Hi Guys, I have had a look through and cannot find any reference to the updates for a BV7-40 MK2, do anybody have a list of the fixes/additional options etc for this model. A good idea would be to create a sticky thread for each model to show the latest software & fixes etc with another sticky for feedback for each model as one thread for all the

Yes there is, according to the specs the MK2 has a better contrast ratio, a faster refresh time & a better viewing angle than the MK1. I am trying to find the detailed specs for the MK3 at the time it was released, I know it 1080 but I wanted to see the contrast ratio & refresh time etc.

Hi Beojeff, I have been reading this thread with interest as if I purchase a used BV7-40 MK2 then I will need to connect the B&O HDMI expander (Gefen) which are very pricey, it sounds like the monster is a perfect replacement as it could learn the Gefen IR codes. Do you have the model number? Regard Simon

According to the specs it does

According to the specs it does. DESIGNER David Lewis DIMENSIONS (W x H x D)/WEIGHT 108.0 x 68.0 x 18.0 cm + stand/45 kg COLOUR(S) Cabinet/frame: / / / / / / / Cabinet/Frame: Black/black, black/blue, black/dark grey, black/red, black/silver, black/golden, white/silver CONTRAST SCREEN Contrast screen with anti-reflection coating on both sides MAINS VOLTAGE

The internal player is probably decoding the sound & then sending it as PCM via the hdmi where as the Pana is sending the raw unencided sound & the BS3 is then decoding. If you look at the specs of the internal player it can decoded quite a lot of HD sound formats & it will send these as PCM to the BS3 via HDMI to be preamped for the active

well courtesy of our forum sponsors I had a good demo today of both a MK2 & a MK3 BV7. The differences to my eyes when viewing a 1080i HD trailer played from a PS3 over HDMI were minimal, the MK3 was slightly brighter & possibly had more depth i.e contrast but they were very close. With a dvd of the Bourne identity again played from the PS3

I am OK with the tech bit just wanted hear others thoughts etc regarding the relative value of such purchase when for less money I could go & get the latest sony 1080p led backlit screen but no integration unless I go down the Lintronic route but that does not help with the link system etc.

Have you connected any HD sources or have you got any experience with HDMI expander. We use the Avant most nights as this is in our room i.e no children, but I do tend to watch sport & movies in the playroom on the bigger screen.

Hi Guys, Age old problem here champagne tastes lemonade pockets ( it's the kids bleeding me dry honest guv honest). I need some of your well seasoned advice regarding which way to go with a new(ish) TV although I expect I already know the answer. I currently have a Beosystem 2 with a Panasonic 42" screen as the video master in the snug/playroom