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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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Both the Bryston BDA-1 and BDP-1 are in the Logitech database so it might be a simple download to make the remote work for you.

I've been happy with a couple of the least expensive Logitech remotes but did have one issue when the commands downloaded for my Simaudio integrated were obviously for some completely different device. The I-5 shows up in the database but the downloaded commands were for some kind of AV receiver. I used the 'learn' function to fix it but it was mildly irritating since I had to convince myself I wasn't doing anything wrong.

If you want simple functionality or to experiment cheaply ecost.com has refurbished Logitech remotes for as little as $13. I've bought a couple of different models from them and they've worked great.
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