Anybody have an AMP system?

[Cybertrvl]

We are currently building a house and considering having an AMP cat5/RG6
system installed. While it is relatively pricey, I won't have time to do a
DIY installation. Does anyone have an AMP system installed?

Comments welcome.

Ray.

[Scott Brooks]

I did a DIY installation of the AMP OnQ system (the old version - quite
different from the new version) about 8 months ago in a new home we built.
I was impressed with the quality and flexibility of the system. The
negatives that I've experienced are the astronomical pricing and the lack
of detailed information available on the system and how to install it (of
course, if you won't DIY, then this problem is not a concern).

I would recommend it to anyone who can afford it.

Good luck in your decision!
Scott

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[Alan Peterson]

Cybertrvl wrote:
>
> We are currently building a house and considering having an AMP cat5/RG6
> system installed. While it is relatively pricey, I won't have time to do a
> DIY installation. Does anyone have an AMP system installed?
>
> Comments welcome.
>
> Ray.

I had an AMP OnQ (not the '97 model)system installed in my home, but
was not satisfied with it. The panel appeared to have two way video
distribution, but in reality, the inputs were just F connectors on a
metal panel. They did not go anywhere. There was no more room on the
amplifier to add these without buying several more combiners and
splitters. I was also not happy with the KSU solution and the fact
that it was 19" wide instead of 14.5".

The newer '97 models use a 3x8 video amp. They still have a problem
with video distribution, as fas as I'm concerned. To get more than 8
locations, you have to add a second amp, which isn't linked to the
first.

I have since switched to a UStec tecLAN II system and am much happier.
The inputs go through the amp and are redistributed and can handle
as many as 16 locations. There are no punchdown blocks for the KSU
module, since they have a cable that plugs directly from the KSU
into the phone modules.

The best part, however, was cost. The UStec is less expensive.
Especially when you consider that you need to do to the AMP system
to bring it up to the AMP.

BTW, I am an authorized dealer for both AMP and UStec, so I speak
as a dealer/installer. We only install UStec now, unless the customer
REALLY wants AMP.

Regards,
Alan Peterson
Automated Home Technologies LLC