RT20

About the RT20

The Lexicon RT-20 is a universal disc player designed for audiophiles and home theater enthusiasts, supporting a wide range of disc formats including DVD-Video, DVD-Audio, DVD-R, DVD-RW, SACD, CD, CD-R, CD-RW, VCD, S-VCD, and MP3. It features four stereo pairs of analog audio outputs (RCA) for front, surround, center, and subwoofer channels, and three digital audio outputs: AES/EBU (XLR), coaxial (RCA), and optical (Toslink), all compliant with IEC-958 and S/PDIF standards. The player uses 24-bit/192kHz digital-to-analog conversion, delivering a frequency response of 20Hz to 20kHz with very low distortion (THD + Noise of 0.004% at 1kHz), a dynamic range of 100dB, and excellent channel separation. Video outputs include HDMI, component video (RCA and BNC), S-video, and composite video (RCA), with advanced video processing and fine-tuning options such as noise reduction, sharpness, gamma, and color adjustments. The RT-20 employs a Matsushita drive mechanism and proprietary Lexicon circuit boards with components from Sony, Mitsubishi, and Pioneer, including a Silicon Image 9190 chip for HDMI output. It is praised for its detailed, dynamic, and musical sound quality, with a more matter-of-fact midrange, better transient response, and tighter bass compared to its predecessor, the RT-10. The unit measures 3.7" high, 17.3" wide, and 12.2" deep, weighs 17.2 lbs, and consumes 20W of power. It was manufactured by Harman Specialty Group and originally