Just ordered one of these:

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0046WZ08U/ref=oh_o00_s00_i00_details

I chose to do Amazon instead of Ebay because I wanted the opportunity to return it if it didn't work well with my system. Since the prior infrared repeater didn't work for me, I didn't want to take any chances.

Shall report back soon with success or failure.
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Tony Fabris