Replacement Remote Control For Cary SLP 05 Preamp


Hi
I was wondering if anyone has successfully replaced their remote control for the SLP 05 with a generic one or a universal learning remote and care to share their experience.
I have the old small 3 button one that only does volume up, down and mute. It is becoming a tad unresponsive lately and I presume it cannot be repaired.

Cary only stocks a full feature one where all the other functions are redundant for the SLP 05 and it costs $125 plus shipping.
Just wondering if I can replace it more cost effectively.
Thanks
mikey8811
"...It is becoming a tad unresponsive lately and I presume it cannot be repaired..."

I'd be tempted to take it apart and clean everything you could, maybe spray some tuner lube on it and brush the contacts and board clean. You have nothing to loose. 
My Direct TV remote had some dead buttons and then it stopped working period (we do have a spare though).

I tried various batteries, contact cleaner, burying it in rice and even vacuuming the thing with no joy to come.

I finally tried slapping the holy crap out of it and now it's working like new.

DeKay
I’ve been using these for years. Copy your remote commands to it in case the original is lost or broken. If it takes the commands the problem might be the IR receiver.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Sony-Universal-Learning-Remote-RM-VL600-/123724203243?_trksid=p2349624.m468...

I use one to control me pre, sub level and DAC.