Hi All,

New here, but I have a question that I'm hoping I can get some advice about.
(Really sorry if this isn't the correct section to post in also)

I have a Sony NSZ-GS8 which I really like, I use it as a client for Plex which is also awesome. This is connected to an Epson 5020UB projector and the audio (via a digital to analogue converter to straight stereo) is connected to an old but good amp.

The provided remote is bluetooth, but the Sony unit has an IR blaster that can control other devices.
The sony unit asks for a manufacturer model and then cycles through various codes from it's database until it finds the ones that work.

Now the issue is that the IR on my amplifier is broken and I'd rather not upgrade it at this point.

I've had a an idea that I was wondering if any of you good people might be able to help me with.

1. I buy a cheap remote control pre-amp kit.
Like this one:
[Link: ebay.com]

2. I somehow find the remote IR codes that this remote uses and compare it against existing manufacturers codes?

3. I set up the Sony unit to work with that manufacturer IR codes.

Is that possible do you think?

Firstly, how would I read the codes from the cheap remote? Secondly is it possible or likely/unlikely that is uses the same codes as an existing manufacturer? Finally is the audio gonna be terrible?

Any ideas would be very much appreciated.
Thanks for your time.

R