4 x 4.1 vs. 17:4 Multiswitch

AlmostsWISS

I am about to set up a system with support for up to 4 satellites feeding up to 4 receivers.

I understand that I could do this via two methods:
I use Quad LNBs and have 4 x 4.1 switches, each feeding a receiver... or

I use Quattro LNBs with a 17.4 (or even 17.8) switch.

Which method would you choose and why?

Is there an advantage to going the more expensive (big multiswitch) route? I am in a fringe reception area (Zurich, Switzerland) and want to include 28.2 East in this package. Currently intending only 3 satellites though.

Also might be important to note, will only be using well reviewed products from Axing, Neuling, and Spaun etc.

Robbo

Hi,

For personal use, I would use the first method, as it would be far cheaper. Also, if the multiswitch should fail, it would be very expensive to replace. Where if a single 4x1 switch went, only one component would need replacing.


An Advantage of a multiwitch is that you can use it to distribute a feed from a TV aerial for example as well using the 17th input.

Robbo