HDTV Rewind Episode #12: HDMI Over Ethernet

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The UltraCat HDMI extender transmitted flawless 1080p and Dolby TrueHD over 100 feet of Ethernet cable.

The HT Guys revisit a 2011 episode, discussing listener emails about radio streaming and TV screen repair, news on DirecTV's failed movie rentals and DreamWorks' Netflix deal, and a deep dive into HDMI over Ethernet extenders. They reflect on how technology and streaming have evolved since then.

As heard by us

A grounded rewind centered on home audio choices and movie-window economics.

The episode revisits September 30, 2011 through an email-led discussion that starts with a practical home audio setup: Andy's HDHomeRun, Mac mini, and AirPort Expresses, along with a search for a radio equivalent that can carry high-quality audio around the house.

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You get an Airport Express home-audio puzzle and a long chat about theatrical windows.

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