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06-01-2017, 09:26 AM
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Sticky remote controller
I am very happy with my MA7900 but a bit disappointed on the sticky remote controller. How come such quality component equipped with such substandard controller. Any advice if I can replace it with other remote please? Thanks.
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#2
06-01-2017, 09:30 AM
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Check out a Harmony 650. Cost about $50 and I have used with a Mac C2300 and Esoteric K03x. Works awesome. Easy to program. If it gets dropped or lost, no big deal.
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Tim Amplifiers: McIntosh 1.2 Kw Preamp: Esoteric C03 Speakers: Salon2 with F113v2 x 2 Analog: VPI Avenger Reference with Ortofon A95 and Esoteric E03 phonostage Digital: Silenzio and Esoteric K03-x and G02 Power Management: PS Audio P10 x 2, P5 Cables: WW PE7 SC & IC, Furutech Flux-50 Filters Rack: HRS SXR Signature
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06-01-2017, 11:52 AM
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+1 for the Harmony 650. It confounds me that such fine products as McIntosh are shipped with a third-rate remote that is so sticky it's actually disgusting. The ergonomics of the Harmony are also superior.
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Primary sources: VPI TNT III/SDS turntable, SME-V arm; Bryston BDP-3 digital player; Bryston BDA-3 DAC; McIntosh MVP-881 disc player; McIntosh MR-80 tuner. Preamplifier Audio Research Ref 5SE; Audio Research Ref Phono 2SE; Moon 430 HA. Amplifiers Conrad Johnson Premier 1B; Audio Research D-300; Bryston 4B. Speakers Infinity IRS Beta. Recorders Tandberg TD20A; Crown SX-822; Nakamichi 670ZX; Alesis Masterlink ML-9600. Power Tice Power Block/Titan (x2); McIntosh MPC1500; API Ultra II-20; multiple 20A derated dedicated lines.
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06-01-2017, 01:47 PM
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+2 For Harmony 650. I never liked the sticky feeling of the older McIntosh remotes.
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06-01-2017, 06:11 PM
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I too hate the old sticky remotes. I was able to remove most of the stickiness from my MA6600 remote using IPA, Q-tips, and lots of elbow grease. It made a huge difference.
I recently traded the MA6600 in for a C52. I'm happy to report that the C52 came with a much improved and delightfully non-sticky remote. -Matt
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06-05-2017, 04:26 PM
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Sometimes, I think "how could these things happen?". I honestly thought that I was
unlucky enough that my C2200 would get all so sticky even though I don't use it that much. Now seeing that this is not so rare I feel less unlucky, but boy oh boy, I agree, the remote shouldn't get this way with time.
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06-05-2017, 05:15 PM
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Is there anyway to upgrade to the newer remote? Or does McIntosh bang you over the head on the price?
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#8
06-05-2017, 06:05 PM
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I was also surprise of the poor remote control provided with my C2300. I asked McIntosh support to known if there is a solution. Answer: no.
My feeling is that McIntosh should reconsider this point and provided a modern remote control (as the HR-85). If price good, I'm ready to buy one.
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06-05-2017, 11:05 PM
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Another vote for Harmony 650
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#10
06-11-2017, 01:09 PM
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Using the Harmony 700. Always left original remotes new , left in packaging.
Also better resale value when you have original boxes, packing, manual and remote as new.
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