In my book and price range I agree with you whole heartedly about great 2 channel versus so so multi channel. From his replies at this forum I really like what Alan has to say. For declining 2 channel....it seems as though it is going all home theatre / multi channel which I'm sure is very good with a nice set up. Our local "high end" store has recently set up some really nice displays all over their store. Sad to see the two channel room sort of bare, empty and not much equipment or anything going on in there.

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