Re: Digital Distribution

On Mon, Jan 03, 2005 at 10:51:32AM -0800, Andrew Broome wrote:
> Analog distribution systems such as A-Bus have been
> discussed before, but does anyone use or know of a
> system that distributes a digital signal?
>
> I came across these
> (http://www.muxlab.com/assets/files/datasheets/VE_AV_Digital.pdf)
> baluns that I plan to use to get the signal from my
> main system's DAC to our living room and it got me
> thinking about the next step when I want to wire the
> next room.  I seem to remember one such system being
> discussed, but it was extremely expensive. I can't
> find that in a google search; all I do find are links
> to multi-channel pro gear.

I use video baluns from Intellix (the V1A2) to send digital audio
from location to location in my house. They're about $75 per end.

They work great.

Partsexpress.com has inexpensive optical to coax converters and
optical splitters that would help you too.

-j