Lexicon MC-1/EAD TM 8 Signature/Anthem AVM20?


I can't decide between these three. I listen to music about 50% of the time so a good 2-channel performance is very important to me.
All three cost about the same now (MC-1 and TM8 used). I know Lexicon is the biggest name here but I am a little worried about it's age and future support.
Would love THX EX and DTS ES but this is not a deal breaker.
I currently have a pair of Krell-250As, McIntosh MAC-3 and Sonus Faber speakers.
Please help!
blazebybf05
The MC1 has no inputs for SACD or DVDA and some feel music is not its strong point. EAD Ive heard god things about but have not studied the machine. The Anthem is worth a listen, but I strongly recommend The Integra Research RDC-7 . Awsome sound on both music and HT. and it has everything. Unless your speakers are not full range, go with the Integra.
Onkyo makes the Integra line.

If music is important to you I would not go with the MC-1. I have had the Lexicon MC-1, Meridian 561 and the Proceed AVP. The most musical of the 3 was the Proceed AVP but the Meridian was a close second. The meridian is an excellant all around performer though and really has some great movie and music software. For me it is a toss up between the 561 and AVP but you can't go wrong with either.

The Lexicon MC-1 is very grainy when listening to music but is great with home theater. The biggest fault however with the MC-1 is upgradability which is why they came out with the MC-12.

Good Luck