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You can invest in an IR repeater if the gear is behind non-translucent material, otherwise you'll have to play around and see.

I build custom furniture for a hobby, I've used this product, it works well. It may be what you're looking for: http://www.rockler.com/product.cfm?page=2264&filter=23320

Simple add an infrared repeater system; which consists of an "eye" on the outside of the cabinet, a distribution device, a power supply and an emitter for each remote component.

You can see such a kit at this link (cut & paste):

http://www.crutchfield.com/S-lcYh26izyNV/cgi-bin/ProdView.asp?g=194550&I=190RCA3KIT&search=infrared+repeater+system

Dean.

I use a Radio Shack remote extender. It has a small (2 inch triangle) that picks up the signal and relays it to a small emitter that sits next to my preamp. It works great, but I only use it for my remote volume control, so I'm not sure what other commands it will pass on.

My Sony Direct TV reciever has a remote that communicates by both IR and RF. The RF feature allows you to control the receiver from a second TV in another room. (The on-screen display of the Sony tells you what is going on).

I think I saw an ad for a RF control which can be used with the usual IR control. I guess it picks up the IR from the remote and converts it to a RF signal. Then, a RF receiver picks up the signal and outputs IR to the receiver (or whatever you are controling).