From: pallison49@gmail.com   
      
   Rich Sulin wrote:   
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   > >   
   > > ** IR is the only common method of remote control for audio gear.   
   > > Bluetooth is mainly used with cameras or smartphones.   
   > >   
   > > FYI:   
   > >   
   > > The news item makes no sense - even if you manage to trigger the "mute"   
   > > on a speaker the users will soon put it back in action.   
   >   
   > The 'arms race' will continue...   
   > IR is disappearing on consumer gear.   
   > We're seeing a majority of LCD & OLED TVs   
   > now come with an RF (Bluetooth) remote, not IR   
   >   
   ** But the issue is NOT with any of them.   
      
     It's with portable ( battery powered) sound gear in public places.   
      
      
      
   .....  Phil   
      
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