I heard the QUAD 2905s the other day. Spot on sound. An acquaintance has Martin Logan Vantage speakers as the main speakers in his home movie setup. He's riveted by their sound. I prefer the BL5s over his. The Martin Logan top end speakers have ICEpower driven bass: The DM70s are forebears to these. BTW - the veneer ones in the photos are not the

By B&O 9000, I take it you mean Beocenter 9000, and not BeoSound? If it's Beocenter, then try the Tape port.

I was astonished when listening to a setup of Beovox 5000/2500 at Frede's place. Of course, with his ear and insight he had placed them perfectly, in a room designed for listening, and they were perfectly refurbished. Last time I was there I brought along a couple more people, who were equally impressed by what this 40 years old technology could

Are you thinking of the same speakers, Alex? These are really hard to come by in perfect "electronic" condition. Maybe you heard a pair of duds. The trial pair I heard had very good bass definition, and a remarkable top-end. I'll be combining a pair with the Beolab 5000 - the spec's come out nicely, and the match should be good. The

It looks like a local promotional activity - but quite frighteningly tasteless.

The image is so lifelike. Almost as if they're coming out of the screen.

Yes, but you are assuming that he has a Beolink 1000, which is not a given.

Just out of curiosity, how do you enter the PIN-code, etc., for the speakers without the Beo4?

Sorry, FM only. But are you sure you want to get the cricket? I sat in Dublin last weekend, together with friends, and watched some major trouncing taking place ... there was some Irish glee over good beer and wine.

1. Lossless from Harddisk NAS server - available over network. 75% 2. CDs. But they are disappearing into the server at the pace I'm playing them.) 3. Vinyl (Like Andy below I'll add "climbing" here. About to move into listening room, where everything is set for music.Will rise then!) 4. Net radio