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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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phd
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There is no reason why you can't enjoy both. It does take a substantial investment into multichannel to have a system that does both very well.
phd
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Multi-channel can be a gimmick to some but when I first used it I was impressed that it provided a very involving listening experience with movies. Fast forward a few years, my interest in it has diminished and I couldn't be bothered sometimes to play a movie using surround sound. Maybe because my first love and priority is two-channel. More recently I am gaining a little more interest in surround sound again and would like to revisit to see what I remember was so exciting.
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