Offering eight 125W channels in a one-unit chassis without a fan, the DD-8 complies with the new half-watt standby power consumption standards and consumes less power while in use than most products do in stand-by mode. It also has feedback and protection circuits integrated into the silicon for fast and accurate response while providing audiophile grade sonic performance; and it has the ability to automatically switch to low-power stand-by mode when not in use for even lower energy consumption.

“Our new Lexicon DD-8 sets the standard for residential amplifiers, both in terms of energy efficiency and audio performance,” says Harman market manager Jim Garrett.

“We achieve such a significant advantage because we’re able to leverage advances across every market served by Harman – including professional, consumer and automotive; delivering the perfect product for any application, every time.”

The new DD-8 comes standard with Phoenix speaker connections and flexible configuration options including four local inputs, a bus input/output and selectable mono to stereo output. It also features independent output level adjustment for each channel, as well as selectable triggers.

“The patented DriveCore technology that powers Lexicon’s new multi-room amplifier is what really sets it apart from competitors,” continued Garrett.

“With this advanced silicon-based technology, the DD-8 takes up less rack space and emits less heat”