Lexicon mc-1 or Proceed avp??

You should at least consider (listen to) Theta Casanova. Very flexible in terms of buying the options you want and it is upgradeable. For example, I didn't order the video switching capability because the RPTV has plenty of inputs and why mess with the signal any more than you have to? This saved $$$.
I traded my DC-1 for it instead of doing the upgrade to DD. Don't get me wrong, the Lexicon are fine products.

I have mc1 and is outstanding for movies. 2 channel is very good. upgrade from meridian 263 dac. I use a denon dcm 3000 cd player with volume control. It is hooked directly to amp. It sounds great and plenty of gain. I get more bass if i use a preamp but less transparent. I am looking to upgrade to better dac w/volume control if there is one. I would not part with mc1. excellent for movies!

I have the AVP and have to say the MC-1 is better for HT but the AVP (which is no slouch in HT) is outstanding for 2-chn. The AVP offer 7.1 with option to dual subs..very clean sound. I started with being a 60%HT-40%music I now find myself in the reverse, so the AVP was the right choice !!

The Proceed line would be the clear winner against the DC-1. (I am a former DC-1 owner) But with the MC-1, Lexicon takes it. (I now own a MC-1). Lexicon still won't appeal to the 2-channel analog crowd, but those guys don't watch DVDs anyway. If you primarily want a home theater, the MC-1 is great.

I'd go a step further and say that the MC-1 is great for both HT and 2-channel music if you value ease-of-use and convenience as well as excellent sound. Undoubtedly you can do better setting up a dedicated two-channel system, but the MC-1 is an excellent centerpiece to a system.