RE: Lexicon PCM 80

["Hogan, Greg (Exchange)" <ghogan@lexicon.com>]

        Thomas W wrote: "I`ve been drooling over the PCM 80 , coz of the
diffusion knob that (alledgedly) takes away the top end of the delay ,
thus enabling me to become "tape echo boy" in a digital domain.

> Are these beuties rare and hard to find?  
> What should I expect to pay if I ever find one?
> Are there any other (posibly cheaper) machines that has a similar
> function that alters the
> delays high end and not the original signal???
> Would it look good above my Jammam / Latex alliance in my rack? and
> thereby form
> a trinity , touched by the grace of god???   Or should I get a job
> flippin`burgers at McD`s???"
> 
        Thanks for the interest Thomas.

        We recently started shipping the PCM81 which is a replacement
product for the PCM80.  The PCM81 will pass AES/EBU words of up to 24
bits where the PCM80 will pass SPDIF signals of 20 bits for reverb or 18
bits for delays.  The PCM80 uses PCMCIA ROM cards that allow you to load
new algorithm cards(dual FX, pitch FX and vocal fix cards).  The PCM81
has all of the algorithms that were made available for the PCM80
resident internally.  The PCM81 also has a PCMCIA card that could be
used for upgrading though Ii am not aware of any current plans to do so.
It is entirely possible that the release of the PCM81 will introduce
more used PCM80s into the market.

        Our MPX 1 allows you to roll off the signal in a number of
different ways.  It has SPDIF in and out and may be a cheaper
alternative for you.  Either the PCM80, PCM81 or the MPX 1 will look
smashing in the same rack as your JAMMAN:>)

        Our Norwegian distributor, Siv. Ing Benum, should be able to
steer you to the closest retailer who can demonstrate these products for
you.  Their phone number is 22 139 900.

        Best regards,

        Greg Hogan
        Lexicon Customer Service
        Phone +781-280-0372
        FAX +781-280-0499