john.michael
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- Aug 23, 2004
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Guys,
I am on the planning stage of my HT, which will be an allmost fully dedicated 26x14X12 room (wife will have a small office).
For now I have decided on the following gear:
- Marantz 12S3
- 4 B&W Nautilus 805's
- B&W HTM1
- B&W SCM 1 for the rear
- Velodyne DD series (somethingo from 12 to 18", do not know yet).
As for the AV processor, I am probably going for the Lexicon MC-8b (thought about the MC-12b, but I do not need 3 zones and I do see much difference between the two apart from that).
Finnaly comes my question for you guys:
Should I match the MC-8 with a Lexicon LX-7 (it fits within my budget)?
It seems to make LOTS of sense to unite two equipments that were probably developed having each other's specs in mind.
However, for the same money I can get the Krell Showcase 7 (or a bunch of other stuff, as a matter of fact). I know the Lexicon AV processor is great, I just am not very sure if I would be getting full value for my $$$with the amp.
The truth is I would only go for the LX 7 if 2 assumptions are true: (1) The amp is good value for the buck and (2) the "brand match thing" really would cover for any shortcomings. Any thoughts, sugestions and alternatives will be very VERY welcome.
All the best to everyone
JM
I am on the planning stage of my HT, which will be an allmost fully dedicated 26x14X12 room (wife will have a small office).
For now I have decided on the following gear:
- Marantz 12S3
- 4 B&W Nautilus 805's
- B&W HTM1
- B&W SCM 1 for the rear
- Velodyne DD series (somethingo from 12 to 18", do not know yet).
As for the AV processor, I am probably going for the Lexicon MC-8b (thought about the MC-12b, but I do not need 3 zones and I do see much difference between the two apart from that).
Finnaly comes my question for you guys:
Should I match the MC-8 with a Lexicon LX-7 (it fits within my budget)?
It seems to make LOTS of sense to unite two equipments that were probably developed having each other's specs in mind.
However, for the same money I can get the Krell Showcase 7 (or a bunch of other stuff, as a matter of fact). I know the Lexicon AV processor is great, I just am not very sure if I would be getting full value for my $$$with the amp.
The truth is I would only go for the LX 7 if 2 assumptions are true: (1) The amp is good value for the buck and (2) the "brand match thing" really would cover for any shortcomings. Any thoughts, sugestions and alternatives will be very VERY welcome.
All the best to everyone
JM