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SonicVanguard · 04-17-2005, 01:35 PM

There are very few 3rd party suppliers for DISH Network. DISH keeps their supply chain strickly regulated for the very reason you're looking for parts - they want you to come to them. And rather than sell you a simple part, they will replace your entire unit at a better profit than they could make by selling you just one part.

That's one of the big differences between the two satellite companies - DirecTV has a more open and liberal supply chain but that can cause some quality issues. Anyone that started with an RCA DirecTV system and then went to a Samsung or Sony knows what I'm talking about. DISH Network has always kept a tight reign on their supply chain and their equipment is usually considered to be of higher quality for a comparable model.

04-17-2005, 01:35 PM	#2
SonicVanguard Audio/Video Expert Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: West Michigan Posts: 1,625	There are very few 3rd party suppliers for DISH Network. DISH keeps their supply chain strickly regulated for the very reason you're looking for parts - they want you to come to them. And rather than sell you a simple part, they will replace your entire unit at a better profit than they could make by selling you just one part. That's one of the big differences between the two satellite companies - DirecTV has a more open and liberal supply chain but that can cause some quality issues. Anyone that started with an RCA DirecTV system and then went to a Samsung or Sony knows what I'm talking about. DISH Network has always kept a tight reign on their supply chain and their equipment is usually considered to be of higher quality for a comparable model. __________________ Dave. Go where there is no path and leave a trail.