Hi Peter:
You said in greater clarity and brevity what I perhaps was less successful at trying to convey, that BS6 is "outdated."
I didn't say that BS6 was "less attractive," only that the product is under delivering especially for its price.
In the past when I have purchased B&O it was because there was something innately innovate, unique and truly novel.
Beogram 8000 (microprocessor controlled, AC induction motor drive)
CDX unique design, first sensi touch panel
Bevox CL and Cona (This was the technology that Bose's satellite system is based on; B&O used sub woofer satellite technology long before anyone else)
Beolink 7000, most sophisticated, and advanced remote control
BS 9000, unique CD clamper mechanism, visually stunning mechanicals
Each of these pieces were/are rather iconic in their respective period. B&O represented the first to market with the idea/concept/design. This was what you paid for.
BS6 represents none of these characteristics. I'm use to paying for B&O products that are "me first" rather than "me too". BS6 is "me too"
Eduard, I'm not saying that BS6 is not a competent product. It simply doesn't have the innovative edge that prior B&O had. You don't need to play with one to make this observation it is obvious, although I promise you that I will the next time I'm at the store. :)