I'll toss out an idea that may help you some on the remote, depending on your setup. I posted it here a few weeks ago. It's an extra step, but it is possible to select a device on the 950 (which then changes the input to that device) and then use a macro button to change the input to something else. I initially agreed with you on the ability to change devices controlled from the remote independently of the 950 input, but in general it's a handy arrangement, at least for me.

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