Well, it's basically an Avant RF tube and chassis - and reliabilty of those is legendary! I would guess the BV3 has a lifespan of 15-20 years myself - but someone on here is bound to know more than me. Lee

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I'd definitely get in touch with B&O and offer your services Anders. You're a world class photographer, and a very nice guy - so how could they not be interested in working with you?!! I have met the chap in charge of the B&O website, and he's also a really nice guy - very approachable and pleasant, so who knows.. maybe an excellent

Flappo The Grate: bno have more to lose than most brands , certainly in the av world how on earth are they going to become competitive when everyone else's prices go down and there's go up ?? ? i'd hate to be in their shoes right now !! I don't think B&O need to be competitive with mainstream brands Flappo, i think they have just

As a comparison, how are other high end manufacturers doing on the whole? Wether it be Louis Vuitton, Giorgio Armani, Sunseeker Powerboats, Helicopter Manufacturers, Lear Jet makers, Rolex, Cartier etc etc It's fine blaming a global economic downturn, but if the others are forging ahead we have a problem!! Anyone want to have a 'research'

Great idea - but this is what i look like with glasses on... Not for me!

If they are from 2001, the serial number should start with 15******. However, if they have the serial number 1497**** i wouldn't worry too much - they could have been in a dealers storeroom for a little while. As Graham said, age never seems to affect 8000's - it's condition that counts. Enjoy them! Lee

RussR: Ahhh...and I thought the 'American' jokes were stying in the BeoVision 7 threads. Russ Sorry - deleted. Was meant in jest of course, and aimed at george Dubya - but if there is a slight chance it may cause offence, it's one i don't wish to take. Lee

h1npw: Sorry to show my ignorance but who is Lotte ? Cheers Nigel Lotte Nielsen, Manager, CRM & Web for Bang & Olufsen A/S, and also our direct contact in Struer. She's been an absolute star, and really flies the BeoWorld flag for us at head Office.

Almost makes you want to go hiking.. (i did say ' almost ')..