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Old 06-26-2014, 11:15 PM
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I have both the Digitalstream and Magnavox boxes and even though both of them serve my purpose, the Digitalstream seems a little more sensitive and better built than the Magnavox. One major thing I dislike about the Magnavox box is that there are zero controls on the box. Recently, someone gave me a Maggie box with no remote and I was fortunate that a $6 GE universal remote would operate it and bring up the menu.

I also have a Zenith and a Channel Master box and they are also good with no complaints from me.

If you live in a strong signal area and/or want a cheaper box for a secondary set, the Magnavox will do fine.

If you live in a weaker signal area, you probably want to get something better.

BTW, I don't care for the Apex boxes. I've had two of them given to me and they had the worst sensitivity of any of my boxes, ran hot, and soon died.
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