Thanks to you all. I know way back, I told you I wasn't interested in gadgets, but I've changed my mind since then. I may be getting a working bm 8000 pretty soon, but no beolab terminal, but I may have an opportunity to get a working beomaster terminal for reasonable price.

I know it doesn't have all the features of BeoLab Terminal, but still would it work partially?

Has anyone compared bm8000 and vacuum tube amp? As I delve into both B&O and other analog audio, I found out I started liking the sound of tube amp. Not really more accurate, but more relaxed, and contemplative mood. For my active listening and live-recording, I want to utilize open reel preferrable with tube pre-amp. Main issue for me is: I know

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4WUUnc1M0TA This is the kind of Sci-Fi movie I like.

I've heard Philips cd players from 80's, and they sounded really cool and warm. I'll try to audition cdx as well.

Unfortunately or fortunately , my cd player finally broke and bit the dust. I've been using portable sony cd player, but now I'm ready to grow up a little and get myself a deck. I'll use it mostly to transfer to cassette. I've listend to a few cd players, and I liked the sound of studer c series, but the price was too high. When I listend

Well, looking at the prices of beograms available from ebay, refurbished ones, the price is still attractive compared to pro-ject table.

[quote user="Peter "] I would suggest a Pro-ject Debut . Reasonable quality, takes easily replaced and cheap cartridges and will be very easy to use. If you are just using to transcribe, you want something cheap but good sounding. This one can also come fitted with a built in phono amplifier. [/quote] How would you compare it to B&O turntables

I'll keep that in mind, I've been listening to and comparing various B&O turntables and pleasantly surprised by their sonics. I couldn't detect "pop and crackle" at all, even though I could from other brands. So far, I'm not very impressed with technics and yamaha turntables.

[quote user="Seanie"] edit: does it have to be a girl ? [/quote] Well, it's 21st century...........