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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
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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.)
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holmz
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Look at the Lyngdorf MP-60 2.1. It is the only high end processor that I know of that has 2.1 now, and includes all the formats you listed. I’ve had the MP-50 in the past, if felt it was a very excellent receiver.  It is VERY easy to set up and calibrate.  I’m now waiting for my MP-60 2.1 to arrive. 
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