Lanny_B I run my component switch to my receiver as well. The switch merely "switches" between the receiver input and outputs to which you have it connected ...either manually using button on front of the switch, or via the switch remote...which you could record to any capable Universal remote...
All,
There are several good component switchers available. From what I have seen in various threads in several forums on this subject (AVS etc), the Zektor switches are generally considered to be the best "high end" component switch...costing ~$400.00-500.00 depending on configuration/model...