switch it to 2-channel and ask everyone if it is better.

So, as you can see, TWO-channel is the more socially ameliorating.
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