[quote user="elephant"]Yes, we were condidering that -- St Petersburg would be worth a visit, but I wanted to avoid the hassles of Russian visas etc etc[/quote] There are actually some organized visa-free cruises from Helsinki to Leningr St Petersburg - but I couldn't find a quick answer on whether it is only for EU residents or some such

Seas 25 F-EWX? I dunno if that's the original woofer for these, but it's a respectable driver. I had those in a self-made pair of huge floor speakers more than 20 years ago. The surround is definitely rubber. Unfortunately they are not available new any more. I think I would try to fix that cone with coffee filter / tea bag paper and some hobby

[quote user="Zoggerty"]So you need to check in now and then on the prizedraw page to see if you have won? No other mail or PM if you won?[/quote] Of course you get an email if you win!

Good to hear - thanks for posting the outcome. You probably won't need to do this again for another 15 years

Oops, I just noticed that I overlooked your second question. Any passive speakers with at least 4 ohms impedance (practically all of them) will do. The 7002 is a fine system, enjoy it

You could of course ask a dealer if you have one nearby - it's a bit of a long shot, but perhaps they have a Beolink 7000 either at the shop or somebody who works there owns one. It will only take a minute to check if it recognizes any programmed timers and delete them. The timer might have been programmed with an MCP or a Beolink 5000 as well,

[quote user="SWISS_2"]I like your undercabinet lighting idea too: Good for Midnight snacking.[/quote] I'm currently slightly rethinking my kitchen lighting, and while playing with some LED strips considered the same idea... but noticed that it would mostly illuminate breadcrumbs! But yes, that's a very nice looking kitchen and would

Unfortunately no. As far as I know, the only "abnormal" way of clearing the timers is disconnecting the backup battery in the CPU module and thus clearing the entire NVRAM. It's quite a bit of disassembly work and requires some service mode reprogramming afterwards.

Normal 2-pin plugs are fine. The third connection in the socket is the data signal for the link room system, which you don't need.

[quote user="synth"]I was under the impression the DVD1 can only be controlled by the Beo4 remote - and only through a B&O tv. Is that right?[/quote] It was designed for the Beo4, but in a pinch a Beolink 1000 would do (with some odd key combinations). Beo5/6 would obviously work as well. As far as I know the DVD1 doesn't have a remote