Controlling a ND5XS2

Streaming Audio
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Hi all,

I have already read several threads about the absence of a remote control for the ND5XS2 but want to make sure I fully understand the issue.
Apart from the absence of a remote control, is my understanding correct that the ND55XS2 does not include a remote input at all (either IR or Zigbee) and cannot be controlled with an existing, e.g. NARCOM remote control but only via the app? I am only interested in basic controls like play, pause, skip fwd/backwards.

Using Roon and the Deep Harmony extension seems to be a workaround but that would only work within Roon.

Maybe I am getting old, but I find it really inconvenient to have to pick up a phone/tablet for basic operation of a source.

Thanks.

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You can enable system automation and connect a 3,5mm cable between your amp and streamer and use your xs2 remote and your phone/tablett to control your nd5xs2.

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Edit: i may be wrong about the pause/play on the remoteā€¦checking now :slight_smile:

It seems the pause / play is just for cd players as it switches to the cd input when pressing the buttons.
So i fear you will be limited to the volume control if using the Narcom Remote.

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Thanks for looking into this. I believe system automation allows you to change the volume from the app.
But using the remote control for basic operation of the streamer does indeed not seem to be possible.

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It seems to me using the remote control for controlling hifi is a dying art, or at least naim gear.

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