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AV Access HDMI 2.0 ARC Extender over HDBaseT (4KEX70-ARC-H2)

4K video over a single Cat cable, with audio return over the same run. ARC, optical, and analog audio back, bi-directional IR, and one power adapter running both units. Tested inside and outside with my own setup.

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