Take your audio-video experience to a completely new level with the Lexicon 8-Channel Pre-Amp/Processor Amplifier. There are four separate components that work together to create one complete system. An 8-channel film and music digital audio computer, which is at the heart of this system, allows you to create a variety of listening environments of your choosing. A built-in line level preamp, which features eight digital audio inputs and eight analog inputs, harnesses all of the digital audio power. An 8-input broadcast-quality S-video and composite switcher ensure the highest video output available. An eight-channel, 24-bit broadcast-quality D/A converter delivers the superior surround sound experience that is accomplished with the system. Each of these four components is designed specifically for the creation of the Lexicon MC-1. Unleash your power to create exciting and entertaining listening environments when you put the eight-channel music and film digital audio computer to work. Whether you want the upbeat tunes that rock the nightclub, a special surround sound that is captured at a concert hall, or relaxed listening of church and cathedral acoustics, the effects are limitless. Other DSP surround modes that are delivered with clarity include Dolby Digital, DTS 2-Channel, DTS Music, DTS Logic 7, DS Film, TV Matrix, and THX Cinema just to name a few. Experience ambience extraction with the added benefits of music logic and music surround effects, allow you to create a real home theater within any room of your home. The choices are yours as you set the parameters to customize the MC-1 amplifier to your desired listening pleasure. Control your device from the comfort of your favorite chair with the included remote control. This gives you the ability to make volume changes, select the desired effects, as well as view the onscreen display and front-panel display. You are provided a joystick for easy toggling through menus and submenus, make individual input selections, gain convenient access to special effects buttons, and turn the system on and off at your leisure. A complete set of audio connection posts is located on the rear panel of the Lexicon MC-1 amps. This is not the typical design of home theater A/V receivers, as it is a much more convenient design and makes for easier connection capabilities to all of your audio and video equipment. Two special outputs, which include one 5-pin DIN connector and one 4-pin removal screw terminal, simplify the process of powering on other units connected to the amplifier and allow for specific inputting of selections from various sources. The Lexicon MC-1 preamplifiers offer an original home theater experience. This version receiver has easy connection posts for televisions, stereos, mp3 players, DVD players, and other devices that you depend on for your audio and video entertainment purposes. The unique sound that is delivered to connected speakers will speak volumes as to the capabilities of this amplifier system. One setup has been completed, you simply make selections with your remote control and enjoy pure sounds of delight throughout the room.