Lexicons future

[Jim Long]

No not Lexman and his new DT Forum

What next on the plans for Lexicon? I hear that a new two piece processor is coming out that will be the new flag ship, so the MC1 didn't stay at the top for long. Anyone got details?

Jim

[Lexman]

Haha Jim. I am really not sure. I haven't done much Lexicon research in a while. But I did hear a rumor of something on these lines some time back. Strictly rumor though.

But one of the benefits of being a Lexicon customer, is that they tend to offer upgrades for their customers. I did this once, trading my DC-1 for the MC-1.

Lex

[SiliGoose]

If true, what would be the benefits of splitting the processor into two separate units?

-Sili

[RickS]

Sili,

Well, how about the ultimate HT(Discrete 7, EX, DPII etc) with the second one being the finest 2-ch processor know to man(with analog bypass)

Just a thought.

Rick

[Lexman]

Great thought Rick, but not to likely. There could be a confusion here. In that the MC-1 has an Expansion port on the back of it. Planned for future upgrades in the digital domain of course. There was even talk of DVD Audio using this at one point I think. It could be that they are talking about combining some specialized processor with the MC-1, to in essense, create a 2 pieces pre-processor. I cannot say if that is accurate or not-

Lex

[RickS]

Lex,

With all the new formats coming it seems that wouldn't be a bad move for Lexicon. Just add a box to the existing " D" and " M" series to get the future upgrades that may not be able to be added to the current line. FWIW, I'm just sitting on the fence waiting and if I knew it was going to be an add a box I'd buy an MC-1 today!

Rick

[RickS]

Lex,

Just a note for you here:

Did you notice the alignment on the thread keeps moving to the right with each post?


Rick

[Mats]

The replys are indented 5 levels just to show to whoms post you reply too. So it's supposed to act this way (till we get enough complaints about it




Mats
HTGuide

[Ken McDaniel]

I'd be very concerned about a two-piece pre-processor. This just creates the need for expensive cable to mitigate the distance between two boxes.

I'm getting squeezed!




Ken

[Lexman]

Rick, I wish I had a crystal ball, but...

I can tell you, that the last 2 times Lexicon made a new top model available, there were reasonable trade-in programs. I paid my dealer 1800.00 to upgrade from a 1 year old DC-1 to the MC-1. That isnt to bad at all really for a future proof product. (Future proof, because I didnt just get stuck with something outdated).

But I dont know what they do in Canada either-

Ken, I understand what your saying, but it will be in the digital domain. This insures that the cabling can be fairly low budget. If you believe there are no differences in digital signals, you may realize no loss from this. Of course a fairly good 75 ohm cable for digital coax isn't that bad. I have rand digital signals on Audioquest audio grade cable. 12 meter Emerald to be exact.

Mats will be addressing other issues as he can. But I can tell you he has a nice thing or two in store yet.

Regards,

Lex

[Jim Long]

Word I had was along the lines of $10K for a new 2 unit processor, it would have RF demod (Yes you saw right!) and balanced out etc.. I think component switching was also mentioned, but that shouldn't be a surprise as many of the new processors/recievers out there will have that.

Jim

[Lexman]

Ouch, may not be one of those at my house anytime soon, unless it's a 3K trade That I might find a way to swing!

Lex

[Steve Bruzonsky]

Hmmm! A two part surround processor. Maybe the Roland route, one humoungous PS Audio Power Plant like power supply, and one surround processor attached. Or more likely, a one unit surround processor with a second unit video switcher. That's my Gypsy talkin'.

[MRWILLL]

I have faith in Lexicon's line of pre/pro's. I believe the new pre/pro will cover every area in HT and great 2/ch. Remember, I told ya!!




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[Lexman]

Probably true Will. Unfortunately, I expect I will sit on the sidelines this time around. Just hit the wall on major purchases, oh well!

Lex





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