I would send STB brackets an email, when ever I have had to deal with them they are prompt and professional. I only have purchased the BR player not that long ago, so they would be able to clear that up if they still have the player. The player is good. I however don't have it plugged in to the HMDI 1 (4K input) yet as that is where I have my FOXTEL plugged in - it won't be difficult to change.You could definitely use a PS3 or a PS4 as a Blu-Ray player and I have it mounted on the STB clamper system. It is easy to access over the top of an avant 55, I'm not sure how easy it would be on an avant 75 or 85 unless you have long arms or are tall. Whereas the Toshiba BR is easier to access.One of the main reasons I chose to buy the Toshiba BR over and above the PS4 is so that I could use the BeoRemote One with it, whereas if you go down the PS4 route you have to use the PS4 controller - which is no biggie By having 2 separate BR products, I can still use the PS4 and remote play in another room if I want to whilst the BR is being used.On the clamper system I have:> FOXTEL > PS4> Apple TV I had an issue with my Apple TV the other day where it wouldn't respond to the remote, so I had to plug the power out. It was at that point that I was happy that I decided to mount the ATV on the outside rather than the inside of the Avant.Thanks, Aussie Michael. Only 'things' lost in the flood, thanks. Unpleasant as everything is I am insured and they can be replaced. I searched the STB Brackets web site but couldn't find anything - except brackets, obviously. One suggestion was using a Sony PS3 or PS4 as a Blu-Ray player. Not sure if they can be used vertically but I have seen photos of them in this position. Is that a PS4 I can see at the back of your set in the photos you posted?
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Thanks Aussie Michael.
I will do as you suggest and email STB Brackets Monday morning. I plan to mount two bits of kit behind the Beovision Avant - my Virgin Media TiVo cable box (my main source) and this elusive BR player. As far as I can make out my options are,
A Toshiba BDX5500 (not currently available)
A Panasonic BBT-01 (not currently available)
A Sony PS3 (not currently available)
A Sony PS4
I'm hoping I can track down a stock clearance or second-hand Toshiba or other from somewhere.
Incidentally, I have noticed that a new Beovision Avant 55, motorized stand and one of these BD players is actually less expensive that my damaged Beovision 7-40, motorized stand and Beolab soundbar was when originally purchased.
Using a PlayStation or Xbox for video is very uneconomical and foremost consumes much energy : Heat : fans spinning. Also bad integration with B&O (no or bad puc).Thanks, Aussie Michael. Only 'things' lost in the flood, thanks. Unpleasant as everything is I am insured and they can be replaced. I searched the STB Brackets web site but couldn't find anything - except brackets, obviously. One suggestion was using a Sony PS3 or PS4 as a Blu-Ray player. Not sure if they can be used vertically but I have seen photos of them in this position. Is that a PS4 I can see at the back of your set in the photos you posted?
Updated ps4 and new updated x box will do true 4k movie play back or there's the new Panasonic thx certified player the best you. Can get also comes with two UHD 4k bluerays .
Note that I have just realised that the Toshiba BluRay is a 4K upscaler and not a 4K BR player. But if you're after a normal BR player then I can vouch for it.
Thanks for the advice. It seems my options are getting narrower by the day.
I searched for a Panasonic Blu-Ray player but it seems they all play only in a horizontal position. What I am searching for is a player that operates in an upright position. It seems my options are very limited.
I am searching for a set-up that will duplicate what I had with my flood damaged Beovision 7-40. A 4K up-scaler is acceptable. I have fired off an email to STB about a Toshiba and awaiting a reply.
I have an Avant 55 paired with the Oppo BDB-105D 4K upscaling.
Works fine, all sources works and is recommended by B&O. 🙂
//EA
Certainly it will work fine with OPPO 105, but that would be hard to mount behind the Avant ;-)
By the way - my I ask - why did you choose the 105 instead of the 103?
MM
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