Lexicon LX-5 User Manual

LX Power Amplifiers
US MSRP:
LX-7 $5,995 • LX-5 $4,995
HIGHLIGHTS
• 200W per channel, each with four custom designed, hand-graded output transistors
• Bridgeable architecture for higher power output (400W at 8Ω)
• Oversized toroidal power transformer with extraordinarily low DC resistance
and thermal protection
• High-power supply voltage (160V) for extra headroom at the outputs
• THX Ultra Certification
• Junction Temperature Simulation (JTS) to provide maximum
performance from output transistors
• Thermal protection against overheating
• Speaker protection against DC and frequencies below 10Hz
• Protection against short circuits, device failures, miswiring, and internal faults
• Stable with mismatched, reactive, or unusual loads
• Quiet, microprocessor controlled, forced-air cooling to minimize chassis size
• Compatible with 2Ω speaker impedances (INDIVIDUAL Mode)
• Trigger input for power control from an external device
• RCA, XLR, and 1/4-inch Tip/Ring/Sleeve inputs
• Ground lift switch
• Heavy-duty gold plated outputs
• Multi-color channel status LEDs
• Rack-mount option available
LX-7 7 Channels x 200 Watts
LX-5 5 Channels x 200 Watts
Powerful • Quiet • Stable • Accurate

Lexicon LX-5 Specifications

General

Brand	Lexicon
Model	LX-5
Category	Amplifier
Language	English

Summary

LX Power Amplifiers Highlights

High-Power Output Transistors

Features four custom-designed, hand-graded output transistors for 200W per channel.

Bridgeable Architecture

Allows for higher power output (400W at 8Ω) by bridging channels.

Oversized Toroidal Power Transformer

Features low DC resistance and thermal protection for stable power delivery.

High-Power Supply Voltage

Utilizes 160V for extra headroom at the outputs, THX Ultra Certification included.

Advanced Protection Features

Includes thermal protection, speaker protection, short circuit protection, and fault protection.

Stable Performance

Maintains stability with mismatched, reactive, or unusual loads.

Quiet Cooling System

Microprocessor-controlled, forced-air cooling minimizes chassis size.

Versatile Connectivity

Offers RCA, XLR, 1/4-inch inputs, ground lift switch, and heavy-duty gold plated outputs.

Specifications

Audio Inputs

Details the types and quantities of audio inputs for LX-7 and LX-5 models.

Audio Outputs

Specifies the types of binding posts provided for LX-7 and LX-5 models.

Performance Specifications

Covers output power, impedance, frequency response, THD, and signal-to-noise ratio.

Other Specifications

Includes trigger input, power requirements, dimensions, weight, and rack mounting options.