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Hi Neurad, I found something that may address the "shared" issues.  I actually think that it is already in the mix.  A Niles A/V distribution amplifier.

Shared components: Blue ray player (because of the pandora and other apps), television (dish/cable/whatever),possible receiver (radio) and of course whatever plays the cds.

Hi Neurorad, I really had not thought of using AMX keypads, but now that you say it...  The primary reason I need to use keypads and have the additional functionality is actually because of my husband.  He absolutely must have his cd jukebox!  That means being able to access individual disks...

Thanks for all of the feedback Neurorad, I am still looking. I've looked at CQC and it looks promising.  I've got a networked blueray dvd player and have disassembled one of my keypads.  Next step is to see if I can find a keypad that I can program from CQC.  The idea is that if I can figure out...

Thank you for the input Neurorad,  Below are my responses:   +1, if you can keep phone and intercom separate from the touchscreens, keypads, and AV control then life is good. We don't have it now - so no reason to do so.  One of the boards in the PBX system went out - so will be working on a...

We currently have a very old AMX system that has now completely died.  Currently, we are looking at Control4 as a replacement solution, but I cannot get past the fact that if a hummingbird burps somewhere on the planet, then we need to call in a "technician" to make a change.    We have CAT5...

Phast uses IPX/SPX protocol. It also uses proprietary software in the form of "Landmark" software. Lastly, the controller (if IR) cannot be put into the system without special hardware. AMX seems to have made this system as inaccessible as humanly possible.