Controlling a device with another device's remote control

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Hello everyone,

I recently acquired an old Cambridge Audio CD36 for very cheap which I am using as a CD transport into the DAC in my Cambridge CXNV2.

The CD36 used to have a remote control but was lost. The CXNV2 has a very nice remote with buttons for other members of the CX family too (CD player and amp).

I recently noticed that the volume buttons on the CXNV2’s remote control also affects the volume on my amp (Rega Brio) so I guess they are sharing some kind of protocol (?!).

My question is, can I do something that will allow me to control the CD36 with the CXNV2’s remote?

Thanks in advance!
Robin

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More likely, the CXN is applying volume control at the analogue output. In other words, your CXN is working as a digital preamplifier.

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Thanks for you reply Martin. It’s definitely not that because the CXN is set to fixed output level and, more importantly, I can see the volume wheel turn on the Rega amp. In fact the remote will even control the volume on the amp when the CXN is turned off!

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I guess the real test is to turn the CXN off and confirm that the remote controls the Rega.

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It does indeed

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I can’t help you with using the CXN remote for controlling the CD36, but this may interest you.

https://www.remote-control-world.eu/rc-for-audio-hifi-cambridge-audio-c-12_448/cambridge-audio-cd36-remote-control-replacement-p-11314

And, welcome to the community, @Robin_Warren-Adamson!

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Thanks Martin

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