Opinions on Lexicon MC-1 re:2-channel transparency

Hi
I might either buy a Lexicon MC-1 or a Meridian 565. I wanted to know how these proc's rate for stereo playback as well HT use

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yada Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 160 posts 02-10-2003 at 06:12pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete I have the mc-12b using quattro fil xlr. I have the emc-1 24/192. Right now I use an expensive siltech aes-ebu instead of the rca on the emc-1. My friends who have a good ear said it is better using the Lexicon dacs! I was using spm ref rca among others. Go figure.
mdomnick Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 332 posts 02-10-2003 at 09:21pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Don't know if cost is an issue in your purchase, but I wanted to point out that the MC8 will be out soon (if not already) and will be compatible with DVDA and SACD, so you may want to hold off on your MC1 purchase.
w3ux Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 19 posts 02-14-2003 at 12:21pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete I have a friend who owns a MC-1. I borrowed a Theta Cassanova and A/B'd the two. The lexicon got the edge in HT because of better set up parameters and better menu system. as far as 2 channel performance goes no contest the Theta has a more musical presentation, better dynamics and soundstaging. I sold my DPA transport and DAC and my Audible Illusions preamp, Adcom ht processor, and bought the Theta it simplified my system and made nice gains in both music and HT.