Marantz has a nice 6 channel stereo. Although the old X200 models were better for this - on the X300 models most of the sound stays in the front. Neo:6 is better at low volumes.
I agree that listening for myself would be the best thing to do. Problem is my current receiver doen't have the option and so I've been thinking about upgrading to get it. Was first trying to determine if that alone would be worth upgrading for. Kinda leaning toward going for it. Will have to wait until after the holidays though, when I can more easily justify spending the $ on myself!