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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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fuzztone
5,638 posts
 
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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stereo5
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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?
jetter
3,067 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.
loomisjohnson
1,967 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.
troidelover1499
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I think 125 dollars is pretty darned reasonable for replacing a factory remote for a 6000 dollar preamp.
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