Lexicon MC8 and RT10 DVD

[jaakan]

http://www.lexicon.com/mc8/details.asp

http://www.lexicon.com/RT10/

[Lex]

Thanks for the links! I took the liberty of hot linking them for folks. That MC-8 looks tempting. Can't wait to hear what the trade program is...

Lex




Cable Guy DVD Collection

[jaakan]

I got to play with the MC-8. Just based on looks it's a easier sale that the MC12. Its sounds about the same as the MC12 on LX 7 power amp with Thiel Powerpoints. The DTS 96/24 logo is clearly on the front panel and yes it works.

Trade program? YES and it's has already started! I can't give you many details. Just if you own a MC1/DC1/DC2 you can get a good trade up deal.


The RT10 has not shipped yet for my area.
Anyone know what this is? - > D1/D2: 14-pin D connector

[jaakan]

Shipping has started with RT10 but very slowly.

[Lex]

I received notice from someone at Lexicon last week that the trade program had not started yet. Yes, I think it's for sale, but the trade program comes after the initial new product push, only a few weeks I think. At least that's the way it looks.

Lex

[jaakan]

I must have mixed up dates that I read in the PDF files that where sent to dealers. My bad...4 days off. I rechecked them with Lexicon.com.

Offer valid: 3/14/2003 - 5/16/2003

Lexicon is pleased to present the U.S Trade-In program for the MC-8 and MC-8 Balanced Digital Controllers.

Products elligible for this trade-in offer include the Lexicon MC-1, DC-2(all versions), DC-1(all versions) processors.

Offer valid: 3/14/2003 - 5/16/2003

Lexicon is pleased to present the U.S Trade-In program for the MC-12 and MC-12 Balanced Digital Controllers.

Products elligible for this trade-in offer include the Lexicon MC-1, DC-2(all versions), DC-1(all versions) processors.

[Lex]

Price details of trade program for MC-1 in approved condition, complete with all packaging, and remote, and no damage:

2999.00 for standard MC-8
3999.00 for MC-8B (XLR version)
4999.00 for MC-12
5999.00 for MC-12B (XLR version)

I make no guarantees of these prices, but it's what I was told by a Lexicon dealer today...

Lex




Cable Guy DVD Collection

[jaakan]

RT10 Finally came.

It's basicly a Pio... DV47AI transport with lots and lots of upgrades.
Power Supply, Video section, Audio section all upgrade. Think a BMW M3 vs a BMW 325. It's heavy for a DVDA/SACD player. I had to make sure DTS and Progressive scan was turned on. Sound, video, design, and build are great. The CD playback, hmm, pretty good.


Basic store display setup used:

Lexicon MC-8
Lexicon RT10 ( Analog 5.1, Digital Coax, Compent video)
Lexicon LX-7
Theil Power Points
B&W ASW4000 currently
Marantz VP-12S2
Firehawk screen 108" 16:9

[Lex]

I saw the RT-10, though I didn't get to play it. Nice drawer action though. Based on looks a 9.9. (That is, given that I would really prefer black components, but now my MC-12 is silver, so now silver makes sense for the RT-10, if I ever get one, so at least 2 of my components match up. But I won't be converting to 100% silver, no way.

Lex




Cable Guy DVD Collection

[Nick V]

The RT-10 is more like a Pioneer DV47A (no I). It would be really cool if it did have the firewire output, but unfortunately it doesn't.




Click Here to see my HT

[jaakan]

Yes, that I is for firewire/I.link(sony), but It does have d1/d2 digital ports on the back for future upgraded outputs. Could be ready for firewire or DVI via some mod wire or outboard addon. I just guessing on what they are for. Maybe there will be a card for the MC8/12 to take a direct digital signal from d1/d2.