I Think Bluemist wants an amp which will do the decoding, to which he can connect the BeoLab 5s and 3s from the un-powered outputs! I've always considered Rotel to be among the best when it comes to producing good quality surround sound amps which won't break the bank. I own an older RSX-1055 myself, which is practically faultless! Performs very well

Shift + Store should work on any BeoLink 1000.

moxxey: Alex: Check with the dealer whether it was a mk2 or a mk3! The mk2 does smear a little, whilst the mk3 doesn't at all Yes it does. It's quite clear on fast-moving football, for example. Ok, it's no way near as bad as my old MKI BV7-32, but it definitely does 'smear' slightly. There's a far bit of blur around the ball

Unfortunately you will end up with no surround sound, unless you invest in a good surround sound decoder. Sony make good, cheap, reliable decoders, and as long as they have 'pre-outs' you'll be fine. However, you will lose a lot of the functionality of the B&O kit, and it'll function like an entirely non-B&O setup.

Check with the dealer whether it was a mk2 or a mk3! The mk2 does smear a little, whilst the mk3 doesn't at all (although there is still a little motion juddering, but it's minimal).

A pair of upside-down 8000s was done somewhere here in Bath quite a few years ago I think. Works very well as long as the ceiling isn't just plasterboard underneath the joists!

Usually however, installers tend to wire a PowerLink junction themselves, which is more discrete and much more reliable when done properly.

Puncher: Alex: Streamed content isn't going to work for me at all - my internet runs at 0.5mb at the best of times! Some of our neighbours still can't get broadband. Same here - you have to make the most of it by not downloading cr4p I'll try and keep my posts as short as possible then shall I?

The BeoVision 4 is 1080p, both the 50" and the 65".

Streamed content isn't going to work for me at all - my internet runs at 0.5mb at the best of times! Some of our neighbours still can't get broadband.