I mostly use ELC splitters, in combination with ELC-nodes. Also very reliable and stable. I always see DMX as rigging: It is as strong as the weakest link.
You can have a brand new expensive desk, and huge rig with many expensive movers, why take the risk of having problems for just 400usd? While you're working with probably a multi 100k worth of equipment?
I mostly use ELC splitters, in combination with ELC-nodes. Also very reliable and stable. I always see DMX as rigging: It is as strong as the weakest link.
You can have a brand new expensive desk, and huge rig with many expensive movers, why take the risk of having problems for just 400usd? While you're working with probably a multi 100k worth of equipment?