[mythtv-users] Question/Recommendation: Amplifier w/SPDIF w/RS232?

[mythtv at derdev.com]

>>> I want to control the amp's "volume knob" via the same remote for
>>> controlling the frontend: what's the "best" way to integrate the
>>> remote,
>>> the receiver, and mythfrontend (and its hardware)?
>>>
>>> Since SPDIF doesn't control volume, I see only two options.
>>> a) Program the remote to issue "volume" commands directly to the Amp's
>>> IR
>>> receiver for VolumeUP and VolumeDN using the Receiver's IR codes (e.g.
>>> use
>>> "learning" on a universal remote)
>>> or
>>> b) Control volume via LIRC and RS232 hookup to the receiver/amp.
>>
>> Option a) should be significantly less error-prone, and most universals
>> have
>> this sort of functionality available either by default or by just a few
>> magic button sequences.
>
> Second this. I have been controlling the volume on my setup this way
> since about '04.
>
> E
>

Then that greatly simplifies the buying AND install processes.  Thanks for
being patient with me.