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capture/playback MythTV configuration are pretty steep.  Can anyone
say approximately how would this break down on requirements for a
separate playback frontend and capture backend, rather than all in
one?

Capture Cards:

I like that the pcHDTV-3000 and DViCO FusionHDTV Lite 5 reportedly do
ATSC, QAM, and NTSC.  Is anyone aware of any compelling differences
from a usability perspective?  Do they both work well?  Similar
ease/challenges with configuration?  Would you be indifferent?

Should there be no trouble with just stereo sound for the HDTV
broadcasts?  My audio receiver does not support digital audio inputs.=20
While I'm on the subject, is there any way to throw out the extra
audio channels during or after capture, to save disk space?


Misc:

Is there any major to reason to wait a month before getting an HD
capture card or any of the hardware I'll be needing for the frontend?


Thank you for any suggestions,
~ Daniel