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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
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mikey8811 OP
259 posts
 
Thanks to everyone who posted suggestions.

I opened the remote, cleaned the contact points on the circuit board and the underside of the buttons with some rubbing alcohol.
Everything works smoothly now.
That saved me $125.
I will still get a cheap learning remote to copy the codes if the existing one just in case it acts up again.
If anyone has a similar issue, I guess this should work.
Thanks again


troidelover1499
253 posts
 
I think 125 dollars is pretty darned reasonable for replacing a factory remote for a 6000 dollar preamp.
loomisjohnson
1,949 posts
 
you can get a used harmony 650 for >$30 and add the cary in less than a minute + use it for all your other components, program macros, etc. one of my favorite toys.
jetter
3,035 posts
 
I wouldn’t think twice about spending the $125 for the remote even if you fix your original. Mine is still working but everything is a little slower.
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stereo5
6,407 posts
 
If it were I, I would break down and spend the $125.00 on the all in one remote.  After all, we blow hundreds of dollars on a cable, what’s 125 for a remote?
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fuzztone
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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.
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dekay
5,604 posts
 
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
oldhvymec
5,101 posts
 
Is your phone an option?

How about Parts Express?

https://www.parts-express.com/search?order=relevance:desc&keywords=remote

Regards


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russ69
3,520 posts
 
"...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. 
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