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New, this was a professional-installation component rather than a budget splitter, but the used market is the more relevant comparison here. At US$25, it is an excellent bargain: the listing is well below the comparable set’s US$75 25th percentile and far under the US$147 median.
The HD-DA-2 is a nicely built 1-to-2 HDMI distribution amplifier with useful audio extraction, offering coaxial S/PDIF and stereo analog outputs alongside simultaneous HDMI feeds. It is a practical solution for older systems, a second display, or routing audio to legacy equipment, and its metal chassis and installation-friendly mounting add confidence. The main check is that the correct 24 V power supply is included and that both HDMI outputs pass a signal; this model is an older 1080p-era unit, not a modern 4K60 device. At this price, even a modest test requirement is well worthwhile.
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Crestron was founded in 1972 in the United States by George Feldstein and built its reputation in professional AV, automation, and control systems rather than in traditional consumer hi-fi. It is a privately held company headquartered in Rockleigh, New Jersey, and its core business has long centered on integrated technology for commercial spaces and high-end residential systems.
In audio, Crestron is best known for installation-oriented products: control processors, AV distribution, streaming audio-over-IP systems, amplifiers, and architectural speakers. Its residential audio line is built around the Crestron Home platform and DM NAX distribution hardware, while its speakers are typically developed with partners such as Origin Acoustics rather than sold as standalone audiophile separates.
In the market, Crestron sits in the premium custom-install and high-end integration segment, not the conventional hi-fi retail space. Its appeal is strongest among system designers, integrators, and affluent homeowners who want whole-house audio, automation, and discreet in-wall or in-ceiling sound, rather than collectors looking for turntables, headphones, or vintage separates. It is a niche but major brand in residential and commercial integration, with audio positioned as part of a broader control ecosystem.
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