I suppose the rationale would be that it is B&O and therefore integrates better. In this particular case, it doesn't though! The HDR2 would be different as this, although overpriced, is at least designed to work seamlessly. Personally I agree and have a Sky+ box that could easily be part of my B&O system and a Panasonic DVD-R/HDD/Freeview with my other system that although not as good, does offer a similar level of integration, if not better, than the DVD2.