I've got an old Beomaster 1000 which I planned to fix and refurbish but I've never had any time during the 8 years that I've had it; so I would like to pass it on to some one else that might have more time on their hands that I got. I'm located in South Sweden so drop me a PM if you're interested to get a free BM 1000 unit.

Well, You're not the only one waiting for the Encore including the future ML to Ethernet converter unit. Guess that they will need to get it out quite fast after the launch of the Encore as many of us will just wait until it around and skip the current Beosound5+Beomaster5 setup.

Latest I've heard from the local dealer here in south Sweden was by August to ensure that the ML2Ethernet conjuction box would be available...

[quote user="Evan"]I just wish I could get the drivers to install! I may have to take it back if I can't get this sorted...[/quote] Guess that you've checked Creative support section for updated drivers; if not check it here and you should find what ever you might need.

[quote user="frog"]Now if the drivers from the PCI card could be removed, then that could make a very interesting option![/quote] There are software available to make backup of drivers which you might not have the original media for; so it's possible to get hold of the driver. So if anyone would be willing to make this process on a BeoMedia

[quote user="Evan"]Also, in a used shop I found a couple Creative Labs Soundblaster Audigy 2 cards for USD 25. Anyone reccomend these sound cards?[/quote] I can highly recommend the Audigy 2 cards; I bought the PCMCIA version which I'm using together with the VIA Tech board that I'm using together with my BeoPort; the audio output

The board used in the Beomedia 1 is VIA Tech EPIA MII-Series Mini-ITX Board which you can max out with 1GB memory.

Actually flying to Ljublijana tomorrow evening; but it's going to be some busy days and going back again on Wednesday evening. But, for next trip I'll PM you; always fun to meet fellow B&O fans and as well locals.

As it's a Windows share it shouldn't be any issue; while the setup might be that you're only able to use the single account from one computer at a time. You might consider adding a shared folder which you grant public access within your home network.

Nice setup you got their and guess that your local dealer in Ljubliana must be happy to have you as customer ;-) The local shop you got in the center of Ljubliana just beside the river is really nice, visited once couple of weeks ago when spending the weekend in the town, they had a nice setup to view also. Overall I'm impressed with Ljubliana and