Sal: Alex, I think many folks on here have been critical of the BS5 because we all want to see B&O succeed Absolutely correct. Which is why I say you should look at other B&O kit, but merge this with your existing streaming audio system. For me, my iTunes streaming Mac Mini integrates with every single bit of B&O kit, through A.AUX. I can

Alex: Since when did you buy a BeoSound 9000 if you could play CDs from your computer. Why buy a BeoCenter 2 if you can spend £40 on something at Dixons which does pretty much the same thing? If you can answer those questions, then you can justify the BeoSound 5. You're losing the plot Alex! When you start spending thousands of pounds on B&O

"Well, i don't know if you are aware - but at the dealer meeting this year in Cannes, we brought up a big image of a BeoWorld thread on a huge screen to show to dealers to hopefully send a clear signal that times are changing." I hope that wasn't that mammoth sw 4.24 on the BV7 thread! Mind you, he says times are changing - perhaps

PhilLondon: The problem, is that the living room becomes a bit too crowded... Too true. Despite the fact that I was 'sold' on the basis that B&O = fewer cables, my place seems to be a cable 'mare, especially with all the link cables and so on. Add more kit, you get more cables and, don't forget, we have to hide that BM5 somewhere

joeyboygolf: Likewise, Radio 2 or 4 on FM does it for me. Same here. I'm in my early 30s and only really listen to Radio 2. If I want to hear specific music, I'll play something through my collection. I remember a mate was excited that you could listen to many different radio stations in GTA IV. That novelty quickly wore off! Internet radio

Beolab: This option will be introduced in the BV7-40 Mark IV with 100Hz, DSS and inbuilt HD DVB-T-S ... Cool. If we wait any longer, we can get a free upgrade to BV7-40 MK IV under the trade descriptions act - the supply of faulty goods ;)

I can confirm that I do not hear any noise from the BV8. I own the BV8-26 and it's an old set.

Craig: They also have one at B&O Solihull now, just come back having a play. And, and? We need more feedback from users who've seen/used the product :)

Alex, has it arrived at the Bath store yet? It was due Friday. BTW, these aren't 'reviews'. They are simply news stories from a blog. Most blog entries are just someone's personal opinion of an object or product. Some may have been at the launch though.

hannesbl: does anybody know about the cost of the blueray upgrade? £400 has been quoted here. BTW, this topic isn't really news - all these products have been announced (unofficially) ages ago!