Universal remote for audio only

I wanted the same thing you did but I would up buying a used Sony RM-AV2100 remote and am very pleased with it. They sell for $20-30 on ebay and can do almost anything you want them to do (full learning, very customizable, etc.) The only drawback is that they are a little big and clunky but I have big hands so it works for me.

Mark

I bought the Logitec Harmony 1000 to use with my home theater but programed it to control my Lector CDP and VAC pre (both were avaliable in logitec's database) and it now is at my side during all listening sessions.

A small, simple learning remote that has worked very well for me is the Sony RM-VL700 . They're no longer made but are available from several sources online.

It can control five devices and you can program or train any of the five source buttons for any kind of device you have. They're labeled, TV, VCR, DVD, Cable/Sat and Amp but as long as you remember which button works for the device you've set it up for it works great. I use the TV and Amp buttons for those devices in my system and the DVD button to control my CD player.

second the sony rm vl700. great ergonomics, cheap, intuitive.

I'll put a 4th in for Logitech Harmony (I have the Harmony One). It has finally replaced my other remotes 98% of the time, and I might add it is the first universal remote to even get close to that (and I've used several). The setup process is straightforward and painless, and Logitech supports a huge number of manufacturers with pre-programmed support.

Michael