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Lexicon MC-1; DC-1 Power supplies

Has anyone else had a power supply die in their Lexicon MC-1, or DC-1 or 2?

It's happened to me twice now. They use what appears to me to be a pretty cheap switching power supply. Lexicon won't service these units for less than $600 (though for that they do a complete refurb). I had my DC-1 repaired a couple of years ago by local reputable shop and it cost $200.

I love the units for home theater. They sound great and are very user friendly for setup and control, but wonder about the reliability.

Am I just unlucky?
bdgregory

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ervikingo
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Re: MC-1

My system has developed 60hz hum. I have traced it back to my MC-1.  Can I correct this with a power supply replacement?

The hum is present with no inputs connected to the MC-1; disconnect the interconnects to the power amps and hum is gone. Tried different interconnects but hum remains. 

I have tried HUM X but hum remains  

FYI Pyramid doesn’t sell parts; Mouser doesn’t have the power supplies  

suggestions are appreciated  

thanks!!! 

 

ervikingo
129 posts
 

Correction, Pyramid is selling me a PS!

ervikingo
129 posts
 

FYI, replaced the PS with one from Pyramid (same as factory part) hum is gone!

ervikingo
129 posts
 

I have a additional spare in case someone needs it

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