That's really a brilliant idea! What was the cost? Please report back about how it works when you get the part. :-)

Alas, that's the beauty of the new BS3/DVD2/HDR2 look. Unlike typical AV boxes, the components have no visible buttons or displays and when stacked together naturally resemble a cabinet and a lovely piece of furniture by themselves. The key should not be to need to "hide away" B&O products, but rather the goal should be to create a

It's a shame if the Beomaster 5 will not follow the BS3/HDR2/DVD2 trend of stackable components with a cohesive brushed aluminum style. I rather like the concept of being able to build your B&O system by adding these components and not needing to hide them in a cabinet. Also, the look is very much in keeping with the design philosophies of B&O

Indeed, a blu-ray BC2 would be ideal; however, since I already have a BC2 such a purchase would not be an option for me. I rather like the new form of the brushed aluminum, stackable components such as the DVD2. Trip, would you expect the forthcoming Beomaster 5 to be similar in form to the DVD2 as a brushed aluminum, stackable component? Since HDMI

Which s-video input are you using? If you're using the "camera" input at the top of the Avant, the Avant will always switch to the "camera" input if it detects a video signal. Since the Apple TV is always actively sending out a video signal, the "camera" input is not a good choice. Does that help?

Trip, I'm curious about your prediction for a blu-ray Beocenter 2. Have you heard of this from reliable sources? As I already have a BC2, I was looking forward to a stand-alone B&O blu-ray player. Also, what are your thoughts about B&O adding HDMI 1.3 and 24 fps with the Beosystem 3 in the future? This has been a reason for me to hold off

I should point out two additional flaws with regard to using the PS3 with a Beosystem 1: -It is not possible to do the initial PS3 set-up with it connected to a Beosystem 1. You won't be able to get a video signal. You must first configure the video settings of the PS3 with it connected to another tv. This is actually due to the quirky video signal

Trip: I'll start with the faults of the ps3: -It has no built-in IR sensor; therefore, it's necessary to add an external IR sensor via the USB port. Even with the add-on IR sensors, we can't power the unit on/off with a remote. -The fan is a bit noisy, but we're going to hide the PS3 inside one of the gorgeous B&O brushed aluminum

The PS3 is also great for streaming divx from your computer.

Some models of the PS3 will, indeed, send 5.1 SACD via HDMI and will even send 2-channel SACD via the optical cable since one of the PS3 firmware updates. However, beware that the 40 GB PS3 does NOT support SACD! Shop carefully for your PS3 before you make the purchase.