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post #1 of 7
4/21/08 at 8:35am
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Hi - I have some Rotel equipment (preamp, amp) but no original remote for it. I am looking for a remote that can control the Rotel equipment as well as a couple of other pieces (TV, universal player). A learning remote would be best. I am debating whether it makes sense to buy an original Rotel remote control or to go with a different brand (e.g., Logitech). The Rotel remotes generally get very good reviews. I was wondering if anyone was using a different universal remote to control Rotel equipment in a heterogenous setup and what the experience are.

Thanks so much. Best - MM
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post #2 of 7
4/21/08 at 9:21am
I would look at Universal Remotes and RTI.

Your dealer should be able to at least loan you a rotel remote to use if you want to learn some comands. Rotel remotes are prety good and can learn, but i have never used one with macros although im sure they work fine if you dont need anythng complicated.

I use a Harmony 1000 with my Rotel equipment and would recomend it to my worst enamy. Other harmony remotes may be better, but havent havent used them and have a personal edge against Harmony because of how they have treated their Harmony 1000 customers. I am looking at RTI and will likely make a buy in the next couple of weeks.
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post #3 of 7
4/21/08 at 9:43am
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Thanks for the reply. I checked out RTI. Those are nice remotes, but I am not sure if I want to spend that kind of money on a remote that is supposed to control only five pieces of equipment. Best - MM
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post #4 of 7
4/23/08 at 8:52pm
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Originally Posted by xvimbi View Post

Thanks for the reply. I checked out RTI. Those are nice remotes, but I am not sure if I want to spend that kind of money on a remote that is supposed to control only five pieces of equipment. Best - MM

yeah they are pricey, but you can get a remote from Universal Remotes thats works well too.
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post #5 of 7
5/3/08 at 1:54pm
I bought a sub $30 remote from amazon from All for One and it worked with my Rotel.I need to buy another because I set it up with another system. They even send you a sound file through email to update newest codes. Amazing.
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post #6 of 7
5/3/08 at 7:28pm
Will the logitech harmony 875 remote work with the rotel rmb 1075 amp? Is the 1075 IR compatible?
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post #7 of 7
5/3/08 at 8:30pm
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Will the logitech harmony 875 remote work with the rotel rmb 1075 amp? Is the 1075 IR compatible?

You can try the Harmony Remote Database Checker. It is at http://www.logitech.com/harmony/components

I put in an Amplifier for Rotel and used model RMB-1075 and shows it as being in their database as a Receiver.

You can check to see if all of your equipment is in their database.
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