Okay, I have spent the best part of the afternoon with my friends and have made some headway with our understanding of the situation.
The thing that I forgot to tell you in the beginning, because I had forgotten, was that the CD function had ceased to operate.ie: the cd's didn't spin. Radio and cassette deck operate normally. I have discovered the person that gave the advice about the TV, was the Currys salesman!!!! Surprise, surprise.
What they have decided to do, in the light of all your advice, is to take the audio unit to our local B&O dealership in Leeds and see how they can help them. They would really like to get some compatible B&O speakers and if possible a replacement TV.
Thanks again for all your help.
Regards, carbman.
