Again, the HTS 7.1 was my DAC for it, and it was still breathtaking. Just as a transport it bettered a lot of other players. It was extremely impressive and makes me confident to say if you went with Meridian you wont likely be disappointed. I did have a Meridian transport as a demo once. I have had several pieces of gear come through and my 7.1 keeps proving its mettle much to my chagrin. The 7.1 had a ton more bottom end and was just crystal clear in my side by side comparison.and just on two-channel pass-through. The difference was outright huge! The anthem sold a couple of days later. My intention was to flip the 7.1 and make $2K profit and give much of it back to the guy I bought it from because he is a friend.įor kicks I stuck it in my system right next to the Anthem. I got a smokin deal on an HTS 7.1 while I owned an AVM 20. Perhaps he is referring to another HTS and not the HTS 7.1. My experience was dramatically opposite from Freemand's. I also own the Levinson Media console #40 and the #51. For 2 channel, alot of folks ding the Lexicon, but the MC-12 (I use a JBL SDP-40, aka MC-12B) and I personally feel it is fine - feeding JBL K2S9800SE.) And no one does processing better than Lexicon and Meridian. Lexicon MC-4, MC-8, or MC-12 are starting to be a bargain now. Since it seems like you are in the sub $5,000 range, preowned 861s are in the $4,000 to $10,000 range and modifications from here (additional cards, analog cards, etc) can be $1,145 per, which can be pricy. Buying the wrong set up can be VERY costly to get it to where you want it. Meridian is custom designed/purchased based on the purchasors system and gear. We may THINK we do, but it is doubtful.įorget the Krell, though it isn't bad, just a step below the Lexicon/Meridian, imo.īetween the Lexicon and Meridian, the Lexicon is easier to set up, easier to buy (don't have to worry about configuration, etc) and is readily 7.1. I doubt VERY seriously you or 98% of us are going to hear differences between a Lexicon MC 4/8/12 and a Meridian 861. Since these are surround processors, my guess is you are using this exclusively for home theater processing I would suggest either the Lexicon or Meridian.
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