Its important to remember that the difference between auditioning vs. living with components is the same as a date vs. marriage. After a while, you know so much more. B

In the end, any true audiophile discussion must include a priority for listening room resonance control. Cables, connectors, etc., pale in utility toward improving sound compared with addressing peaks and drop outs in the room. The BL5 bass management is but one, albeit, elementary approach. B

I would strongly caution against using straight alchohol. If there are any micro voids in the coating, you might precipitate a peel back. B

Even standard ar cleaners, appropriate for camera lenses (which are less delicate than the AR on B&O flat screens) is not advisable. Try a high quality flat panel cleaning kit, like Monster's. The cleaning and appropriate nap microfiber cloth are included. This is strictly what I use to clean my BV9, BS 5 and Avant. Being in the eyeglass field

Was also looking at upgrading my friends BV4/BS1 to A demo but updated BS3, just for the HDMI. But the cost $6k still seems high for what is a prev-gen av unit whose total capabilities we will never use. So, with a heavy heart, we're gonna patch his present system with some remote hdmi switches and a multi-input component to hdmi adapter, and probably

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It is not working for me on my BS5. Q: when i did a rescan in net music, and it picked up the ALAC rip i did in itunes, Also found it wouldn't play in Beoplayer on my W7 machine. The tracks just sequentially light up rapidly to the last one, but no sound. Can anyone clarify?

Excellent idea! BnO should've thought about this potential issue. That's another reason why so many of us prefer the Beo 4 for its no-thought durability.

Make sure your original Apple remote hasn't somehow repaired itself with the apple device in question. Check also that the ir cord and eye are secure and attched.

All working and in excellent cosmetic shape. Includes wall brackets for speakers and remote. Prefer p/u around Metro NY area. Will probably throw in other BnO odds and ends. Asking $2200.00 for all. First best offer and completed transaction it goes to. besantini@optonline.net . Put BL500 in subject line.