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Better 2-channel music

My system consists of the Marantz SR7007, a pair of Emotiva XPA-1 mono blocks, Emotiva XPA-3 for center and surround, Rythmik 15HP sub, Oppo 103, Focal 1000 Be II series front and center, Infinity IL10 surround and back. I listen music from CD and different digital sources and movies from bluray DVD and Netflix, Amazon... My complaint is the Marantz doesn't deliver the quality of 2-channel audio as I expected. My plan is to upgrade either to Emotiva XMC-1 or Marantz AV8802. All suggestions and advices will be greatly appreciated.
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zd542
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In one ear and out the other. Bob, you have absolutely no idea what you're talking about. If I had to explain how clueless you are when it comes to audio, I'd have no choice but to wright a book.

Well Philkoan, you're going to have to start over. We just found out that you really didn't hear the improvements in your system. You're imagining it. From now on, any time you make a change, email Bob with the specs so he can tell you what your system sounds like. You're not to be trusted anymore.
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philkoan OP
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Yesterday I was at an audio - HT store. The gentlemen tried to sell me the McIntosh TX121 for a pretty good price. His system consists of
CD Player ($3500, forgot the name) --> McIntosh TX121
--> Rotel-RB-1582 --> Focal 1038be.
He set the McIntosh to CD Direct.The sound was much better than mine at home. My question is if the McIntosh stereo circuitry has any thing to do with the signal coming out from the $3500 CD player. He didn't hook up and test the 7.1 surround sound so I didn't know if It's worth for extra cost in the case I decide to choose it instead of the Marantz either AV8801 or AV8802.
Thank you for your inputs. Phil
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