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Old 01-31-2018, 09:01 AM
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Looking to replace an out-of-date RF Universal remote system (URS MSC-400 base). My A/V set-up includes HT (MX 121 processor) with MVP891 or Oppo 205, cable, Panasonic Kuro TV, Apple TV and 2-channel (C2600 pass-through for HT) with Esoteric N-05 and G-02 (understand that it may not be possible to program it for Esoteric). Curious if anyone has a good replacement RF universal remote system solution they would recommend.
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Old 01-31-2018, 10:18 AM
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I use Logitech Harmony.
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Old 01-31-2018, 10:35 AM
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Quite popular as nicoff posted:

https://www.audioaficionado.org/show...versal+remotes

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Old 01-31-2018, 10:44 AM
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I also use a Logitech Harmony remote. For $50 you can't go wrong.
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Old 01-31-2018, 12:52 PM
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I like the Harmony 650, too. But it's an IR remote, not RF.
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Old 01-31-2018, 01:14 PM
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Looks like for RF you need the Harmony Ultimate at about $185 if you can't get IR to work.
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I'm interested in hearing other responses. I wanted RF because IR is impossible to aim at my components from where I sit in the room.

I have the MX1200 and MSC400 base because I wanted one remote. I needed a serviceman to program it for me since I'm "remotely impaired" (that was a bad pun). These are not easy to program unless you are a computer guru. After programming, it has to be tested on your system in person. You can't send it away with a list of your components and expect it to work properly when it is shipped back.

If you get this type of system unless you have many remotes you wish to consolidate and have a great number of functions you need on it and are really good at programming these things, which I am not, it will be overkill. If you change any components, you will need it re-programmed.

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Old 01-31-2018, 02:16 PM
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I'm interested in hearing other responses. I wanted RF because IR is impossible to aim at my components from where I sit in the room.

I have the MX1200 and MSC400 base because I wanted one remote. I needed a serviceman to program it for me since I'm "remotely impaired" (that was a bad pun). These are not easy to program unless you are a computer guru. After programming, it has to be tested on your system in person. You can't send it away with a list of your components and expect it to work properly when it is shipped back.

If you get this type of system unless you have many remotes you wish to consolidate and have a great number of functions you need on it and are really good at programming these things, which I am not, it will be overkill. If you change any components, you will need it re-programmed.

The Logitech is one of the easiest to use and easiest to program. But you definitely have to have at some computer knowledge. Maybe a friend can help you set it up. Once it is set up properly, it should just work.
Maybe someone else can chime in with other options.
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Default RF Universal Remotes

I’ve been using Logitech Harmony remotes for years. I currently use the Harmony Ultimate in my theater setup and the Harmony Companion in the bedroom. I find them easy to program and adjust with either a computer or an iPad, and not much in the way of special skills required. The handheld is comfortable and easy to use, and the iPhone/iPad app can control the system as well. The system actually works over Wi-Fi, not RF, and is pretty consistent.
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Thank you everyone for sharing your thoughts.
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