How is crestron on par with AMX? And, btw...the more you know the more you have to do. If you are able to sub out programming to someone who does it on a daily basis your end result will be better, it will cost you less, call backs due to bugs in programming will be able to be handled by the programmer and your time can be better spent arranging the next job, project, design or deal...whatever else needs to be done.