DROOL!!! :)

Why not have the best, and go for the 8000 system? Given that anything 20+ years old is likely to need some remedial attention, a Beomaster 8000 that is fully fettled can not be beaten, so I'd say if that's what butters your sprouts then go for one and have no fear!!!

[quote user="TWG"] The best solution: Go to your dealer and ask him if you can try it at home with your own components. Than you'll see if everything works fine! When you have a good dealer - like I have - this shouldn't be any problem! [/quote] No need - it isn't going to work with anything pre-Beolink 1000.

Gaz, I'm in Sheffield and you're welcome to pop over if you want to have a look at some older B&O products. I have some classic pieces that would be good in any collection :)

[quote user="burantek"] The problem is finding a complete converter! [/quote] Good luck! Join the queue if you want one :)

I'm assuming no, as they don't use the codes from the Beolink 1000 onwards...

[quote user="MGBGTV8"] The beosound 9000 is the only B&O cd player that has a digital output which will compromise feeding a digital signal to the bl5 [/quote] Don't the 5500/6500/7000 CD players have a digital out too???

[quote user="gaz10"] Thats a good point, the WOW factor is what i was drawn to all those years ago and my renewed interest was spaked by seeing a vintage turntable on Ebay so i believe that the vintage route is the one i`m going to take. Are there any dealers who specialise in vintage systems or is it down to the classifieds and places like

You need to be clear in your mind whether you want a new system or a vintage one, as they're going to be poles apart in terms of how much you will have to pay to purchase the units, and whether any remedial work will be needed for vintage items. In my opinion the current audio product line completely lacks charisma and style, whereas older systems

[quote user="tournedos"] [quote user="burantek"] 4.) Any LAB Mondrians [/quote] These have the problem that the dealer my feel awkward explaining why you can't buy them anymore [/quote] Or even more pertinently why they couldn't sell them towards the end of the production run, so had to resort to heavy discounting!!