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Lexicon DC-1 or Theta Casa Nova

I am currently using a Lexicon DC-1 with 24 BIT DACs in my system and for HT this is excellent, my problem is in the 2 channel audio mode. I do not feel like the Lexicon does a very good job in this area. I am considering the Theta Casa Nova to replace the Lexicon, possibly the Casablanca if I can find used/reasonable$. Has anyone A/B'd these 2, Lexicon/Theta, I am trying to figure out if going to Theta will improve my 2 channel listening. Thanks in advance.
goose89
jsbail
368 posts
 
The Classe units are great for stereo and the ssp-25 is a great buy. I got mine for $1750 used.
jdtuner
9 posts
 
SFBAYDUDE: I've been following this thread as a DC-1 owner, and was interested in your comments about the SMR message board. Please provide a bit of detail about what this is and where it is. I agree with some of the comments about there being better two channel options (even those which include HT capabilities). However, at the price you can get loaded, used 24 bit DC-1's for these days, they're tough to beat for HT applications, and the two channel listening isn't all that off the mark (although I agree with the comments about the MC-1 being quieter and smoother, and the Casablanca doing pure 2 channel audio better--not so sure about the EAD or Casanova, based on what I've heard.) Thanks for your response. Jeff
jdtuner
9 posts
 
SFBAYDUDE: I've been following this thread as a DC-1 owner, and was interested in your comments about the SMR message board. Please provide a bit of detail about what this is and where it is. I agree with some of the comments about there being better two channel options (even those which include HT capabilities). However, at the price you can get loaded, used 24 bit DC-1's for these days, they're tough to beat for HT applications, and the two channel listening isn't all that off the mark (although I agree with the comments about the MC-1 being quieter and smoother, and the Casablanca doing pure 2 channel audio better--not so sure about the EAD or Casanova, based on what I've heard.) Thanks for your response. Jeff
kgb540
125 posts
 
McIntosh amplification.....hehehehehehe?? What happend SFbaydude? your SFbaygerbils get out again when you were writing and you couldn't finish? Tell everyone what is wrong with Mac amps if you would and lock the cage before you do.
alfonso
24 posts
 
iam in the same place as you.i wish for a better stereo .i have the mc-1 with aragon amps to hales revelation speakers.i have arrived to the conclusion that separate sistems will give me the best.so i have decided to get a stereo pre-amp(i am between a used mark levinson or a sonic frontiers.)i would leave the dvd to the lexicon and the cd player to the pre-amp.then only change the interconects depending on what is to be used.for the future if the aragon is to be upgraded it can be left in the ht rig and then change the speaker cables.it is a pain but if you want the best.does anybody have a better solution.please let me know
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