well here are the problems I have encountered with digital cable service through Time Warner. They use the SA box and 2 things seem to stick out to me. Half of the time the component video output only send out a 4:3 pull down signal which looks pretty crappy on 16 x 9 sets and they have a signal feedback on their digital audio output which defeats the auto switching features on most receivers. I have called and complained several times they say they are working on problems but at this time I would find a decent dish in your area and go with that