I have a new Denon AVR-3808CI--great, great receiver. With the Audessey calibration it knows where I sit and how many speakers I have. It'll convert 5.1 to 6.1 or 7.1 with no problem, if that's what you mean.

"Not throwing my hands up or my dress above my ears don't mean I ain't awestruck." Al Swearengen