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Digital Stream Digital-to-Analog Converter w/ Pass-through

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DTX9950

 | Catalog #: 15-150
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Product Summary

Get digital.

Make your existing analog TVs compatible with DTV with this digital-to-analog converter. If you're not quite ready to buy a new DTV, this is the perfect economical solution. It automatically scans for digital channels, and even gives you an easy to navigate Electronic Program Guide, so you can see what's on, and what's coming up.

** This product is no longer eligible for the U.S. Government coupon redemption program. The program ended 11/9/09. **

Pricing and availability: Please note that all prices are subject to change without prior notice. Prices advertised on this site are for online orders only. Prices on some items may differ from those advertised in RadioShack stores. All merchandise may not be available at all stores, and all stores may not participate in all sales promotions. We recommend you contact the store to confirm product availability and price.

What's in the box

  • Digital-to-Analog Converter Box
  • Remote control
  • "AAA" alkaline batteries (AAA)
  • User's guide
  • Startup guide
  • RF cable
 

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Manufacturer Warranty

  • Parts: 90 days
  • Labor: 90 days
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Date added Document
October 13, 2008 Digital Stream DTX9950 Digital-to-Analog Converter w/Pass-through (Quick Start)
August 22, 2008 Digital Stream DTX9950 Digital-to-Analog Converter w/Pass-through (EZ Answer)
June 10, 2008 Instalacin estndar (Gua de instalacin)
June 10, 2008 Standard installation (Installation guide)
June 10, 2008 Combinacin de Antena/Satlite (Gua de instalacin)
June 10, 2008 Antenna/Satellite combination (Installation guide)

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Digital Stream Digital-to-Analog Converter w/ Pass-through
 
3.1

(based on 504 reviews)

Ratings Distribution

  • 5 Stars

     

    (154)

  • 4 Stars

     

    (109)

  • 3 Stars

     

    (44)

  • 2 Stars

     

    (35)

  • 1 Stars

     

    (162)

58%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

  • Easy to setup (283)
  • Easy to use (150)
  • Simple controls (143)
  • Good audio (106)
  • Improves performance (106)

Cons

  • Poor quality (109)
  • Poor design (42)
  • Bad reception (34)
  • Poor performance (34)
  • Bad/no remote (24)

Best Uses

  • Home use (172)
  • Rural areas (26)
  • Rvs/mobile homes (19)
  • Home movies (14)
  • Emergency use (9)
    • How long have you owned it:
    • A month or less

       

      83% 

      (10 reviews)

      One-to-three months

       

      Three-to-six months

       

      More than six months

       
    • Reviewer Profile:
    • Enthusiast (126), Casual user (98), Power user (70), Business owner (14), Home (5)
    • Was this a gift?:
    • No (101), Yes (5)

Reviewed by 504 customers

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4.0

Better than a digital TV

By Fish Head

from Wendell MA

About Me Casual User

Pros

  • Easy To Set Up
  • Simple Controls

Cons

    Best Uses

    • Home Use
    • Rural Areas

    Comments about Digital Stream Digital-to-Analog Converter w/ Pass-through:

    We have had two of these connected to a rotor antenna, ever since the digital program first started. We also have a new digital tv to compare them with.

    This tuner has a feature that the digital tv does not that makes all the difference: you can rotate the antenna to various positions and rescan for available channels, and the tuner does not overwrite (delete) the channels that were available in another direction, unless you want it to.

    That means that you can access many, many more channels without rescanning all the time, just by changing the direction of the antenna. So, we get New York, Vermont, New Hampshire, Connecticut, and Massachusetts channels. We get 4 channels (17 subchannels) of PBS alone. And quite a few movie channels.

    As a comparison, the new digital tv can only be scanned in one antenna direction, because every time you re-scan it completely overwrites the old scan.

    These converter boxes are used daily, and seem very reliable.

    • Was this a gift?:
    • No

    (2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

     
    1.0

    Company no longer in business

    By Annoyed

    from Philadelphia, PA

    About Me Power User

    Pros

    • Easy To Set Up
    • Simple Controls

    Cons

      Best Uses

        Comments about Digital Stream Digital-to-Analog Converter w/ Pass-through:

        Purchased at the beginning of the Government Digital Conversion program (2006?) not used until December 2012 -- unit failed in April 2013.

        Company is no longer in business. Their web-site www.dsconverter.com is defunct. (permanent "server error."

        • Was this a gift?:
        • No

        (3 of 3 customers found this review helpful)

         
        4.0

        It's great!

        By Lolo

        from Inglewood

        About Me Enthusiast

        Pros

        • Easy To Set Up
        • Fast Setup
        • Good Audio
        • Improved Reception
        • Never Pay For Tv Again
        • Simple Controls

        Cons

          Best Uses

          • Home Use

          Comments about Digital Stream Digital-to-Analog Converter w/ Pass-through:

          If you are on a budget, it is definitely the product that saves you money.

