http://www.apple.com/pr/library/2007/05/30appletv.html

The server is probably Kaleidescape. http://www.kaleidescape.com . Some US dealers have that as well so there must be some sort of partnership. Very expensive though, but then again if you can swing a big boat .... JK

On the BS9000 the AUX carries both in and out. Some cables though are either in or out. You might need a different cable.

The 42" is not in the market anymore in Europe, used you can find it sometimes. They are selling a few in the US but would think that ends soon as well when the panels are upgraded to full HD. That said, I would think 42" is suffficient, personally though I prefer bigger screens for movies. So big that I have a projector. JK

>> top-end mini hi-fi of yamahi or philips?<< It will match if you have the speakers close together. If you pull them apart you can get a better soundstage with the mini system. Most even high end mini systems come with funny speakers so might want to upgrade. http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=160117174748 Mine ended

You could also try to use the headphone out ..... That is how you would connect them to most computers ....

If you buy everything this early what happens if a non UK member wins?

Normalerweise sind surround DVDs etwas "leiser" in bezug auf sprache aufgenommen. Das hat damit zu tun das die toningenoere so eine groessere Dynamik erzielen koennen. Um z.b. bei Explosionen einen entsprechenden "Knall" verursachen zu koennen. Das ist fuer mich seit Jahren ein riesen Problem, weil ich sehr laut schalten muss um

Since the BC6 has video out conections I would think you could add a projector if you feel the picture is too small. That would be my personal preference. Small B&O TV for surround and casual TV watching, projector for movie night. JK

This was discussed so often in the old forum, however let m give it another shot. You can try to find a Detoma X501, a 3rd part surround amp that support powelring and B&O speaker. There is also the option of getting an old, used beosystem 1 or 2, however that may not work together with the TV. Lastly, if you shop around for surround amps, some