Seeing that Melbourne has now launched DAB + (11 May) I was wondering if anyone has managed to confirm whether the DAB module in the BS4 can be removed & replaced with a DAB + one (or a software upgrade) ?

Since there's limited stations there's no rush to get it swapped - but I was happy with the DAB test signals last year, so am looking it as a logical progression.

I just hope that its an option without having to trade in the BS4 and buy a new one ...

There has been a thread about this in the past and I believe B&O have not confirmed that DAB+ will ever be catered for.

If thats the case then i guess B&O Australia will not be advertsing the DAB option for the BS4 as it won't work (part of the 'not available in all markets' caveat I guess).

The really annoying thing is that it did work and I was happy with my 2006 purchase.

It was the Australian decision to switch after the tests from DAB to DAB+ that has invalidated my purchase.

Yes I could perhaps complain that B&O should invest in DAB+ but equally I would say my DAB reception was great, so why did Australia change ....

Formal BeoCare response - 

"We have to inform you that at the moment we do not have an upgrade for DAB+. But this has been reported to our development department, and they are looking into possibilities, but we cannot say whether there will be an upgrade in the future."

So never say never, but i'm not going to hold my breath...