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Best Remote??

I would appreciate any suggestions as to which remote might work best in my system. I am a bit tired of using a different remote for each piece, and would like an all in one remote that can display and recreate all (or most) of the functions of each remote, and still not be too difficult to set up, if possible. It must have backlighting for the essential controls while watching DVD's. I use a Mac, if that matters. I would like to stay under $250, but will consider spending up to $500.
I am currently using:
* Musical Fidelity HT600 5 channel amp

* B&K AVP3090 pre-amp

* Sony DVP-9000ES SACD/DVD player

* B&W Nautilus 805 speakers w/ matching stands, * HTM-2 center, LM-1 surrounds

* Denon MD-1000 Minidisc recorder

*Musical Fidelity A3 Tuner

* Toshiba 40X81 Widescreen HDTV

* Monster HTS-3500 power center

Thanks to all for your help and advice.
bmpnyc

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swampwalker
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BMP- be aware that while there is a large library of downloadable simulations of OEM remotes, and they are learnable as well, there is a considerable learning curve for the Pronto. Most of the controls are "soft", i.e., they must be created and programmed on the LCD for each device. I THINK that the Marantz may have a built in library of devices, I know my Pronto does not and really wish that it did. I also have a Home Theater Master 9000 which has hard buttons only and an extensive library of buit in devices, but the one I have is about 4 years old and did not have commands for my Loewe TV. They (Home Theater Master)have a web site, and there is another web site devoted exclusively to remotes Remote Central.com, with lots of links. Give it a try. If you need the url, you can email me.
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swampwalker
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Bmpnyc- there are dedicated hard keys for channel change and volume (and maybe mute) and two programable hard keys on each screen. But the keys for changing devices are "soft" (on the LCD screen). There is a back light, which makes the LCD "keys" visible, but there is a severely limited hard key capability. The Home Theater Master remotes might be more to your liking; I only got the Pronto due to a very good price and the ability to control the Loewe TV which has lots of non-standard codes and a menu driven remote logic. Check out the HTM web site and Remote central to get comments on those devices. I'm not trashing the Pronto; if you've got the time and the inclination you can set up some amazing macros and really do a lot; I just haven't had the time and I'm not much of a programmer.
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