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Lexicon BD-30 universal player

Hi,
I saw an interesting review of the new Lexicon BD-30 universal player and the reviewer mentioned that he bought the oppo se to compare the lexicon to. His verdict is that the lexicon was better built, better picture and much quieter in operation. The msrp is $3500. Has anyone else had the opportunity to compare these? I understand a price difference between the two is significant but was just wondering if it would be worth that difference?
Look forward to opinions and ideas. Thanks.

Joe in Mobile
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tom6897
1,484 posts
 
Did this same thing also happen with Gamut dvd ($3500) being a pioneer elite dv-47? ($700.00)
jylee
306 posts
 
Right, it's not first for Lexicon. RT-10 and RT-20 were identical to Marantz universal players down to the circuit board. Some things never change.
bmdduck
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What Marantz model is equivalent to the RT-20? I've heard good buzz on these forums on the RT-20.
jylee
306 posts
 
RT-20 is a clone of DV9500 / DV9600. Check out the pictures of the internals.
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nealrm
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The RT-20 appears to have a couple of small extra boards in it. Probably mods to the power supply and maybe output stage. Other than that, everything else appears identical - wire colors, chokes, even looks like the copper screws on the inside of the Lexicon. Fool me once, shame on you....Fool me twice,.....
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