It does feature internet radio, albeit not TuneIn but B&O’s own internet radio service.

A bit confused by something, and can't quite figure this out.... 

Is it a BT/wireless speaker designed to be charged up when low on battery, or a mains-powered speaker that has the option to be portable? 

Essentially both and that makes it unique! But portability, IP-rating and ease of attaching the magnet charger means that actual ease of use of the battery mode is much higher than with the BeoSound 1.

Earle wrote:

A bit confused by something, and can't quite figure this out.... 

Is it a BT/wireless speaker designed to be charged up when low on battery, or a mains-powered speaker that has the option to be portable? 

My personal opinion is the latter although it does fit your first option also.

As always, I shall wait until I see one in the flesh to give a definitive opinion, but one of the press photos that was sent to me shows the light wood grille at such a angle that the shadow of the speaker cutout underneath can be seen.

Unfortunately his makes it look like one of those old radios wit a beige coloured grille, where the cloth has got so dirty, you can see the shape of the speakers marked out in dust and grime! 

As always, I shall wait until I see one in the flesh to give a definitive opinion, but one of the press photos that was sent to me shows the light wood grille at such a angle that the shadow of the speaker cutout underneath can be seen.

Unfortunately his makes it look like one of those old radios wit a beige coloured grille, where the cloth has got so dirty, you can see the shape of the speakers marked out in dust and grime! 

Hi guys, maybe a dumb question but is it possible to use my Beoremote one, hit the music button and choose Tunein on the Level? Or internetradio? 

Can the BeoSound 2 do that or the Balance?

Thanks for any reply guys. 

Sandyb wrote:

Agreed - not only does the BS2 sound good deal better than the BS1, I would take some convincing that the Level sounds as good as the BS2.

I own a BS2, BS1, Edge, Stage and Balance and can safely say the BS2 is the standout of the bunch. It's not A9 class, but it's very balanced.

I have a feeling the new Level will be more like the A6?