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PRESS RELEASE
Contact: Neilson/Clyne
Tel: (615) 662-1616
Fax: (615) 662-1636
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
LEXICON LAUNCHES NEW CX-7 AND CX-5
MULTI-CHANNEL POWER AMPLIFIERS
— Company introduces cost effective, high-performance 7- and
5-channel
140 Watt, THX Ultra2® certified power amplifiers —
CEDIA EXPO, INDIANAPOLIS, IN, September 5, 2003 —
Lexicon continues to expand its range of home theater products with
the addition of the new seven channel CX-7 and five channel CX-5 Power
Amplifiers. Designed specifically to meet the needs of the high-end
custom installer, the new CX-7 and CX-5 are cost effective, reference-quality
amplifiers based on Lexicon’s award-winning LX Series amplifiers.
Both models have received THX Ultra2® Certification, ensuring they
comply with the performance and sound standards set forth by Home THX.
Equipped with advanced thermal, current, DC, and speaker protection,
the CX amplifiers deliver reliable and exceptional performance with
a wide selection of popular loudspeakers, including mismatched, reactive,
and unusual loads. In addition, the CX amplifiers include protection
against short circuits, component failures, miswiring, and internal
faults.
The CX amplifiers deliver high-power performance that
can be configured for virtually any type of home system. Each channel
outputs 140 Watts (8?) and includes four custom designed, hand graded
output transistors. All channels are capable of driving speaker impedances
as low as 2?. The amps also feature an oversized toroidal power transformer
with extraordinarily low DC resistance and thermal protection. Each
has high power supply voltage for extra headroom at the outputs.
Dedicated LEDs are located on the front panel to provide
at-a-glance viewing of channel status at all times. Complemented by
the gold plated speaker output connectors, the rear panel includes selectable
balanced or unbalanced audio input via RCA and XLR connectors. A trigger
input connector allows the CX amplifiers to be controlled with associated
components such as Lexicon’s MC-12 or MC-8 Digital Controller.
In addition, a Ground Lift switch for each channel can be used to eliminate
audible hum caused by multiple grounding paths.
The CX amplifiers include advanced thermal, current, and
DC protection for each channel. Thermal protection monitors the temperature
of the chassis and heatsink and automatically deactivates the specific
channel(s) when they exceed their normal safe operating temperature.
Current protection ensures that the output transistors are protected
by limiting the current capability, which is determined by the output
voltage, while DC protection prevents DC and frequencies below 10Hz
from reaching the speakers.
Key features of the CX-7 and CX-5 Home Theater Power Amplifiers
include:
140 Watts per channel
Four custom designed, hand-graded output transistors per channel
Oversized toroidal power transformer with extraordinarily low DC resistance
and
thermal protection
High-power supply voltage for extra headroom at the outputs
Stable with mismatched, reactive, or unusual loads
Compatible with 2? speaker impedances
THX Ultra2 Certification
Thermal protection against overheating
Speaker protection against DC and frequencies below 10Hz
Protection against short circuits, device failures, miswiring, and internal
faults
Trigger input for power control from an external device
RCA and XLR inputs
Ground Lift switch per channel
Gold plated input and output connectors
Rackmount option available
The Lexicon CX-7 and CX-5 amplifiers are currently available
with US MSRPs of $3995 and $3195, respectively.
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Lexicon, founded in 1971, is one of the world’s
premier manufacturers of home theater electronics. Innovative technologies,
such as LOGIC7®, have helped Lexicon to push the boundaries of home
entertainment. Lexicon audio systems are also available in the Rolls-Royce
Motor Cars Phantom, and LOGIC7 is utilized in select models from BMW
and Mercedes.
Lexicon is a division of Harman International, Inc. Harman
International (www.harman.com) is
a leading manufacturer of high quality electronics and speakers for
the consumer, professional, and OEM markets. The company’s stock
is traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol HAR.
“Lexicon” is a registered trademark of Harman
International Industries. U.S. patents and other worldwide patents issued
and pending. Other company and product names may be trademarks of the
respective companies with which they are associated.
—For more information on the complete range of Mark
Levinson, Revel, and Lexicon products, contact Harman Specialty Group,
3 Oak Park Drive, Bedford, MA 01730-1413.
Tel: (781) 280-0300; Fax: (781) 280-0490; Web: www.harmanspecialtygroup.com