           
          5.0

          I bought one for each of my TV's

          By City Worker Dave

          from Houston, TX

          About Me Casual User

          Verified Reviewer

          Pros

          • Easy To Set Up
          • Fast Setup
          • Good Audio
          • Improved Reception
          • Simple Controls

          Cons

            Best Uses

            • Emergency Use
            • Home Use
            • Rural Areas
            • RVs/Mobile Homes

            Comments about Digital Stream Digital-to-Analog Converter w/ Pass-through:

            I bought this box to start receiving free channels, It picks up over 50 channels that are crystal clear and just as good as cable, It was very easy to set up and it comes with it's own easy to use remote, This is an AWESOME digital TV converter box!!!!!, Highly recommended!

            • Was this a gift?:
            • No

            (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

             
            5.0

            Had mine for over 1 year

            By Johnny1946boy

            from Collinsville, IL

            About Me Enthusiast

            Verified Reviewer

            Pros

            • Easy To Set Up
            • Fast Setup
            • Good Audio
            • Improved Reception
            • Signal Strength Feature
            • Simple Controls

            Cons

              Best Uses

              • Home Use
              • Rural Areas
              • RVs/Mobile Homes

              Comments about Digital Stream Digital-to-Analog Converter w/ Pass-through:

              The signal strength feature really enhances reception. I have searchable antennae and this feature works perfect in conjunction with. Cannot beat it for the price.

              • Was this a gift?:
              • No

              (1 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

               
              3.0

              Failure after several years

              By John

              from Aloha OR

              About Me Power User

              Verified Reviewer

              Pros

              • Easy To Set Up
              • Fast Setup

              Cons

              • Poor Quality

              Best Uses

              • Home Use

              Comments about Digital Stream Digital-to-Analog Converter w/ Pass-through:

              I have owned and used a couple of these for years. Over the past couple of month 2 of them have failed.
              Upon opening the units I found that the 470 uF caps in the power module had bulged. Replacing caps with new ones restored the operation of the converter box.

              • Was this a gift?:
              • No

              (3 of 4 customers found this review helpful)

               
              5.0

              going strong since 2008

              By digital girl

              from denver, co

              About Me Power User

              Pros

              • Easy To Set Up
              • Fast Setup
              • Good Audio
              • Improved Reception
              • Simple Controls

              Cons

                Best Uses

                • Home Use

                Comments about Digital Stream Digital-to-Analog Converter w/ Pass-through:

                I've used this converter daily 5 years without a single problem. I think it is the most user friendly box out. The epg and menu are easy to read and customize. Programming the remote to my tv took less then a minute. Overall I think it is the best on the market.

                • Was this a gift?:
                • No

                (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

                 
                5.0

                Has worked well for years now.

                By old_geezer

                from austin, tx

                About Me Power User

                Pros

                • Easy To Set Up
                • Fast Setup
                • Good Audio
                • Improved Reception
                • Simple Controls

                Cons

                  Best Uses

                    Comments about Digital Stream Digital-to-Analog Converter w/ Pass-through:

                    I have had two since the government rebates were first offered. Both are fed from a 20 year old attic antenna, through a splitter/amplifier. One has been used on an RCA 27" TV of 2003 vintage, using the TV's composite video inputs. Picture quality exceeds the old analog broadcats. The other is connected to an older 19" RCA using ch.3 RF to the TV's antenna terminal, which is OK. Both have been reliable, except for an occasional glitch maybe when the broadcaster switches to 5 ch surround from 2 ch material- the converter seems to get confused and can grab the wrong 2 sound channels. A quick reboot fixes it when it happens.

                    • Was this a gift?:
                    • No

                    (2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

                     
                    5.0

                    Relied on this product for years

                    By Howard Hues

                    from Hermiston, OR

                    About Me Power User

                    Pros

                    • Easy To Set Up
                    • Fast Setup
                    • Good Audio
                    • Improved Reception
                    • Simple Controls

                    Cons

                    • Labels Fade

                    Best Uses

                      Comments about Digital Stream Digital-to-Analog Converter w/ Pass-through:

                      Got a $40 Rebate and bought two, has worked great for years, only stopped using because of new tv's. The only problem I have ever had have to do with the remote, every time the batteries come out (which is very rarely) the TV controls have to be manually reprogrammed. One remote has become very unresponsive after 5 or so years of use. My only real complaint is that the button labels seem to rub off within a year.

                      Absolutely Great Product, sets a High Standard

                      • Was this a gift?:
                      • No

                      (5 of 5 customers found this review helpful)

                       
                      4.0

                      Improved DTV to Analog Receiver

                      By Erik H

                      from Antioch, CA

                      About Me Enthusiast

                      Pros

                      • Better Audio Quality
                      • Easy To Set Up
                      • Fast Setup
                      • Good Audio
                      • Improved Reception

                      Cons

                      • Funky Remote Buttons

                      Best Uses

                      • Home Use

                      Comments about Digital Stream Digital-to-Analog Converter w/ Pass-through:

                      This product replaces a unit that I bought 3 years ago. By far it has better audio quality than the one it replaced, which buzzed all the time when graphics came on the screen. This one from Radio Shack does not have that problem, that alone makes it a worthwhile purchase even though it cost 3 times what the last one cost!
                      You do need an attenna to get the most from the unit, I still have the "rabbit ears" from 20 years ago that do the trick. My next purchase will be a better outdoor aerial for greater channel reception.
                      The reason I only gave it 4 out 5 stars was because of the price.

                      • Was this a gift?:
                      • No

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