[scotto]

I'm now in the market fora new receiver since my Nova went dead a few months back. I'm looking at either the Phoenix or the Solaris. Which one would be a better deal. The Phoenix is $220 Can. and the Solaris is $180 Can.

[enough4us]

I am looking into the same thing and would like to know what else I would have to get with it to work?

[1rocco1]

Im looking also at Nfusion Phoenix,and I-link 8000,,Reading whatever on both i can find..going to differant dealers and checking prices,,maybe a few dollars either way..
Have not may up my mine yet....don't know when and if i can...hard Choice....

[satmaxx]

number of good post on here that debate the brands nf, kbox, cnx (I-link) not necessarily in that order..sv is trailing the pack..not a good buy..

[creativegenius]

Nfusion Phoenix is a good choice, iLink is great but B3V doesn't come and visit yet as I understand it.

Creative Genius

[Victor Hugo]

Phoenix is the better choise, or Kbox.

[snakebite]

yes the pheonix is the better box but solaris is a nice reciever also ,the pheonix runs alot cooler being its a bigger box.the features are the same between the 2 right now but in the near future the pheonix should have a few more.the k-box is also a nice reciever and so far has been solid.i believe the pheonix has more channels because of having alot of the bev channels.

[scotto]

So how does the Solaris and Phoenix compare to the old Nova as far as user friendliness, set up and updating?

[creativegenius]

The Soalris is identical to the Nova, in every respect, except it is black in color.

The Phoenix is a slightly larger unit, physically. Has a better quality tuner, higher mA output for LNB power, more memory for EPG and stuff. Phoenix runs cooler as well.

For the small difference in cost ($30.00 -$40.00), you may want to opt for the Phoenix, it is just a better all around product.

Creative Genius

[sti5518]

Actually NF NU SD or HD are the best bang for the box with reliable support like SV on the N2 days. Own boths

[RICKSBEACH]

If your going to choose from the 2 receivers I'd suggest that you take a closer look at the Phoenix and check out our site sponsors for some good prices.

[scotto]

One more question here. I was running my Nova from a Bell 2wire Gateway, but its 60+' away from the tv. Would I be able to put a router closer to the tv and then just run 2 cables for the sat and my xbox 360 from there?

[rudnisty]

If Internationals chanels are not important For You Phoenix is a better choice than KBox . ( I have both)

[scotto]

So what are the chances that the FTA world is going to screw me twice on purchasing these receivers?
I want to get the Phoenix, but am hesitant after spending $200 or whatever on my Nova only a few months ago.

[satmaxx]

Originally Posted by scotto

One more question here. I was running my Nova from a Bell 2wire Gateway, but its 60+' away from the tv. Would I be able to put a router closer to the tv and then just run 2 cables for the sat and my xbox 360 from there?

if you can move your router you don't have to buy anything.****e the 2wire gateway and it works just fine..

if you can't move ur router then a couple options are:

1) powerline adapters- plug & play simplicity can find used on fleabay for $21 per requires two-2 units
2) wireless game adapters- assuming ur router is wireless cable the stb to the adapter and configure the adapter to connect to ur wireless homenet
3) buy a bridge unit like netgear's 606 unit..others have used and can attest to its friendliness and stability

[satmaxx]

Originally Posted by scotto

So what are the chances that the FTA world is going to screw me twice on purchasing these receivers?
I want to get the Phoenix, but am hesitant after spending $200 or whatever on my Nova only a few months ago.

no guarantees but the nfpho is a nice stb and you'll definitely get more than a few months out of it :-)