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Thanks man, I appreciate it.

Those Harmony remotes are great - picked up the MCE Harmony 680 Media center remote a few years ago and never looked back

Hi all,

Interested in getting some perspective on the Harmony One fom users. I am a recent convert to the Denon 3808 AVR but don't really have a HT set up as yet. I have a PVR, DVD Player and Sat Tv connected to it but no lights, screens etc etc (Just ordered my M80's - be here in 2 weeks!!!). I have read that these types of remotes are not great with complicated AVR's so had moved away fom the idea of getting one. I am very interested to hear from you guys with regard to this.

They cost about $320 Australian which I think equates to about $300US. Seems like I might be able to get one cheaper straight from the US but don't know if there is any reason that it would not work over here. Thoughts??

Thanks for any advice.

P.S. I can't wait to get my M80's!

I think you have to hold the USA ones upside down in Australia

I see no reason why it wouldn't work. The cradle plugs into the wall for power, and we use 120V here. Does Australia run on 120V or 220V?

I don't think I would have to hold it upside down though - I'll just spin the TV around?

Neither...240V. No problem though already have an adaptor - I guess I was having thoughts (probably stupid ones!) about the equipment lists etc. I am assuming that NTSC and PAL would have no affect as just about everything you buy here now handles both.

Gringo,

The Harmony units are pretty nice. If you are looking for an alternative, take a look at URCs MX series. I have an MX-850 and the successor unit, the MX-900. They are programmable on your PC and there are a HUGE number of files/commands available for use on Remote Central (you might want to head over there and take a look at the review for the Harmonys and the MX series).

There is a file a gentleman put together and uploaded to Remote Central with EVERY receiver command available for Denon receivers. Plus, with the MX-900 software, the database has an enormous number of commands for the 3808. For the 3808, I have separate devices set up for 1) HT functions, 2) AM/FM tuner, 3)Internet radio and speaker commands (+ / - for each of the speakers in my 5.1 setup - great for calibrating).

Took you awhile, Ray. You're getting slow.

Well, the ravages of age and all of that....

It's been pretty interesting watching the LACK of times the MX remotes are mentioned these days. They still have the most flexibility for individual commands and complex macros, but I suspect the simpler interface for the wife is taking precedence.

Heck with that, the simpler interface for me is taking precedence.

I second the URC remotes but I couldn't afford an MX model at the time. MY URC300 has worked flawlessly for years though. You spend a lot more time programming this model because it's not done via a PC but I'm also one of those people who like the coolness of making my own touch screen buttons even though tactile buttons make more sense logically.