Lexicon RV-8

Steven Stone -- Fri, 09/11/2009 - 14:59

 Just as good as it was yesterday...:)

Steven Stone
Contributor to The Absolute Sound, EnjoytheMusic.com, Vintage Guitar Magazine, and other fine publications

Chantal (not verified) -- Tue, 09/15/2009 - 15:56

Well the question should have been written like this: is the Lexicon RV-8 still a very good receiver even if it lacks HDMI?
Thank you to answer me.

Steven Stone -- Tue, 09/15/2009 - 16:35

 Hello,
 
Yes. that's a MUCH better question. :)
 
I would use the RV-8 in conjunction with the DVDO Edge video processor. THe Edge can strip and re-route digital audio from HDMI to either Coaxial RCA or Toslink and then you can connect that to your RV-8. Y will get everything but the latest Dolby HD+ and DTS+. Even those will pass to your receiver and the receiver will give you Dolby and DTS.
 
That's the way I would do it...

Steven Stone
Contributor to The Absolute Sound, EnjoytheMusic.com, Vintage Guitar Magazine, and other fine publications

Chantal (not verified) -- Wed, 09/23/2009 - 16:41

Thank you for your answer. 
What will be the quality of the RV-8 combined with the DVDO Edge video processor? Would it be still better than the average receiver on the market today? 
Still thank you.
 

Steven Stone -- Wed, 09/23/2009 - 18:52

 I'm not sure what you or I would consider an "average" receiver.
 
The RV-8 / edge combination would be nearly the sonic equal of the MC-12 HD coupled to an "average" high-end amp, and ergonomically the combo might actually be more flexible than the MC-12HD alone.
 
 
 
 
 
 

Steven Stone
Contributor to The Absolute Sound, EnjoytheMusic.com, Vintage Guitar Magazine, and other fine publications

Chantal (not verified) -- Thu, 09/24/2009 - 12:36

This combination RV-8 with the DVDO Edge video processor is indeed well beyond the average receiver if you do compare those to the MC-12 HD coupled to an "average" high-end amp
I am very glad to read your opinion on the RV-8.
I thank you very much for your answers.

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