Thanks Steph

BeoNut1: Bill, How would I split the audio out of the HDMI to port it through the AV3 inputs on the BV8 if this is the case (i.e. if the BV8's DAC only works on audio sources from AV3)? Mark Well Mark I am not exactly sure because I don't have a BV8. You may need RCA cables coming from the DAC. I will be at the new Chicago store next week and

soundproof: I think it was Linder who mentioned that the audio out through the HDMI is line and not digital. I'll look into that to make certain. To get the best possible sound, you might want to consider using a stand-alone DAC, but then you have the issue of moving that music into your BV8 and have it synchronize with the images. I find what I'm

BeoNut1: Do you think that the DAC and the other components you alluded to would make that much of a difference in terms of sound quality in my Apple TV / HDMI / BV8 / Powerlink / BL3 set-up? I'd like to fully utilize the sound quality of the BL3 and the lossless audio, I just don't want a bunch of expensive, antiquated equipment and cables

Steph, The darker color if it has a titanium look would be very cool. I think I want one too.

steph: Is there anybody who knows the difference between the steel and the aluminium version of the BeoCenter 2 ? It's impossible to see the difference in the pictures and i never saw the 2 side by side. I'm planning to buy this unit but i would like to know the difference. Is it just a question of color (the steel version is darker than the

Mark, What I think you are proposing as a "poor man's stereo" is really a cool concept. The addition of DAC as I described improves the sound but does add some complexity. I really like your idea of using Apple TV not only as a source for movies but also for music. I only wish Apple would redouble their efforts to put more movies into

Dave Moulton: Another excellent DAC is the Stereo-Link http://www.stereo-link.com/cart/home.php We've worked with the designer, Ron Genereaux, and recommend him and his products highly. I hope this may be of help. Best regards, This is indeed an excellent DAC but I think it is for a USB connection. The USB connection on an Apple TV is not for audio

BeoNut1: Soundproof, Sorry to be hitting you with questions in two threads, but thank you for the clarification and for all your insight. I sure hope that the BV8 can do good audio out from an HDMI source otherwise my idea behind designing this all digital media AV set up without a receiver is flawed. Anybody else with insight as to how the BV8 processes

Can the Beo5 remote be purchased without paying for the configuring? Is it in a standard Beo4 configuration out of the box? I don't have a TV yet but have BC2, Beomedia 1 and a linked system using Beolink wireless. Thanks,