I suppose that is why I used the term "near" in both instances! Not perfect... agreed. And to kill it even further is the seeming demands of maintenance on players, B&o or otherwise. I will say though -that a good tape in a good player is a nice alternative. Considering the prices of BeoCords today (as well as tapes)... I think they represent

[quote user="Rich"]The Beomaster 4401.....with the black fascia......[/quote] Good luck finding one! If you like black (like I do) and don't mind the flat fronts (which I prefer)... BM4000!

1.) Cosmetics... always buy the best one you can find. Bad pics? (How much for the bass giraffe?) 2.) Sniped... place your bets now. $89.00 3.) I think it is a great match to the S45's The 3000-2 is a nice piece... I like the flat fronts -but you might want to wait and find a BM4400.

[quote user="j0hnbarker"]People were saying similar things about vinyl 15 years ago. The cassette revival has already begun here in the UK. Sales of tapes increased last year for the first time in about a decade, and collectors are snapping up the more desirable Walkman models.[/quote] I think cassettes are brilliant... near vinyl warmth w

[quote user="Puncher"] I prefer CD's for intimate occasions... [/quote] I prefer headphones...

[quote user="Bv7Mk3"] Well put Beolab1..... [/quote] Ditto...

Take a look here.

Does this help?

[quote user="Flappo"] why don't they keep the concept and update it to handle dvd's and even blu rays ? [/quote] ...and how about reducing the size of the removable keypad and adding an iPod dock and/or SD card reader under the door? Just how often does anyone use the keypad anyway?

All good things must come to an end... I couldn't imagine not having mine. It is probably the last bit of B&o kit I would depart with!