The BeoSystem 1 is a great product depending on what you are looking to do. It is definitely an improvement over the AV7000. If you want Beo 4 operation over all your components e.g. DVD, Cable, Satellite, this will do the trick. It also has a great video processor in it. The new BeoSystem 3 is much more advanced than the BS1 but costs a little more. Once again, depending on what you are looking for, the BS1 overall is a good product so yes it is worth it.
Joseph
p.s. the Avant US used the BeoSystem 1, that had the most amazing picture of any tv ever made!
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