A lot of the time, we'll do both distributed AND local. There are some times that it's warranted.

Even though you're using a DVD file player, or server, there may well be a need for a local item. The old VCR for the kiddies to use with their library of purple dino movies.

Can't hardly expect the kiddies to run to another level in the house to load a tape so they can watch it in their room, hey?

May not be an issue in the very high end of the business, but here inthe middle, it's definitely something to be dealt with.

Shoot, a pre-existing CD player has come up as a problem item a couple of times.

Running distributed audio with the guts down in the basement level, and the owner has a nice 5 disc player that he really, really wants to keep. Sometimes a CD file, or server is just that one item that runs the budget a bit too far.

BUt what the he**, my customers need exercise anyway....lol