The people speaking of "double stereo" may mean SACD or other multi-channel playback, where the original recording is mastered for more than two stereo speakers. I agree with Peter that just spreading out a two-channel recording to four speakers muddles things up. But then I'm also a bit of a fanatic on that topic - in my cars I always

Got myself one of these. It's equipped with two close-spaced mid/top drivers according to the Embracing Sound principle, which actually creates a stereo "illusion", in spite of the narrow base. Can be connected to a woofer, and has two line-ins for other sources and a headphone out. It's also got an FM tuner - UPDATE: Seems the tuner

Get the 4000s. They'll go well with your BL8000s. Mount them on stands or up on the wall behind your listening position. I haven't heard the new ones with ICE and don't know of any incompatibility with BL8000s, but if that's an issue then go hunting for a pair of used ones. These speakers will outlast me and used ones will do an excellent

What a shame. Almost sounds as if the people shipping didn't take the platter out? I took no chances with mine. Actually drove 1.200 kilometers roundtrip through three (!) countries to pick it up. Placed it in the back seat with additional cushioning after having taken out the platter and adding bubblewrap around the arms. I've already been

You're trailblazing, Beoaus! Been thinking of setting up something similar, having you do the prototyping is certainly saving me time and effort!

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I have MCP 6500, Beolink 1000 and 5000 and Beo4. The Beolink 5000 is my favourite, and I'm thinking of getting another one.

I saw the mirror - but I don't envy the people who have listened to sound from a BL8000 placed next to a hard and reflecting mirror, with a BL2 adding to the soup, think that's the worst thing about this setup.

jandyt: Thanks for that, David. Well half way through our meal a lady from B&O attracted our attention at the end of the table. I have no idea what her name is so if you do, please let me know. Here's a challenge for your pronunciation skills, Andy: Rie Kold Pripsøe is the name you are hunting for.

Reox: The Grado's sound very interesting. I'm enamoured with my Sennheiser HD650's! A noticeable step up from my previous mid range Sennheiser's. Fuller bass and more detail. Yes. People say the HD650s are musical, and the HD600s are analytical. Curious about the 650, they are supposed to be very nice. I have used a pair of HD580 for