BeoSound Moment...unboxing!

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Sal (archived2)
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Posted February 4, 2015 at 02:44 GMT
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I'm not sure if Twonky Server (the software which needs to run on a MAC / PC in order for the Moment {and other B&O devices} to see the iTunes library) actually needs iTunes running -- if that is the case, then I'm pretty certain that iTunes ratings and play counts would be updated.

 

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jowus (archived2)
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Posted February 4, 2015 at 05:20 GMT
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Good Job Martin, It looks lovely. As I was looking at the back, I didn't see any HDMI. How's it going be connected to a TV or Receiver? I always thought they could've done a better job than BeoSound 5. I mean, look how old is the Sound 5 but it still looks very attractive. This looks to me just like a Box with a Tablet or Playmaker with an iPad. We love B&O with their Smart thinking and innovation but it seems beside Speakers they going down on the rest of their finest products. I can't see myself buying any other product beside Apple but they've to wake up. They've done it in the past so I've confidence in them they can do it again. Sorry Martin, I'm not beating down but if you compare this to BeoSound 9000 in some how 20yrs ago, this's like slap in the face.
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Chris (archived2)
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Posted February 4, 2015 at 07:11 GMT
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Everyone keeps telling how nice the Moment looks or not. What you can do with it or not. Nobody gives a first impression of where the device is actually meant for: what is the sound quality?

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MartinW (archived2)
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Posted February 4, 2015 at 07:35 GMT
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Hi Elephant - I don't use iTunes so not sure on that one - I use a NAS with Flac files.
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MartinW (archived2)
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Posted February 4, 2015 at 07:39 GMT
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Hi Jowus - I do think you would think differently if you got hands on with this. I have grown to hate being tied to my phone/iPad for music - my phone in particular is always losing battery/busy etc.

I loved my 9000 but in a world of digital music I think they have done a great job of getting away from the 'file list' approach to music collections - and I think PatternPlay and the MoodWheel are going to be features I love.

There's no HDMI as this is purely a music system - you can use the speaker outputs as LINE OUT if you want to connect in any other way than NL.

If you do get chance to go to a dealer - have a play!
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MartinW (archived2)
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Posted February 4, 2015 at 07:41 GMT
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Ha yes indeed! I thought it sounded superb - to me it sounded better than the Deezer app on my Avant. I heard it in store with BeoLab 20's and thought that was the best I have ever heard any music!
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mickhoog (archived2)
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Posted February 4, 2015 at 07:58 GMT
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MartinW wrote:
Hi Jowus - I do think you would think differently if you got hands on with this. I have grown to hate being tied to my phone/iPad for music - my phone in particular is always losing battery/busy etc.

I loved my 9000 but in a world of digital music I think they have done a great job of getting away from the 'file list' approach to music collections - and I think PatternPlay and the MoodWheel are going to be features I love.

There's no HDMI as this is purely a music system - you can use the speaker outputs as LINE OUT if you want to connect in any other way than NL.

If you do get chance to go to a dealer - have a play!

Nicely said.  Exactly anyone can do most things with their iPad/ etc., however, this is a product for those who don't want to use that.  That's the thing with choice isn't it :-)

Great pics MartinW.  Well done, and glad you're happy with your purchase. 

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BeoGreg (archived2)
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Posted February 4, 2015 at 08:12 GMT
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Wow !

Thanks for sharing.
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Puncher (archived2)
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Posted February 4, 2015 at 08:33 GMT
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Can I ask a cheeky question, - have you personally purchased this or is it on test from the store?

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Facel (archived2)
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Posted February 4, 2015 at 08:34 GMT
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Hi Martin

Great Share

Can you move to an other part of your house (far away from the Soundheart)  with the tablet an still continue to select your music ?

 

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