Gary, I'm not up to speed on all of this. Wwould you comment on how these (RS-232 and external IR) can be used. I'm wondering how the Oppo would be controlled in a system with Meridian 861/DSPs. Does that mean two remotes? ...Thanks JimK

Roon, Technics SL10 turntable, Meridian 218, Jolida tube DAC, Nuforce STA 200 Amp and passive Swallow Acoustics ALS2 speakers