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If the location of your current satellite has a good line of sight to both the north and the south and the wiring is available, it makes perfect sense to remove the satellite and try a new antenna there.
As to JoeAZ's comment about being better off with what you have, I disagree. The Winegard FL5500S amplified flatwave indoor antenna does not list a gain (which is telling). That type of antenna typically has a gain of about 3 dBi on UHF and almost nothing on VHF. They then amplify it. Amplification is only good if you have enough signal to amplify. The C2-Max has a gain of 8.7 dBi on UHF and 2.6 dBi on VHF, so you are starting off with something much better. Plus, if if you are mounting it on the roof with good LOS north and south you've do even better. Additionally, if you get it where you have a good return policy you have nothing to loose but a few hours.
As to the reviews you've seen, always take them with a grain of salt. You need the right antenna for the location you are at (for the strength of the signals arriving at your location). A paper clip can work very well if the signal strength is high. The most powerful antenna can pull in no channels if there is not enough signal.
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