Thanks for all the comments - quite interesting that there is a complete absence of any preference for the BV7 over the BV3. A landslide victory for CRT! I would have been loathed to part with the BC2 and BV3, both amazing pieces of kit, but for some bizarre reason I thought I was falling behind as technology progresses. I guess 'upgrades' are

Sound advice thanks Peter. It does seem daft to 'upgrade' just for the sake of it, especially when in terms of picture quality it actually appears to be taking a backward step. Out of interest, how long do think I can stick it out with CRT before progress forces me to take the plunge?

All I turn to you for some expert advice. I have been offered a used BV7 at a price that is difficult to refuse, from a very trustworthy source. However I will need to sell my BV3 32" and BC2 to pay for it. It will mean listening to the radio through Freeview, but otherwise it shouldn't cause any real inconvenience. I'm wondering what you