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Programmable remotes

Has anyone used aftermarket programmable remotes like the Logitech or Philips with their audio gear? I am thinking specifically of the Bryston products like the BDA-1 or BDP-1.

I would like to use a Philips SRT-9320 with my Bryston BDA-1, PS Audio PWT, and Parasound JC-2. I have remotes for the Parasound and PS Audio, but not the Bryston. Besides having three separate remotes for each of these (which is a PIA), the Bryston remote is very pricey and much more expensive than the aftermarket remotes.

I have considered the Logitech versions, but am turned off by the myriad of negative reviews posted on poor reliability and poor CS.

With respect to the Philips, it would be nice to know if products like the Parasound, Bryston, and PS Audio are pre-programmed into the SRT9320.
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rockpig
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I've owned 3 Logitech remotes and found they work fine and are reasonable to program.
Don't waste your money on an expensive one. I've been using ones in the $80 - $100 range and they do everything I need.
They last a long time and because they are only $80 it is no big deal when it wears out or gets damaged.
My first one lasted many years and then some of the buttons stopped working so I got another one the same and just dumped the same programming into it.
The 2nd one was destroyed by leaking DURACELL batteries.
Duracell paid for my 3rd Logitech remote and it is still going after several years using eneloop rechargables.

I use it to control my Yamaha amp and SACD player as well as the TV, PVR and DVD. It can even control the Air con.
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