I concur with either a Pronto TSU2000 or a Marantz RC5000i remote. The use of an Ocelot controller, a SECU16 (both from Applied Digital www.appdig.com) and a Digital BOB with sensors from SmartLinc www.smarthome.com for intelligent control of power to the A/V equipment. Write to [email protected] for his application note on programming a Pronto and Ocelot for Home Theater. Adding X-10 to this program is relatively straight forward. The Ocelot requires a TW-523 powerline interface for X-10 use. No other X-10 transceivers are required. Scene control devices will be required for simultaneous dimming of all the lights. www.homeautomationnet.com