Adding a power trigger to an amp that doesn't have one

Yeah that’s the problem. None of those solutions mentioned work for me. A button has to be pressed on the amp in order to turn it on - period. No switched pdu will fix that. 
 

My question still stands. Anybody know of a device I’m talking about ?

I don't think such a device exists.

However, it's basically a 12V trigger interface used to control a button of an IR learning remote control.

That is a good DIY project!

I have the digikey doohickey.

you’ll plug in a plug into the trigger on your receiver and cut the other end off, connect wire ( I used 16g speaker cable) to that crappy green input box on the device you see in pic .

My only real complaint is there is only one switched outlet on that block.

Furman Elite has a bank of switched outlets.

Hello ajones82!  You can DIY one easily. Use a relay (12v - $6-8) designed for cars. An SPST one should be available at any auto parts store. Wire the coil to  mini plug socket ($1). Put the swtich contacts in series with the hot lead of an AC house power cord and wire it to a standard AC outlet ($2 or so). Leave the amp's power switch ON and when the Receiver comes on, the amp will come up in short order. Put the whole thing in a plastic sandwiich box or card file box. Cardboard will do in a pinch. I've got three of these going at my house. Happy Listening!