I've found recordable DVD to be quite flaky. I would recommend keeping anything precious backed up on something more reliable. VHS tapes? For recording audio just connect your amplifier to your computer sound card with RCA or DIN to RCA leads. I use this Microsoft software which is now discontinued but available here. Very easy to use with good

Found my own brochures with the specs after all that. Yes the improvement between MK1 and 2 is very noticable on paper at least. The response time and viewing angle for the MK2 is the same as the MK3. The MK3 contrast ratio goes up to 1200:1 and todays 7-40 version is 4000:1. Thanks again for the info beolife. David

Thanks beolife. These link to the same PDF (Mk3) . I found the specs at http://lifestyle-av.co.uk/range_info.asp?range_id=9 Only difference between Mk1 & 2 stated as being HD

Are these specs available on Beoworld somewhere or elsewhere on line? I know there's quite a significant change with the mk3 but I'd like to clear up the mk1 and 2 differences - these are fast approaching my purchase price bracket.

Any difference between these other than standard HD on the mk2? No difference in the panel and processing used?

I have an Avant 8453 with a DVD fault. The drive plays normally for approx 1 minute then cuts out. Needs to be reset (TV to standby) to play again or eject. Engineer tried another salvage drive module and it did the same. A new chassis is required so uneconomic. Does anyone have experience of this fault? I recognise the policy is to swap modules but

Yes, looks a good home page, but where is the red beolit? Always been impressed with the site. The excellent photos and descriptions of the exact equipment for sale are what sets it apart from the competition. It is also quick to load. Please keep it that way!

Where Sky HD is concerned would there be any disadvantage of using component connections rather than HDMI? More cables maybe but non of this sort of nonsense.

It's the analogue HD connection. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DykaSZ7nLa8 David

[quote user="MERCATS"] Hi again, As I am no techie I'm not sure if it is HDCP compliant or not. The only small problem I find with my setup is when you switch on the television (dtv) the picture does not always come on. Sometimes you have to turn on and off a couple of times. I understand this is because of the difference in software of