I take exception to the comment "There's an "impress the neighbors" quality to these products." WTF? Not Mercedes, BMW or Audi, nooooooooo. Or any number of other "luxury" goods. Part of the underlying promise/premise in all luxury goods is the message "I can afford it, and perhaps you can't" I think the

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Even our own Lee is interviewed, along with Beocentral's Tim Jarman and the new CEO Tue Mantoni. They said B&O became complacent. Now, they're getting back on track. Pick up an issue and let's discuss. Barry

I've just come back from the semi-annual vision conference, where Dr. James Sheedy, head of Pacific University's Vision Performane Institute, told me of a meeting with Hollywood types, including Disney, Cameron, Pixar, etc. They wanted to know more about his studies researching ideal 3D simulations, and why some people have so much difficulty

Subnet for Dummies: http://www.bradreese.com/how-to-subnet-a-network.pdf Barry

Technical aspects are never a given. But with almost any B&O stuff, it is always very good...especially on the bottom line of longterm viewing or listening comfort. Considering their design, build quality and the overall gestalt of their ownership experience, I'll take the odds on a B&O purchase everytime. Everything else I buy should deliver

Perfect! 2-3 years is about the time I need, especially if I start saving now!

Beocenter 2500 plus Beolink 5000 remote; both two way. Both excellent condition and working. $1200 or best offer. Wall bracket for Beosystem 2500 also avail $50.00. All prices plus shipping, but prefer local LI/Metro NY pickup. Barry besantini@optonline.net

You are very welcome!

Meh. If the Beo5/6 wasn't such an ergonometric disaster, there'd be no position for the toggle remote. Beo 4 much better, but even that needs work too. Flat screen interfaces leave me....well....flat! That's why I LUV my Beosound 5. And even that could be better. More gestalt B&O, and less lemmings, please. B B