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Life without a remote

I am considering a pre-amp that has no remote. As I sit here listening to music, I have adjusted the volume multiple times in just the last few minutes. I adjust so I can pretend I'm listening to my wife when she tries to talk to me. I adjust for different songs. I adjust in the middle of a song. I tweak to get just the right level from my listening spot.

So for those of you that don't have a remote or don't use one - how do you do it? Is there an adjustment period? Is listening more enjoyable because you can't easily play with the volume?
maineiac
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mitch4t
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...ucledemp, you killed me! That was too funny...
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ebm
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Never had a remote for preamp only CD player system sounds wonderful.
wolf_garcia
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Years ago I thought I might design a remote called the "Knobulater." A small box with a pulley which allows a rubber belt to run from it to the volume knob…controlled by a remote to drive the belt and switch direction. Zero degradation except to my dignity if the thing failed. Clearly, I was (and am) too lazy to follow through with this, but hey…there ya go.
meerzistar
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The only time I can live without a remote is when Im playing DJ at a party using my PA equipment and standing in reach. Or when the electronics are within reach from my lazy-boy seat. I set my analog tuner up on my coffee table right next to me since I'm a channel surfer.  
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truemaineiac
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As the OP of this thread (name change is a long story) I did indeed go to a shindo set-up many years ago and don't really miss having one. At the moment, hobbled by a foot operation, it would be nice but it is not that bad. 
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