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a/v processor

Thinking of replacing Mcintosh 122 a/v processor.  Need some help on brands and models to meet my needs.  I live in Alaska so high end stuff non existent in the state, as is the tech advise.  I currently have basic 5.2 system with fronts driven Mcintosh 611s, to be replaced with Luxman m99us.  Center channel driven by Mcintosh 302 and rears driven by Mcintosh 452.  I have 2 subs.  Here is my criteria;
High quality 2 channel playback
Ability to decode all major formats, Imax DTS pro Dolby etc.
Superior DAC chip
Future HDMI 2.1 upgradability 
Anything other than Audisey room correction.  
More than 9 channels.
All advise suggestions welcome.
Thanks
guyt
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audiotroy
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Dear guy t we sell manyof the best processors

Please reach out we can be of some guidance 
We sell Audio control, Anthem, Nad Masters and others

Dave and troy
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soix
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If 2-channel is important I wouldn’t leave it to an AVP to handle it, even a good one.  I’d suggest getting something like the Yamaha CX-A5200 from accessories4less.com for $2200 and a good stereo preamp and standalone DAC as you’ll get much better 2-channel performance for the $ that way IME.  Hook the front L/R pre outs from the AVP into the stereo pre and you’re good to go — the AVP will be completely out of the signal path for critical 2-channel listening.  Just my $0.02 FWIW, and best of luck. 
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holmz
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I have a Lyngdorf AV-Pre on the way.

So I’VE no concrete idea yet on its 2-channel performance, but I report in a couple of months if you have not gotten to a solution by then.
You are a bit limited in higher end gear choices.(I chose he Lyngdorf over a Mc solution on cost... but it is not exactly a budget AV.)
guyt OP
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no problem on the wait.  The longer the wait the more likely some of the better brands will be supporting HDMI 2.1.
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