Doing a job with 8 zones of D/A, and maybe 4 TV locations. (Wired for TV in all zones, but only 4 will actually be used) TV's are nothing fancy, and of the 4 TV locations, only 2 of them are D/A zones. Because of this, my original thoughts of using a CAV6 for audio/video distribution may change. (No way to get audio with the CAV6 in the 2 rooms w no D/A) So, I may just use a CAM6, and modulate the video sources to the TV locations. (Will only be using 2 satellite recievers for whole house)

Ive used the Channel Plus s video modulators before. (primarily becasue stereo was wanted for possible future expansion) However, is there really a benefit to using the S-video type modulators (SVM-24, etc) [Link: channelplus.com] , when its all going over an RF signal anyway? Is the PQ better by using S-video pieces rather than a regular composite type modulator?

The SVM is a stereo modulator, so you will be able to send stereo. I don't know anything about the picture quality. I do have a couple of the SVM's in stock from an old project if you're looking for a deal....

Yes, thats why I used the SVM before, for stereo. I just wondered if it was justified in using the S-video type, verses a composite type, if stereo wasnt needed, as its all going over RF anyway. I mean isnt that like hooking up a DVD player to a TV via a channel 3 modulator? :)

Somewhat related, does anyone still USE the video distribution of the CAV6, or do you use some sort of external modulation, especially to support HD signals?

I like that one because it's got the loop-through.

pic quality is ok..

Dunno about the CHannel Plus ones, but the T2 S-Video modulators look significantly better than their composite couterparts. (And we usually use B/T or Channel Vision Composite Modulators.... Good stuff...)

Think about it. If your modulating a Much better input signal. Your going to get better output.

but the T2

Think about it. If your modulating a Much better

Whats T2?

As far as PQ, I revert back to the analogy of hooking up a DVD player to a TV using a ch 3 modulator. Kind of defeats the purpose doesnt it, as its taking a good signal (s-video in this case) and down converting it to an RF channel 3 feed? I am just thinking out loud.