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Lexicon BD-30 universal player

Hi,
I saw an interesting review of the new Lexicon BD-30 universal player and the reviewer mentioned that he bought the oppo se to compare the lexicon to. His verdict is that the lexicon was better built, better picture and much quieter in operation. The msrp is $3500. Has anyone else had the opportunity to compare these? I understand a price difference between the two is significant but was just wondering if it would be worth that difference?
Look forward to opinions and ideas. Thanks.

Joe in Mobile
magsterone
magsterone OP
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One other issue is the credibility of reviewer who compared the lexicon to the oppo. This reviewer compared the two players directly and said the lexicon was far superior to the oppo! What does that tell us about the state of the audio industry?

Joe in Mobile
theduke
372 posts
 
Didn't Lexicon do this once before? Didn't Stereophile once report that a Lexicon universal dvd player measured the same as a budget Pioneer universal dvd player?
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tom6897
1,484 posts
 
Did this same thing also happen with Gamut dvd ($3500) being a pioneer elite dv-47? ($700.00)
jylee
306 posts
 
Right, it's not first for Lexicon. RT-10 and RT-20 were identical to Marantz universal players down to the circuit board. Some things never change.
bmdduck
99 posts
 
What Marantz model is equivalent to the RT-20? I've heard good buzz on these forums on the RT-20.
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