Congrats on Post5k Lee! I'm delighted to hear you like the US so much! You are welcome anytime!

Well Paul, if it's any consolation, I still can't afford a BeoSound 8.

I want one of these so bad its not even funny. I'm being completely serious too! But with shipping, I might as well go buy a new BV4-103.

Gilbert, if you really want that peace of mind, just go get a set from your local dealer or the online store.

Since you are operating within a cabinet, you probably also have room to use a wired IR repeater. Niles has a ton of IR integration products. http://www.nilesaudio.com/product_selection.php?catcdID=5

[quote user="w5bno123"]Can anyone confirm if $999 is a general price across the US?[/quote] Yes, this is correct. Apple has always sold B&O products for the same exact price B&O charges.

Welcome to BeoWorld! Perhaps you have too large a load on the amplifier? Or maybe a faulty mute relay? What speakers are you using? And which remote?

[quote user="gilbert"]Sorry, is this A8's fake?[/quote] The case is - a good reason to cover it up! That style of packaging is now out of date and has been replaced by the plastic ones. They have never come with a wire extension... I would just skip this one.

I'm doing good Paul, hope you are too! You've reminded me - I haven't been to the gym in ages! Thanks iPoditiv. That would be the optional, outdoor Tiki-torch headphone stand!

[quote user="mediabobny"]McIntosh equipment[/quote] +1