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I need some help. I just got rid of my krell hts in favor of a better stereo preamp. Now, I need to get a hold of a lex processor. I've owned rotel, classe, and krell processors and quite honestly there is not THAT much difference in the dolby digital processors.That said, I have heard time and time again that the Lex are the best processors (I really could care less, so long as I have the ability) and that currently there are some wonderful deals on older lex models. This is where I need help: can you let me know what older models are good deals (I seem to remember they have a dc-1, and mc-1 etc.) I would also appreciater it if anyone could give me heads up as to what I should expect to pay for a second hand lex whatever. thanks in advance
I have to disagree with your choice to leave the Krell HTS for anything else, but if you have gone this route, you might consider the Meridian as well. I've seen used 565/562V combos for about $2500 and they are better for music than Lexicon and just as good for HT applications (I have had the Lex, Merid and now the Krell HTS). Do be careful about the Lex if your use is music at all -- I've only rarely heard anything positive about it for music with the exception of the new MC-1 and it was only given moderate support on this line. My feeling is that if it can't work musically, then why would you want it playing movies unless they are silent ones. At least audition a lex in your system before you decide.
Thanks. I got rid of the krell because I stepped up my entire 2 channel system. I got the new Krell KCT preamp and the matching KPS 28C cdplayer. I now run on all CAST setup thru to my FPB300c. I'll be just fine on music. YEs, the hts was good for music but it is NO match for my new rig. The lex is to be used purely as a DD and DTS processor for movies. Yes, the hts was very good at music and video, however i do not need a $6k processor for movie watching, so I used the $6k as trade in on the new 2 channel preamp.
Well they make a CP-3 and a DC-1 DC-2 and MC-1 with many different options available on each one. Realistically the DC-1 is about as far back as I would go. I have owned both the DC-1 and MC-1. There is not a world of difference in the sound of a DC-2 and MC-1 as they are in many ways the same on the inside. MC-1 has broadcast quality video.. Prices range 800-2000 on the DC-1 (version 4) and the DC-2 will range 2500-3000 and is a very nice unit. the MC-1 which is the best of all of the lex's is around 3200-4000 depending on the options... THX EX UlTRA... Good luck. One question is why are you looking at the Lexicon?? Music or DD and DTS? If it is music you may be dissapointed. I was. I ended up using a different processor the Thor TA 1000 for music and just about any DD 5.1 processor for the HT. Good luck. Harry
Thanks for the info. Looks like I need a DC-1 as this is purely for video SS.
The Lex kicks major booty on theater but isn't very good at two-channel. Look for a DC-1 on Audiogon or the like. Prices are a bit above what they were when there was an overabundance of DC-1s last year (due to generous trade-in allowances by Lexicon), but they are still a steal if you can find one fully loaded for $1,800 or less. Highly recommended for HT.
Thanks, is version 4 the fully loaded one?
NT.
Skip them all and go listen to a CAL SSP 2500... hard to beat. Excellent stereo and amazing flexability... only problem is it is expensive!!Miles
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