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DAC or Preamp controlled by DirectTV remote

Need some help with what I thought would be a common situation. I have a Panny 65" plasma with Direct TV , Apple TV and Panny Blue Ray as inputs.
Sound is presently through B&W 801 II driven by Aragon amp & preamp.
Would like to buy a DAC/preamp or integrated with optical input that can be controlled by the Direct TV remote.
This remote can be programmed to control many brands including Bel Canto, NAD, HK, Cambridge , Classe etc.
Have tried Aragon, B&K, EAD, Sunfire & others without success.(older models)
Don't want surround. Just good clean old fashioned stereo controlled by the simple DTV remote.
Any Ideas??
The B&W's require LOTS of power so a preamp with optical in seems easiest.
plus...am I assuming too much that the 3 inputs to the TV come out of the optical out on the TV as a steady signal NOT controlled by the volume control??
Tired of all the remotes lying around.
Thanks for any input!!
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The DirecTV remotes are pretty good, but I use a Logitech Harmony One to control everything. You should probably be using the audio output of the DirecTV receiver, and use your TV only as a monitor. A single HDMI connection between receiver and processor will simplify cabling. I assume both your Apple TV and Bly-ray player have HDMI. What do you use the Apple TV for?

In my case, the DirecTV HD-DVR connects to a DVDO iScan Duo video processor that is connected to a Cary 11a audio processor (passes video unprocessed). This setup requires only two HDMI cables. An Oppo 93 connects directly to the Cary 11a via HDMI. I use balanced output from the Cary to the amps and Velodyne bass manager.

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