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Worst remote nomination...

I wish to nominate the remote to my Wadia 861xi CDP as the worst of a large number of remotes I have lying around the house. The little buttons are irrationally located, have obscure labels, and need to be pushed just so to get them to work. On top of that, it practically takes a sniper scope to get it pointed so it will operate the player from just ten feet away. What were they thinking?

Sorry, just had to vent.

Anyone else have remotes they love to hate?
the_smokester
aida_w
308 posts
 
Smokester - I had exactly the same problem with my WADIA 850's remote. For some reason the remote of my 270/27 is working perfectly! I assume it is a problem with the remote's lens? I disagree with your complaint about the layout, though. I find it very selfexplaining and just works fine for me.
Good Luck!
ben_campbell
1,169 posts
 
I have to say for the money the remote on my Ayre CX-7 is poor.
It's a bit glitchy too due I think to the small buttons.
Thankfully I remove this problem by using a Marantz Universal remote.
gunbei
2,327 posts
 
I think my Theta Pearl remote is caca as well. Cheap, small, every button looks and feels the same. The Simaudio Moon I-5 remote I had was a two pound metal weapon, and cool looking! I like my Sony DirecTV/Tivo and Marantz RC2000mkII remotes much better.
trelja
3,223 posts
 
I'll second the original Music Hall MMF 25 CD player remote.

I have it, and while it seemed to work OK for Mwilson, unfortunately, I have not had the same experience. The range is lousy, you must point it EXACTLY, and even then, it has a not every time success rating. Heck of a player nonetheless - best value for money component in audio right now.

I do agree with the "fugly" description.
marty9876
120 posts
 
Sim Audio Stellar DVD- Press button, wait 5 seconds for something to happen(really a down side of the actual player I assume)...Also the Sim Audio Attraction preamp came with a universal touch screen remote pre-programmed with the DVD functions, all functions except the play button. I guess the play button is optional.

In defense I love the feel of the Stellar remote, it's solid aluminum and weighs a ton, really cool. Not backlight of course.

Neat thread, good vent.

Marty
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