All prices in U.S. dollars unless otherwise specified.
Lexicon MC-1
Synopsis of Product / Unique Features: The MC-1 represents Lexicon's most ambitious home theater product. Enlisting in the new THX Ultra program, this digital controller delivers broadcast quality video along with Dolby Digital and DTS processing. There are a total of eight digital inputs and eight S-Video inputs. Two RS-232 ports are provided, one for a touch screen system and one for a computer hook-up.
Price: $5995
Availability: Match 1999
Lexicon DC-2
Synopsis of Product / Unique Features: The DC-2 is a further upgrade to the highly acclaimed DC-1. It bears the new THX Ultra honor and is even $1000 less than the previous model. It sports more S-Video inputs (moving from 2 to 5) and provides a total of 8 digital inputs. An RS-232 port is included for adding a hard-wired touch screen remote system.
Price: $4000
Availability: February 1999
Vidikron Vision Three
Synopsis of Product / Unique Features: The newest projector to be added to Vidikron's prestigious Vision series provides three 8" color tubes for brilliant images and flawless color accuracy. The automatic contrast modulation provides uniform picture brightness even at the edges and corners. Computer controlled screen size and aspect ratio set-ups are stored in non-volatile memory. The projector comes in stylish black or white matte finish.
Price: $24,999
Currently Available.
Vidikron Vision One HD demonstration
Synopsis of Demonstration: Vidikron wowed CES attendees with a remarkable HD demonstration using two Vision One projectors. This stacked technique improves color separation, depth and resolution. The HD tape used for the demonstration was supplied by ABC, with some eye-popping sports footage. A clip from Armageddon was stunning in the 720p format, transferred directly from the film master.
Meridian introduced a 24-bit upgrade to their famous digital loudspeakers. Plus, they announced delivery of the long delayed (and anticipated) 800 DVD Player. The player retails for $12,000 to $15,000 depending on the configuration.
Meridian's Bob Stewart
Proceed MDT Modular DVD Transport
Synopsis of Product / Unique Features: Designed from the ground-up by Madrigal, the new DVD transport features an aluminum tray, separate reclocking for CD (same as Levinson 37), four power supplies and a wide assortment of digital outputs (coax, toslink and AES/EBU). Analog outputs are optional. An IEEE 1394 "Firewire" interface is standard.
Price: $5000
Availability: July 1999
Jamo Digital CineMaster
Synopsis of Product / Unique Features: This impressive system consists of speakers, a center channel speaker and a 800 watt power subwoofer, plus a digital controller with Dolby Digital circuitry. The system is "integrated" so it functions as one unit, communicating, monitoring and adjusting itself automatically. With the CineMaster from Jamo, high quality performance meets first rate cabinetry and style.
Price: $32,000
ADA Cinema Reference
Synopsis of Product / Unique Features: The Cinema Reference digital processor is the mother of all processors providing a whopping 15 inputs (7 digital) and the ability to create multiple speaker configurations based on the source material (i.e. music vs. movies). The Cinema Reference is THX certified with DTS and Dolby Digital processing. Input names are completely customizable. While the unit comes with a remote controller, an RS232 box is available free of charge for the interfacing of hard wired touch screen systems.
Price: $8000
Currently Available.
Monster Cable Monster Central
Synopsis of Product / Unique Features: This structured wiring system routes all electronic and telecommunication signals throughout the house. Designed for the custom install market, the cost averages out to about $125 a room.
Currently Available.
