DIY Preamp using Apple remote and USB with Spotify

Another progress video showing my preamp build. It is using a PIC18F4550. It has been integrated with Spotify to show what's playing and allow me to change track and play/pause spotify. For volume control I use a PGA4311. It will be fed from a miniDSP that in turn gets fed from a grubDAC. It uses an Apple remote because it looks and feel very nice and has just the right number of buttons. The display is a Noritake VFD 16x2 character display. ... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2PxD6jDahHU