DoubleU wrote:

Apple TV is nice if you don't mind to be stuck in Apple-land and fine with a limited harddisk.

I use a Popcorn Hour. Interface is very very customizable, but I wouldn't recommend it, if you're not in computers.

Best bang for the bucks is definitly a TVIX 6500 or 7000. Pop in a 1 TB harddisk and take off. Nice interface out of the box, and PUC-controlled if you wish! It plays almost any format you can find on the internet. A lot of B&O dealers already use this device, to show HD-content in their shops. Last year B&O used the TVIX at their dealer meeting in Cannes.

Do you know if Tvix 6500 can output HDMI and S-VHS/Composite/component at the same time?

Very useful for Linkroom setup

robc4674 wrote:

You seem to have a bis-botch of everything! My brief to my dealer was a system that works of one controller, ie Beo4.

I don't know what you mean? A 'bis-botch'? It's three products, from the same company: computer (either Mac Mini or Apple TV), WiFi streaming devices and a controller. Where's the 'bis-botch' there? If you used the system - and many others have the same system - then you'd realise how effective it all works. If you ONLY want something that is controllable via your Beo4, you're restricting yourself somewhat.

Bizarre. I'll move on from this discussion. Good luck!

mr_anders_son wrote:

Do you know if Tvix 6500 can output HDMI and S-VHS/Composite/component at the same time?

Very useful for Linkroom setup

However, it makes more sense not to use linkroom setup anymore. If your content is on a NAS, and you have a TVIX in every linkroom, you can stream 3 different movies in full-HD. Or listen different audio in linkrooms. Technology these days makes ML very limited.

Apple TV is fully controllable by the Beo 4 and works fine in link rooms for audio. However in link rooms an iTouch/iPhone is needed for the visul component of selecting tracks.

TivX; Looks good but also looks like it's not supporting mac?

I think you have to separate out Music and Video.

For Music, I want 2 way remote and integration into Itunes. Sonos does support that, Apple TV as well. I do not want to deal with mouse and keyboard in my living room which you have to with Mini Mac/ Imac based on my experience. 

For Video, I don't like to use Itunes as it stands. I like the idea of having an automated library, meaning base don file name it should pull movie trailer, review and DVD cover for me. There are quite a few applications that do that. Also I like integration with streamaing services like Youtube or Netflix or Hulu. I have my ATV hacked to run a software like that, however it does not have enough processor power to deal with much content besides whats coming from Itunes.

Most products mentioned here offer only simple navigation, they miss the automated trailer and cover functionality for the Library.

My setup, I run ATV with Boxee Media Center and a NAS to handle my video. Down the line I will use this for Music and my Ipod Touch as a 2 way remote. There should be an upgraded ATV coming soon, which I am sure will provide more processor power and it should not take long to install applications like Boxee.

Oh, my ATV with Boxee is controlled through Beo 4. I basically have a Kaleidescape installation on the cheap. Disadvantage is that I have to compress the DVD files and convert them to MP4.

JK

i know this sounds a bit silly but i think you should just go with one you like the best in terms of features you want and the looks.

i have been thinking about trading my Sound 9000 for a Bc2 because it has more modern features but then i love CDs and despite slowed down sales they sound fantastic and will be around for another 10-20 years i'm sure.

if you like it buy it. there's always stuff out there that is more feature proof or cheaper or.....etc but if you like the look and will be happy living with it in front of your eyes for years to come buy it.

if you're less fussed about looks, materials and functionality then go with a more computer based system. i have seen the sound 5 and it is very impressive but too expensive given that i am happy with my bs9000.

summary - using my newish MacBook Pro does not compare to using my beovision 5 and beosound 9000...my bang & olufsen looks and feels more satisfying then the computer by far!!

I agree with seethroughyou, the last thing I want to do when I get home is have to use a computer to put music on to relax. I spend the day e-mailing etc...so to use a B&O is a pleasure. I think people are so obsessed about technology, there's nothing wrong with being up to date with technology and making use of it but within reason.

I have to admit I am not an Apple fan at all. I have an apple Ipod touch which is nice but I got rid of my Apple airport express. Had a horrible habit of cutting out and then wouldn't stream to the dining room so I got another one for the diningroom but it also did the same thing. Sometimes people walking from one room to another would cause a problem. Not much fun in my opinion and of course this is only my opinion 🙂

mr_anders_son wrote:

DoubleU wrote:

Apple TV is nice if you don't mind to be stuck in Apple-land and fine with a limited harddisk.

I use a Popcorn Hour. Interface is very very customizable, but I wouldn't recommend it, if you're not in computers.

Best bang for the bucks is definitly a TVIX 6500 or 7000. Pop in a 1 TB harddisk and take off. Nice interface out of the box, and PUC-controlled if you wish! It plays almost any format you can find on the internet. A lot of B&O dealers already use this device, to show HD-content in their shops. Last year B&O used the TVIX at their dealer meeting in Cannes.

 

Do you know if Tvix 6500 can output HDMI and S-VHS/Composite/component at the same time?

Very useful for Linkroom setup

No. Tvix 6500/7000 can NOT output HDMI and composite simultanously. I`m using a Gefen HDMI - composite converter for linkrooms.

Stefan