Lexicon vs Meridian

Meridian 565 has a better sounding pre-amp in it than the 561. The 561 has the nice computer interface and multiple inputs. It was a budget one box solution to the 565/562V combo. If you just get the 565 you only get 1 otpical, 1 digital and 1 analog input. If you have a minimalist system, this will work for you. You need the 562V if you want to expand for more sources. The 565 set-up is done via the front panel using the slimline buttons to navigate through menus. Turn the power on/off to store your changes. Sound familiar? It's much like DOS vs Windows. You have no picture, just a word on the dot matrix read out to go by. If you set-up your old 568 you will know what I mean. It's not hard if you know what you are doing, it's just not as easy as the 568 or 561. FWIW, no computer is required to make changes on the 565. The 568 was the best of the 565 and the 561 plus balanced outputs in a one box solution.

We had an old Lexicon DC1. The Meridian 565 smoked it.

Proceed was always reviewed very well in all respects.

How about a used acurus act 3 with abm?

Yeeeeaaaaaaaaaaaaaah...the Meridian sounds muy mas finer to my earzes anyway

I just got another act3, and I don't think you can touch it without spending a thousand bucks more, minimum. Shouldn't have sold my first one. I'd like a Meridian 568.1 or 2, but maybe next time.

Yeah, good choice Michaeljbrown! I've owned a few of the Act 3's..superb. Actually, if you're ready for an upgrade, I personally have the "factory upgraded" ACT 3 I need to sell, with 8ch pass, direct-in's/bypass for all analog inputs(for total purity), DPLII, adjustable crossovers, DTSneo6, and 24/192 DAC's!!!!! This thing's not only DEAD QUIET (the act 3 has a bit of noise), but has all the clarity and dynamics of the old ACT 3!!! Best sounding pre/pro around, and "never released to the public!!"