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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Showing 1 response by surfgod

In my world for sound quality, I do not spin analog. My terrain is listening to 2 & 4 track factory pre-recorded open reel tapes. This is the way music was and is recorded.
And I don't care how many channels you have, 4,5,30... nothing will beat the sound of a 7&1/2 two track tape.....nothing. When I invite friends who listen to my system the first time, they look at the acoustic side pannels and think that they are speakers. Extra speakers means that your system needs the extra drivers to fully image, mine doesn't.