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Lexicon vs Meridian

Looking to buy a used processor. Have my eye on 3:
Lexicon dc 2
Meridian 565 with z3 for DD/DTS
Proceed avp version 1

I only need HT use as I have a dedicataed 2 channel system. Using with Cary cinema 5 and Merlin speakers. Suggestions appreciated.
jamesw20

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porschecab
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You can throw Theta, 800 Meridian, Bryston, Anthem, and surely a few others in this mix, but I think Jamesw20 has selected the above because they all sell on the preowned market in the $500 to $850 price points. The Thetas (CasaNova/Blanca), Meridian 861, Bryston, and Anthems do not fall into this category.

I could be wrong, but this is my bet.
porschecab
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No one does surround steering like Lexicon. The Proceed will smoke the DC-2 in 2 channel, but get nudged out in surround steering and speed. Meridian? I have only experienced the 861, which is superior to both, the DC-2/AVP.
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