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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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ladycharnet
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It is the way we hear. Two channel make one sound with three dimension. I looked into SACD two channel was best; when more came out as multichannel, and I have found the best in NOT movie set-up, but two further out and wider ambient speakers.

You do not have part of orchestra playing in balcony, no. It is not like a movie where the car come from behind you.\

I very much like SACD, but stereo SACD is best.
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ladycharnet
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What you have now is pretty good. I have near the same in my bedroom; Denon 4802 with three channel power amp. front and surround from the Denon, and centre and two back on amp, which are 4 ohms, and amp does well with load.

Run the 7.1 analogue exit in and you have the new format.

Once you go for a higher-end, the cost goes up by a large margin.
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