The BS Essence (2nd gen) is a 'real' system too - and also the A9 (2nd gen) and the A6.

To a high degree I would count in the NL-BV's too.

Unless you have a specific definition of a 'real' system ;-)

MM

MM you are being awkward here. AdiS is talking about HiFi I guess like in HiFi separates. A9 is definitely not HiFi the horrible ugly brut of a thing. Please don't confuse real sound with an A9 or cheaply made A6. 

AdiS, I recommend that you look elsewhere. 

Akward on not - it all depends on how you define 'real' system.

I don't know, what 'HiFi' is - apart from being something, that was used as a definition for audio components way back, before you were even born ;-)

Agreed - if he doesn't like, what B&O makes today, he should look elsewhere...

...or keep his old B&O.

MM

Plug a set of the BL90's into the BSEssence (2nd gen) and you are good to go.

That is stereo (if the source is) ----- and HiFi ;-)

MM

Perhaps it's good to understand that not everybody is an early adopter. A bit of understanding makes it more of a pleasure to read these threads. Besides, the Essence may be a 'real' music system, I can very well understand someone who doesn't think it looks like one...

Paul W wrote:

HiFi I guess like in HiFi separates. A9 is definitely not HiFi the horrible ugly brut of a thing.

"HiFi"  means square boxes?

Don't think so, its all about the sound quality: High Fidelity

What about the BL90 - design is out of the ordinary (especial in the Emperors clothes).......... but no HiFi ?

I see a great deal of merit of the point the original poster is making. I think of the music system as the heart of the audio in the home -- such as the BeoSound 5 or the Moment. I just can't think of the Essence in the same way. I think of the Essence more as a replacement of a BeoLink Active box for connecting a set of BeoLabs to the system.

I can see how the lines are getting blurred these days with a younger generation using their phones as the source of their music. I for one still prefer the ritual of approaching the music system and selecting the music without using an iOS device.

Paul W wrote:

MM you are being awkward here. AdiS is talking about HiFi I guess like in HiFi separates. A9 is definitely not HiFi the horrible ugly brut of a thing. Please don't confuse real sound with an A9 or cheaply made A6. 

AdiS, I recommend that you look elsewhere. 

HiFi? How very old school. You must be closer than we thought  to the pipe and slippers image you like to mention.

Graham