NLFS - Lexicon PCM81 & Dual FX Card

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I have one of these and you’ll have to pry it from my cold, dead hands. The lexicon stuff always beats everything and the 81s are always in the mix for best all around unit ever. They’re getting harder to find also. Glws.
 
glpg80 said:
It’s a great sounding unit but it’s just not for me anymore. I have no desire to build the rack I once did. It needs to go to a good home - it’s a mint PCM81.
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That’s understandable. If I didn’t have one I would be all over it. Hard to find them in great condition. These (and the 80’s) the pcm 90 and the 70s are all increasing in value as time goes on. They all have the lexicon sounds (and different capabilities), and I’ve really never heard anyone replicate the algorithms in them. Even the lexicon plugins don’t sound like the units. They’re an important part of a studio and I keep mine on a remote controllable patch bay to feed into a vocal mic or an amp. They seem to just work on everything.
 
Surely half the problem trying to sell one of these these days is that the newer-gen folks simply are not aware of the epic, legendary, unparalleled achievements of the company and its sounds.

For the record:
To my knowledge, no other company has invested as much time and money over decades in order to refine its 'verb algorithms for realism and musicality. In fact, no other brand of reverb can be cranked so-high (accidentally, sloppily) in a mix and yet still not muddy it up and interfere with the integrity of the other instruments or indeed the intelligibility of the one being processed.

Incredible. More power to whoever buys this unit man. I'd love one myself.
 
It’s so immensely powerful.

So much so, that I’ll never be able to dive into it to learn to use it at the level I know it can run. The default effects alone rival most anything out today. Fine tuning them further and creating custom patches is just a realm unimaginable. The 81 is known for reverb but can do chorus and delay as well.

To have this quality of effects in a unit that’s been tucked away in excellent care is unheard of. The cards are rare and getting expensive.

The unit needs to go to a good home to someone that can appreciate the quality of reverb.

I am but a lone pedal pusher into tube amps. I would love a helix in trade to run 4CM with my amps for live use.
 
Wouldn't be a fair trade 'though - Helix for this, plus cards.

Man, I want it real-bad. I know I can use it, but other stuff has to take priority in the purchase sequence. :(
 
glpg80 said:
Item Description

Like new.

Never racked.

Yes. You read that correctly. MINT. It still has the original screen protector on the LCD screen.

What’s included:

- One Never Racked Lexicon PCM81 in perfect working order

- An original lexicon printed instruction booklet

- A dual FX card with original card holder (RARE)

History of Mint Condition:

I purchased it in non-working order as one of many backup units being sold by a top-tier studio out of New York. This one had a bad gain pot that needed repair and I purchased it in need of repair intentionally. I sourced a service manual and repaired it with the correct OEM part. I am only the second owner. I am certified to repair as I hold an MSEE. The unit works perfectly and because of the extremely low hours, the display is very bright which is unheard of for the units of this age.

The dual FX card was sourced out of Canada and works perfectly. I’ve owned the unit for 5 years.

Pricing:

I’m selling everything together - One original instruction manual, one mint dual FX card w/ case, and one mint never racked PCM81. No I will not sell the card separately.

$1500 plus shipping, lower 48 only.

I accept PP/PP gift, Venmo friends/family, or Zelle. You’re welcome to pay the 3% fee if you desire it.

Items I’m interested in:

A like new line 6 helix rack unit. I’m starting a cover band again and need the versatility.

Summary:

You’ll never see a more mint condition unit for sale. The dual FX cards are equally as hard to find and only increasing in value.

The pair needs to go to a good home.

Pictures TBD.
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Are you dead set on the price?
 
Bxlxaxkxe said:
Are you dead set on the price?
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Yes I am. Beat to hell regular ones with tons of miles go for $800-$1000. Every selector knob feels new and the screen protector is still attached. Yes I am dead set on the price and I will not be dropping it in the future.
 
glpg80 said:
Yes I am. Beat to hell regular ones with tons of miles go for $800-$1000. Every selector knob feels new and the screen protector is still attached. Yes I am dead set on the price and I will not be dropping it in the future.
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I have had countless rack effect units and there are only 3 I would never consider get rid of. This is one of them. GLWS and whoever gets this will love it.
 
Probably a wise decision man.

As I suggested earlier, I can't see how a Helix could be anywhere near a fair swap given the condition and heritage of this unit.
 
Bump. Back up for sale.

I need to offset the cost of my 1996 Marshall.

Pictures added.
 
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