So you have a great hi end stereo preamp, but

So why don’t avr and stereo worlds get along?

don’t play together well.

the world is changing. People who have avr’s have the capacity to appreciate stereo music.

" People who have avr’s have the capacity to appreciate stereo music. "

Well in one of your other similar preamp threads you stated that you don't really enjoy listening to music and yet all of this angst.

This might be a good time to submerge for a while.

Google Home Theater Bypass.  It will allow you to bypass your crappy AVR and get better sound quality when watching movies, concerts, or whatever.

"Emerging" soul, where did you get stuck? May I recommend some synthetic oil or, better, taking a few more moments to compose your OP? Otherwise, it's just a time-suck.