Best All In One Learning Remote $500

My trusty Pioneer all-in-one learning remote bit the dust after more than 10 years of faithful service. We spent lots of quality time together at the movies, football, baseball, and games, watching Star Trek, etc. May she rest in peace.

I'm not quite ready to go the Creston, etc. route. I need something that can control up to a dozen components and that is as at home with Krell as it is with Pioneer, Tivo, Sony, and JVC. So, what, in your opinion is the best all in one learning remote for less than $500? And why?