RE: [KAT5] How does KAT5 stack up against existing brands?

["Keith Doxey" <kat5users@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

Hi Anthony

> Hi, how does this KAT5 Mark2 product stack up against Market brands
> like the Opus Octopus?

Just had a look at the Octopus system and that is sold as a complete system
with sources connected to the central hub. Video is an add on and is only
Composite Video.

KAT5 by default sends Stereo Audio and S-Video or Composite (Component and
RGB options are also available to special order). KAT5 is designed to be
connected to an AV source such as a Digibox and  the distant end connects
to
a TV/Plasma/Projector/AV amp as required.

At the moment KAT5 is basically a point to point link that functions exatly
the same as a SCART lead but can be used over long distances with no
noticable loss in quality.

A Matrix switcher is under development which will allow multiple sources to
be selected and controlled from any room.

> Can you actually control your Stereo, DVD, Sky, etc from each of the
> rooms.

Yes. IR signals from the viewing room are passed back to the source
equipment. At present KAT5 only accepts a single source but that source
could be an output from any commercially available Video switcher.

> What can affect picture or sound quality?

Nothing if installed correctly. KAT5 will give you perfect pictures and
sound.

Hope that helps

Keith