ive been going at this for weeks....i have a SONY MHC-BX2 mini hi-fi component system basicly just a stero with cd MD tape and cd....im wodering if there is such universal remote that would work with that.....i also have a jvc dvd player and toshiba tv.....all universals work with the tv and dvd player but i just cant seem to find anything that works with my stero...if someone can help me that would be greatly appricieated

I'm assuming you're trying the type of universal remotes where you punch in a code and it automatically maps the universal remote's keys. That you are not learning the commands from your existing Sony remote. Take a look at

[Link: hifi-remote.com]

This has codes for Radio Shack and One-For-All remotes. It appears that the 158, 010 and 159 codes are used for Sony amps and receivers. Will these work with you mini component system? Don't know. You'll have to give it a try.

Please post the universal remotes you've tried. That might help us help you.

Your best solution maybe a learning remote. Most, but not all, universal remotes have this capability. There are hundreds of choice for this. Ranging for less than $20 to $$$$.

There are a few remote signals (IR - infrared) that are difficult to learn. Things like B&O, some Kenwoods. I know there are others but these pop to mind. I don't think your Sony will be one. Can you control your Sony from another room? If so, you have a RF (radio frequency) remote control system. In most case, these can't be learned.

I programmed a remote to work a Sony mini-system for a friend once, so I may still have the file lying around, in which case I could pre-program a remote to work this for you. The remote that I programmed was a One For All URC-6131, which is the remote that I would recommend for you. It costs $23 plus $4 shipping.

His system didn't have a mini-disc in it, so I would need to create an attitional upgrade for that.

hello, u replied to one of my posts.... i read that u can also build remotes? if yes can u reply with how much you do it for