Hi Benoit, 

It seems to be a typo : they repeat Bluetooth on 2 lines... And it carries the AirPlay logo (on the right of the spec sheet).

So yes, it's AirPlay AND Bluetooth. Which means that we can use it with anything, even out of reach of a wifi network.

Interesting how the new A8 photos show the device without a connected iPhone or iPad.

Has anyone noticed any changes apart from the addition of AirPlay/Bluetooth (and removable dock)?

Also....the new A8 is going to be about £1000. On the BeoPlay store they are advertising the current Beosound 8 for £749. That's not wise on the part of B&O - someone might read the specs of the A8 and then get a Beosound 8 and wonder how they can use AirPlay!

Answering my own question.....I notice they've added a relatively big B&O logo on the front of the A8 :)

In France, the BeoSound 8 is now sold at EUR 850 instead of the EUR 995 initial price. Does this mean that the new BeoPlay A8 costs the same price as the former BS8? With extra features like Airplay? In that case it would mean that B&O has finally understood modern marketing..😁

Im rather disappointed with B&O's new line up. The A3 iPad dock is an immediate flop. The Beoplay A8 rightfully should get the Beosound name. i don't like the fact how theres a big B&O logo on it. And who thought it was a great idea to remove the dock? i do like the new TV but i feel its lacking B&O style 🙁

Are you sure it has a removable dock??

Must read the spec thoroughly but it looks like it's just an Airplay/Bluetooth receiver.

I was expecting it to have the iPod/iPad mount as per BS8 but  with the added flexibility of Airplay compatibility when required.

Clean lines is all fine and dandy but a big part of it's personality/functionality is the dock.

Just needed Airplay on top for me to dust off the wallet [which will stay closed otherwise]

Synergy wrote:

Are you sure it has a removable dock??

It has a removable dock. Look at "What's in the box" section. So it is there when you want it, and it's not there when you don't.

Hmm...spec does say it comes with an iPod/iPhone/iPad connector.

Anyone know if that means a plug in cable 😠 or "sit on the bar" job a la BS8?

Needs to be sit on the bar to get my money.

I don't think it has Bluetooth. It says: "Bluetooth music receiver (audio playback via line-in)", which is just marketing speak for "It has an AUX input which you can use to connect anything, including an Bluetooth receiver".

If you look at the specs for the "old" Beosound 8, it says: "AirPort Express/Bluetooth music receiver (audio playback via line-in)".

So, I'm thinking only WiFi.