COMBINE8 Antenna Combiner vs DISTRO9 HDR Antenna Distro
The DISTRO9 HDR Antenna Distro costs about $40 more than the COMBINE8 Antenna Combiner and buys you 2 more I/O. It also costs you 1 more rack unit. Budget 25W more on the circuit.
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DISTRO9 HDR Antenna Distro| Spec | COMBINE8 Antenna Combiner | DISTRO9 HDR Antenna Distro |
|---|---|---|
| Rack space | 1U | 2U |
| Weight | 3.1 lbs | 4.6 lbs |
| Power draw | Passive | 25W |
| Depth | 200 mm | 260 mm |
| I/O count | 10 | 12 |
| Price | ~$1,999 | ~$2,039 |
Highlighted where one is plainly lighter, smaller, cheaper or draws less. I/O count is left unmarked on purpose — more connectors you don't need is weight, cost and a bigger case.
Settle it in your own rack
Specs decide less than fit does. Drop either one into your rig and see the real answer — what space is left, what the circuit draws, and whether every cable it needs actually lands somewhere.
Open the rack plannerFree, no sign-up. Both units are in the catalog.