[mythtv-users] Hauppage Analog Cards, alternatives?

[Derek Archer]

Hi all, I just subscribed to the list so forgive me if this question  
is already in the current discussions.

I am looking to build a combination back/frontend box. I am currently  
on analog cable and plan to remain so for the forseeable future. I  
have been trying to find a good dual-tuner, dual-encoder analog card.  
The Hauppauge PVR-500 is getting VERY difficult to find in my trials,  
and I cannot even order them direct from Hauppauge anymore. Their  
official word is the the FCC will not let them ship analog cards due  
to the DTV transition. They suggested the HVR series, but as far as I  
can tell, they are hit or miss on MythTV compatibility.

One potential alternative I found is the AverMedia AverTV combo card,  
which has an analog tuner w/ encoder as well as a QAM digital tuner.  
It is PCI Express x1 card and I would like to know if anyone has had  
any luck with this or similar cards from AverMedia, or any other  
manufacturer. The resources online I have found seem to be somewhat  
outdated in regards to these newer cards.

Cheers

Derek