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Latest post 11-18-2008 7:27 AM by ChrDH. 2 replies.
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  • 11-16-2008 10:25 PM

    • expoman
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    Touch Diva a Beosound 5 alternative?

    TouchDiva: the greatest entertainment device you've never heard of


    Now, we're sure that everything's on the up and up here, but the lack of information about the TouchDiva from any source other than the makers of the TouchDiva gives us pause, especially as the product's apparently launching on December 1st. Regardless, here's what we've gathered: the device is a 15.4-inch touchscreen unit you install in your home, and, via the magical wonders of the internet, you get all the music your heart could ever desire, free of charge -- besides the $13 monthly subscription fee, of course. The Danish manufacturers claim to have "agreements with the four major music companies in the world (Warner, EMI, Sony-BMG and Universal)," giving them access to over 2 million songs. Housed inside the unit are two 125W ICEpower (Bang & Olufsen-manufactured) amps, and the Diva itself has just two buttons -- an on / off, and a reset, giving it a pretty stark exterior. As you can probably imagine, it's um, not cheap -- in fact, you're going to have to cough up $1,100 if you want one, and you'll have to live in Europe, where the device is (supposedly) about to go on sale. 

  • 11-17-2008 1:07 AM In reply to

    Re: Touch Diva a Beosound 5 alternative?

    Not cheap?  A veritable bargain, thanks for this, very interesting.  The title TouchDiva is a bit poor IMHO but exciting product, let's wait and see. 

    I want one (or at least the concept of it!).  I wonder if it will have DIN or LINE outputs?

    Found this interesting too.................

     http://www.investindk.com/visNyhed.asp?artikelID=20670

    Looks like it will be unleashed on the Danish market initially.

     

  • 11-18-2008 7:27 AM In reply to

    • ChrDH
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    Re: Touch Diva a Beosound 5 alternative?

    KingOfSnake:

    Not cheap?  A veritable bargain, thanks for this, very interesting.  The title TouchDiva is a bit poor IMHO but exciting product, let's wait and see. 

    I want one (or at least the concept of it!).  I wonder if it will have DIN or LINE outputs?

    Found this interesting too.................

     http://www.investindk.com/visNyhed.asp?artikelID=20670

    Looks like it will be unleashed on the Danish market initially.

     

    I am afraid it only has a mini-jack out (headphones) or amplified speaker-connections, unfortunately not a RCA-lineout... a pity. But all in all a very interesting product, and an integration with B&O-remotecontrol could be interesting if possible.

    Best regards

    Christian

    Beosound Ouverture, Beocenter 9000, Beovision MX6000, Beocord VX7000
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