Cat 5 has not one advantage as far as install is concerned as far as I can see, there is the argument for balanced digital, which may or may not help? But I didn't find plugging a din and a phono in when I set up my speakers particularly stressful, extremely time consuming and I certainly didn't think 'if only this was on a single plug I would have been so much happier." wink

Problem for me is I have less and less need for a processor these days as I am now ripping cds and sticking them away, every thing is via a server, so at last the Meridian DSP speaker with digital inputs is all I need for a stereo system, but without an coaxial in it gets messy.

Airport express - DSP speaker. Job done at a just a bout doable price for the office/kitchen/bedroom.

Airport express - controller - DSP speaker. Too expensive for the office/kitchen/bedroom.
Not for many I am sure, but although I earn good money I never seem to have any left at the end of the month, certainly not enough to waste it on unnecessary pieces just to get it up and running.


No Darling, I've had it months!