$799 in the US.

Have the stores gotten demo units to display and for custimers to try out in addition to sellable stock? I may very well buy one, but want to hear it first. Have been hoping that my local store here in Atlanta would get their stock along with a display unit I can test soon. Thanks! Jeff

Thanks to all for the help. That makes sense and explains my answer. It's good that it works that way, though I wonder how long it would take the system to analyze over 8300 albums. :) Jeff

Hi all, I was speaking with my local dealer the other day and think I may have been misinformed (or they may have misunderstood what I was asking). I was told that MOTS analysis can be used on a BS5 Encore when connected to a BS5 with a library ripped directly to the BS5. However, MOTS will not work on pre-ripped content stored on a NAS. SInce I already

Hi Sandy, While only your own ears can tell you if the result is an improvement, I think the chances of you having success with a USB DAC vs the analog mini jack are pretty high. Computer internals are often very noisy environments and most computer manufacturers aren't placing a high priority on the isolation of the soundcard from other components

http://www.macrumors.com/2011/10/27/apples-lossless-audio-codec-alac-now-open-source/ That would seem to cover the main argument against doing so, right? Jeff

I think the Apple stores used to sell the A8 and maybe even the EarSet 2 but I haven't seen those around in the store in a while. I wonder if the 3i will make it in to join the BL4 and BS8 (US store)... Jeff

I'm very interested in taking a listen to the product and I'm trying not to go in with a pre-conceived notion of what I'm going to hear. Of course, for anyone that likes to test listen to lots of different speakers, it's hard to walk in with a completely blank slate. My gut feeling is that the system will be physically larger in person

[quote user="Chrisreunion"] BS8 tech specs rate the frequency response at 38 Hz...that's as low as BL1 or PentaLabs...marketing seduction or true specs?? [/quote] From the BeoSound 8 Spec page: EFFECTIVE FREQUENCY RANGE* 38.3 - 24,000 Hz *EFFECTIVE FREQUENCY RANGE is measured at -10 dB re. Ref level (200-2000 Hz) [quote user="Chrisreunion"

Realistically, after Apple's announcement, any product in a category where other models offer AirPlay is going to have the same problem. Even the preferred partners like iHome and B&W who have committed to AirPlay compatibility will have to try and sell the non-AirPlay units in the interim. My gut feeling is that no current dock will be AirPlay