Multi-Switch and Sonora Help

[Paul E Fox II]

Hey Gang,

Some months back, you guys helped me out with some equipment suggestions for my home and now it's time to buy.

I want to make sure I have this correct.

I'm going to end up with 8 tuners total distributed in this fashion:

Living Room - HD-DVR (two tuners)
HT Room - HD-DVR (two tuners)
Master Bedroom - Older SD DirecTivo (two tuners)
Kids Room 1 - Single SD Tuner
Kids Room 2 - Single SD Tuner

My various cable runs are going to exceed the recommended 100' Maximum length so in addition to the WB68 (http://www.solidsignal.com/prod_display.asp?PROD=WB68 ) to connect to all the receivers, I was advised to get a Sonora Power Inserter (http://www.solidsignal.com/prod_display.asp?prod=HRPID1422#MORE) as well.

Am I correct with those products to do what I want to do?

[robq391]

Just to add another option, the MS6X16WB, which isn't too much more than buying the two units you listed. Powered switch, so basically you're getting the same as the Sonora & WB68 but in one unit. Also, you'll have 8 more outputs for the future. If you're using solid copper RG6, >100' runs will not be a problem.

[Paul E Fox II]

So this would be a better option if the difference in price isn't a problem? I can see where this would make a much MUCH simpler installation...

[dave29]

So this would be a better option if the difference in price isn't a problem? I can see where this would make a much MUCH simpler installation...

I would probably go that route as well.

[robq391]

The MS6x16WB is a powered MS that powers & controls the lnb instead of your irds much like the Sonora 1422 does. Cleaner install by not having jumper coax from unit to unit & gives 8 more outputs.

This is what I would purchase in your situation.