I bet it is. It's all good stuff, isn't it?

Ah, a fellow 6500 system owner! What speakers are you using with it? Do you have a MCL2(A) link system?

Yes, I've seen Lee's ads. Liked the price for his white BeoSystem 6500 . I couldn't find any "X-tra speaker kits", though he has ads on ebay for a "Bang & Olufsen Master Control Link 82 Panel" and "Link 82 Transceiver" - guess that's not what I'm looking for. http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Bang-Olufsen-Master

Yes, in my case "linking to another room" means another set of speakers. One new (to me) B&O system is enough for me - at least for the time being. Thanks for describing all the options. Now, I just need to source all this stuff - preferably second hand.

Thanks for the additional info on active/passive speaker kits, Peter. As to silver/gold membership, yes that looks good. It's certainly a wonderful site, and I'm sure I would find access to the manuals very helpful, once I've got my new system.

Funny you should say that... There are a couple of Beolink 7000s I have my eye on, on ebay, but I wasn't sure if they're really worth it - now, I'm tempted. Here's a question you might be able to answer: what do I need to link my 6500 to another room? Can you use the Beolink 7000 to control the stereo from another room, and wire another

£415 - for Beomaster, CD, Tape & remote (no record player) http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=320144531240

Wow - can't ask for more detail than that. At least now, I know what to watch out for. This is a great forum, BTW - and a brilliant site. I found the product reference section extremely helpful.

Rightho - thanks again for the advice.

Fantastic reply, Alex & Christian. That's just what I wanted to know. I love the 8000 design. Now, I just have to get saving. *smiles* Is there anything to watch out for in particular, when buying used 8000s? For example, is there a particular sub-model (year of manufacture) which is best to go for?