Lexicon MC-12 or Meridian 861?

I can't decide which is better a used meridian 861 2.8 or a new lex.mc-12b- Any thoughts would be appreciated-thanks,gary

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avguygeorge Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 2,300 posts 05-18-2003 at 05:20pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete As I see it it is a choice of whatever features you need;or sound quality. I feel the Meridian, once properly calibrated, is the sound quality winner.
rblnr Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 37 posts 05-20-2003 at 03:22am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete I think the Meridian 568.2 sounds better than the Lex.
rastanearian Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 6 posts 07-18-2003 at 03:41pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete I have a vast amount of experience with the Meridian unit and I strongly suggest going with the Lexicon. You will enjoy it more. The Meridian unit is too problematic and a pain to setup. Sound quality of the Meridian is generally lacking in dynamics and that is something I am pretty sensitive about.
izsakmixer Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 39 posts 07-18-2003 at 06:26pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete I can't attest to the Meridian, but the MC12 is WAY overpriced when it comes to sound quality. For $7k the Classe SSP75 (and even the SSP60!!!) blows it away. BIG TIME.