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Tivax STB-T8

The Tivax STB-T8 is the updated version of the Tivax STB-T9.  The only major difference between the two is that the Tivax STB-T8 comes with the analog pass-through function.

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Tivax STB-T8
MSRP $74.99
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Brand Tivax
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Comes with analog pass-through
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Rated in the top category for picture quality by the leading consumer magazine
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Smart Antenna Support
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Tivax STB-T8

• Tivax Digital Converter

• STB-T8 DTV Receiver

UPC: 689076210003

EAN: 689076210003

MPN: Tivax

Competitors

Zinwell ZAT-950A Converter Box

Zinwell ZAT-950A Converter Box

MSRP  $59.99    Released  January, 2001
Pros
  • Comes with analog pass-through
  • Event timer
  • Cheap Price
Cons
  • Amount of Electronic Programming Guide content is less than average.
ProSCORE
3 reviews
83
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Zinwell ZAT-970A

Zinwell ZAT-970A

MSRP  $49.99    Released  January, 2001
Pros
  • analog pass-through
  • It Also has 8 programable event timers that allow you to keep using your VCR.
  • Rated in the top category for picture quality by the leading consumer magazine
Cons
  • Amount of Electronic Programming Guide content is less than average.
  • remote control is extremely cheap
  • doesn't hold time correctly
ProSCORE
4 reviews
62
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Insignia NS-DXA1-APT

Insignia NS-DXA1-APT

MSRP  $59.99    Released  October, 2008
Pros
  • Analog Pass-Through
  • Decent compliment of features
Cons
  • Good but not superior picture quality
ProSCORE
1 review
67
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Dish Network DTVPal Plus

Dish Network DTVPal Plus

MSRP  $69.99    Released  --
Pros
  • Comes with analog pass-through.
Cons
  • Expensive
ProSCORE
2 reviews
33
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Digital Stream DSP7700P Converter Box

Digital Stream DSP7700P Converter Box

MSRP  $49.99    Released  --
Pros
  • Comes with analog pass-through
  • An inexpensive, but reliable unit. It has 3 different video aspect ratios. It does have the RCA audio/video cable plugs, which work great (I use them).
ProSCORE
2 reviews
100
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Artec T3AP Pro

Artec T3AP Pro

MSRP  $49.99    Released  --
Pros
  • Comes with analog pass-through
ProSCORE
1 review
100
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Access HD DTA1010U

Access HD DTA1010U

MSRP  $69.99    Released  --
Pros
  • Comes with analog pass-through
  • Excellent picture quality
ProSCORE
1 review
100
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RCA DTA800B1

RCA DTA800B1

MSRP  --    Released  --
Pros
  • Comes With Analog Pass-Through
ProSCORE
1 review
100
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Digital Stream DSP7700T

Digital Stream DSP7700T

MSRP  --    Released  January, 2008
Cons
  • No Analog-Pass Through
ProSCORE
1 review
0
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Tivax STB-T9

Tivax STB-T9

MSRP  $69.99    Released  January, 2008
Pros
  • Best Picture Quality
Cons
  • No Analog Pass-Through
ProSCORE
0 reviews
N/A
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Comments

1.  avatar dvinfo said:

I found good reviews for the Tivax but after buying it then having the opportunity to compare it with the Zenith DTV901, the following deficiencies were found: 1) the front end sensitivity is weak, 2) there is an annoying audio background noise. The Zenith is a better choice.
Jan 20, 2009 3:41pm
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Pros

  • Comes with analog pass-through
  • Rated in the top category for picture quality by the leading consumer magazine
  • Smart Antenna Support

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  • Comes with analog pass-through

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STB, T, 8, STBT, T8, STBT8