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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I haven't listened to the current Lexicon offerings and my Meridian processort is a pre-DTS version, but I had the big Lexicon in my system at that time, and it sounded far more artificial (if that is possible) than the Meridian. Better than both, at least by 'analog' standards was the then cheap Fosgate- not the top of the line. It actually sounded decent.

These things must go pretty cheaply in the used market, yes?

And, what about the Theta, or the older big Meridian, I think it was the 800 series?