Slowly but surely, HDMI is becoming the connectivity solution of the future, with most of the next-generation multimedia playback devices using this interface in order to connect to high-end displays. However, as the number of available HDMI interfaces increases, the problem of connecting all of the aforementioned devices to a single TV set is becoming more and more dire, and this is exactly the reason why the people over at Sima Products have launched the VS-HD14, a 1x4 HDMI distribution amplifier which will certainly prove to be quite useful around the user's home entertainment center.



Additionally, the device sports an IR in/out for flexible control options and also includes a signal boosting system for long cable runs. Moreover, it has been equipped with signal indicator lights, as well as digital audio outputs for feeding into a receiver or amplifier. It also supports multi-unit linking, which means that users will be able to extend its level of versatility even further.



The device has a half-rack size (10.45 cm x 21.59 cm x 4.45 cm), but the manufacturers also provide an optional rack-mounting kit. Furthermore, it's probably capable to take quite a beating, since it's manufactured from heavy-duty metal.



The VS-HD14 1x4 HDMI distribution amplifier can be purchased for around 330-600 US dollars, which is not that bad a price, compared to the other similar products available on the market. Actually, this thing is a cheaper variant of some other similar products offered by such names as Gefen and other important names in the industry, so it's worth keeping an eye out for.