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which brings up a rather interesting question

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Joe Murphy Jr

In Reply to: RE: A more sober and sane article on the Lexicon from Chris Martens posted by Jazz Inmate on January 28, 2010 at 08:44:42

The reason the DV-983H, BDP-83 and its derivatives are so special is due to DVDO's ABT video processor.

"...Lexicon had evaluated the then-current Oppo design and suggested some video-related changes�changes that were eventually incorporated in production versions of both players."

WTF would oppo consult with Lexicon about the video processing when DVDO, who is the real source of oppo's fame, STF knows a ton more about video processing than Lexicon?

Not hatin' on you Jazz: just an inquiring mind wantin' ta know. Not that it really matters, as I don't pay for audio "jewelry". And while I feel a little sad for those who pay for Lexicon "bling bling" (which, if you're honest, really does amount to a faceplate), they deserve to be screwed -- even if they're screwing themselves -- because anyone spending that amount of money should be responsible enough to do at least some research beyond, you know, the...

faceplate.

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I don't find that queston too interesting - Jazz Inmate 14:03:23 01/31/10 (3)
Probably a connectivity issue or options like PIP or zoom. Who cares?

What if you want the Oppo but need to rack-mount it? Or you're a wealthy HT owner who works with a dealer/installer specializing in Lexicon gear...you really feel sorry for such people?

Really, this whole matter is blown so far out of whack to demonize Lexicon it is pathetic. I don't feel sorry for the few people buying the Lexicon. I feel sorry for people in Haiti. But the Lexicon haters have managed to appear extremely whiney without suffering any misfortune. Quite a feat. Makes me shake my head in bewilderment.
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We must be the change we wish to see in the world. -Gandhi
- It's definitely buyer beware. - The Real Dick Hertz 19:29:56 01/31/10 (0)
  But that's the way the high end is, isn't it? Teleportation tweaks anyone?
- sorry for a few - Joe Murphy Jr 17:43:46 01/31/10 (0)
  There are people with money who are taken advantage of by installers. These people aren't tech savvy enough to know that the $3.5k Lexicon is just a $.5k oppo in a heavier chassis. They just hire who they believe to be a reputable installer or one another wealthy friend recommended. And to the cleaners they go. I feel a little sorry for them (the installer is taking them to the cleaners). However, if you don't do the research yourself, you're going to get screwed Big Time eventually. I don't feel sorry for that aspect of those people.
  
  I would be glad to help you out if you truly want me to reply to your rack-mount question. And I guarantee it won't cost you an extra $300, much less $3k. But I doubt you really want to go there.
  
  I feel sorry for the Haitian children -- not the adults: the children have no say in where they live. Once an adult, if you choose to live in that area, you accept what nature delivers. And sometimes, you're delivered to your Maker.
- "Really, this whole matter is blown so far out of whack" - Wendell Narrod 17:38:32 01/31/10 (0)
  By you. Your messages are the ones that come across as fanatical. Do your reviews have the same passion?
  
  -Wendell

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