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Perhaps I am missing something but, as far as I can tell, the Marantz Cinema 70 only has 7.2 channels either processing (pre-amp/pre-out) or powered. So, even if the pre-amp can be set to provide two height channels, it would be at the cost of losing the surround back channels.

I have looked at a few integrated receivers, such as the Denon AVC-X6800H, Marantz Cinema 30, Pioneer VSA-LX805, Yamaha RX-A6A and even the Arcam AVR31 (I've always loved the Arcam sound and have a soft spot for them, since my first Alpha amp, many years ago). However, as good as they all are, I...

I have a few pairs of Kef Ci160QR flush mount speakers, plus a selection of Ci100QR and Ci50R plus a pair of CiFDT flush mounted surrounds that I thought I would use to add the additional channels.

I have an Onkyo TX-NR5009, which has been the centre of my main system for some time and I have very few complaints. However, with the ever increasing number of Dolby Atmos encoded sources, I am wondering if I am missing out on too much. I don't want to spend another £2,000+ to improve on what I...