[quote user="Chrisreunion"] I find it surprising that until now, only BS5 and BS9000 are fitted with SPDIF outputs, especially since both are soon to be discontinued or replaced. [/quote] Is the Beosound 5 being discontinued? I thought the Encore was an additional product, not a replacement product?

[quote user="mbee"] And I have to repeat that IT'S IMPOSSIBLE TO STREAM DIRECTLY FROM iTunes to SONOS! [/quote] I am confused, (and very happy with my Beosound 5), doesn't this Sonos web page say iTunes CAN be streamed to Sonos? http://www.sonos.com/music/partners/Default.aspx?rdr=true&LangType=1033

Thanks for all off the input! Much appreciated.

You are making me want to get the 5s even more.

[quote user="macjonny1"] Not much going on in the forums these days it seems... [/quote] I agree.

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[quote user="Alex"] The only potential issue with BeoLab 9s as rear speakers is whether they're high enough to get over the top of the sofa. Ideally, the tweeters should be slightly higher than ear-height, which you can see is difficult to do with BeoLab 9s! [/quote] That was my concern which is why I was wondering if my Beolab 1s might

Is it is possible to have multiple Beosound 5s in a Masterlink system? I.E. a Beosound 5 in each room controlling the speakers in that room from one Beomaster? If so, how would the second Beosound 5 be connected?

Thanks. I do not have any white speakers now but was considering white 5s and then new white covers for my 9s.

I am very curious to see, or should I say hear, how much difference I notice between 5s and 9s with the sources and volumes I listen to. And then maybe try both the 9s and 1s as rears.