I have the MX500 which I like. I found that it would not work with my new Philips HDTV or the Motorola 9012 HDR. I sent the MX500 back to Universal Remote Controls where they upgraded the unit with codes that would work my new components. The only charge was shipping to them. That's great service. If I had spent the extra money for a better model I could have updated it myself.

I have seen nothing but good reviews for the Harmony. I am going to get the H880 to control everything.

I had some initial issues with Harmony. Talked to the guys there, and they strightened it out in 10 minutes. Thanks to Scott for getting the 990's codes to them in advance. The harmony takes some tweaking before you get it set perfect, but it works great. I needed to adjust button speed more than anything else. (tivo was going too slow) I have the H680 which is the one used to media PC's. I don't own a media PC though... Well, it works everything I own and more. From the Arcam to the Yamakawa region free DVD player I own. Who can complain about that?

Shawn

Is there any macro capability in the Harmony? ie can you chain commands together on one button?

The only negitive that I have so far (I just got it in the rack last night) is the things is a BEAST!!! Its very large. It took me about 2 hours to get it into the rack, (cutting the back panel, removing shelves, taking other equipment out etc...)

So far so good. The auto setup worked great for me....although I have not had the chance to go back and check with my RS sound meter...

Yes, there are macros. Like if you push HDTV on the remote, it turns on the TV, switches to the HDTV input, turns on the 990, switches it to the HDTV input and the amp triggers. For my CD player, the 990 turns on, switches to CD, the Arcam has the 12 volt trigger, so it is on at that point, I set it to delay 2 seconds (lets the amp turn on enough) and then hits play on the cd player.

Shawn

Cool, sounds like the ticket for anyone not needing RF

If you crave ultimate flexibility look at the MX-700 or the Pronto line. Harmony makes great remotes, but they do lack a little in the customization department.

At twice the coin, yes..

Depends where you shop. A new MX-700 can be had for $160-$170 shipped.