Yes - good radial deck. A US only model but I believe it was made to go with the Beomaster 2400 in later days. It has the lightweight arm but the mount for the older cartridge type - similar to the 2402 in the EU.

7-55 would be too big for me. As would the BV9. If I am completely honest, I would like the BV10/BV7-40 screen in the BV5 frame so that the sound was that bit better.

Have you thought about Pentas? Bit more bass than the 8000 and a warm sounding speaker which is very relaxing to listen to. Also cheap! I do like 8000s but the sound is somewhere in between the BL1 and the Penta.

Not adjustable - it is the BV6-26 stand though I dare say it can be shortened. It is a fist width from the foot to the bottom of the set. I will do a proper review obviously but observations so far: Disadvantages 1. No Timer - you need a B&O device with one in - I have the Beocenter 2. Took a little working out but works fine! 2. Sound - not as

The 'cable clutter' - not!Just so you know, attached are front and rear speakers, a Beocenter 2, a Beocord V8000 and a Sky HD box. Also an RF amplifier and Masterlink.

It has arrived! Busy working through the options - sound is very good as a centre speaker in a surround system - actually a bit clearer than the Avant though not as warm. Picture on Sky is excellent and using the DVB-HD (obviously not HD!) is fine. The analogue is not in use so can't comment on this. Very slim and I think it looks great on the floor

I would be surprised if they did not update the BV7-32. There still is a market for smaller sets, especially in Europe so I don't see them abandoning this area. The BV7 should be the top of the range LCD and the 32 is lagging now.

That was deliberate! I actually got two done - an MMC5000 and a MMC20S. The black one is for my Beogram 4001! I can do you pink noise if you want - in and out of phase as I have a test record.

There was a thread about altering the settings on a BL1 to make it less strident - I would be tempted especially if you like the looks. The speaker is there to play music as you like it.

Parts are a bit tricky to get hold of but are good value for money. Always worth asking your local dealer especially if he knows you. Otherwise it is a case of buying parts units - always risky!