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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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stereo5
6,466 posts
 
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
3,052 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
1,961 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
253 posts
 
I think 125 dollars is pretty darned reasonable for replacing a factory remote for a 6000 dollar preamp.
mikey8811 OP
259 posts
 
Thanks to everyone who posted suggestions.

I opened the remote, cleaned the contact points on the circuit board and the underside of the buttons with some rubbing alcohol.
Everything works smoothly now.
That saved me $125.
I will still get a cheap learning remote to copy the codes if the existing one just in case it acts up again.
If anyone has a similar issue, I guess this should work.
Thanks again


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