On 4/8/07, Peter wrote:
> Looks interesting. Am I correct that you can also connect a TV set to it
> and it will switch to whatever source (SB/TV) is supplying audio at that
> time?
>
> And the sensitivity is such that it won't turn off the amp if you're
> playing music at a low volume?

I needed to use my amp for several sources (including TV and the SB),
so I got the Harmony 880 universal remote.  This lets you turn the amp
on and off with the SB, automatically, as well as set the input on the
TV.
Unless, that is, the amp is an NAD, which doesn't allow power
switching via remote (at least, mine doesn't).

I used X10 to solve that for a very low cost by buying:
 - infra-red receiver (IR543)
 - infra red remote to program the Harmony, although you might not
need this (UR19A)
 - one appliance module (AM466, I think)
These were each about $10 each including shipping, on eBay.

Downside: you need to already own a universal remote, or it becomes
expensive (but the Harmony is well worth the money, IMHO).  Powering
off and on also produces an audible 'click' that some might find
irritating.

Upside: you get a one-button-on for any of your amp sources.  You also
get to control other devices with your Harmony, if you want to buy
more modules; think light dimming, projector screen motors, etc.

Cheers,
Geoff
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