my guess is he doesn't use the Sony smart apps, but probably those on something connected to the OPP 203.

From what i understand, the 203 doesn't have any built in streaming anymore, but can handle a streaming box connected to it.

Interested as to what the answer is of course......

Sandyb wrote:

Interested as to what the answer is of course......

Yes!

But wouldn't that be a mess of controlling?

It certainly does not seem like the simplicity of remote controlling, that I like with a B&O setup.

MM

i couldn't not agree more....one remote is very much a first world problem i concede, but one that does make day to day life quite pleasant (especially when switching between the tennis and the golf of course!)

No,  I actually have a 15 year old Pronto TSU1000 that can operate all 3. I'm expecting to replace the Pronto with a new Neeo. I've also had an IR distribution system for years that feeds the IR to where I have my video components although for the Beosystem 4 I have a separate B&O IR receiver that plugs into a wall port, behind the TV, connected to a separate Cat6 cable I had previously run through the walls, back to the video components area. and into the Beosystem 4. When I bought the Beosystem 4 I had hoped to reuse an AV7000 IR receiver that was already installed into a wall but it didn't work out. I may try again as I think I can make an adapter plug since I now have printouts of the wiring.

Millemissen wrote:

I guess only 2 - if the OPPO 203 is PUC'ed, there is no need for the original remote.

Anyway the SONY has to be turned on and the input/OPPO-picture must be choosen.

Do you have a center speaker/BeoLab? 

Does that mean, that you use the SONY as a monitor only, or?

How about the internal apps on the SONY - how do you get sound from those on the BSys4?

MM

I do have a BL4000 for center. I primarily use the Sony as a monitor but when I was pulling new HDMI cabling I pulled out my old optical cable as well as the old HDMI. If I had left the optical in I'm sure I could have figured a way to connect it to the Beosystem 4. Right now internal apps on the Sony default to the internal speakers which are the ones build into the acoustic panel of the screen. They are not bad but certainly not B&O sound. The Sony TV did the default without any action on my part.

I rarely use the internal apps so it hasn't been an issue. I primarily use the two Oppos and the ChannelMaster DVR+ as my primary video sources and they are feed into the Beosystem 4.

pjk561 wrote:

No,  I actually have a 15 year old Pronto TSU1000 that can operate all 3. I'm expecting to replace the Pronto with a new Neeo.

Why not use a Beo5 or Beo6 ;)

It can control all of them, just like your Pronto..

/Jacob

Sandyb wrote:

my guess is he doesn't use the Sony smart apps, but probably those on something connected to the OPP 203.

From what i understand, the 203 doesn't have any built in streaming anymore, but can handle a streaming box connected to it.

Interested as to what the answer is of course......

You can stream from a local NAS or other DNLA sources directly through the Oppo but I don't have a NAS. I could attach a ROKU Premium + box  with a 4K switch along with an HDFury Vertex to strip HDMI audio (I've already purchased a Vertex, which I haven't received it as yet) or use an HDFury AVR-Key. One other possibility is to plug the Roku into the HDMI in port of the Oppo. Right now Oppo's HDMI in port has certain issues that Oppo is working on.

Weebyx wrote:

pjk561 wrote:

No,  I actually have a 15 year old Pronto TSU1000 that can operate all 3. I'm expecting to replace the Pronto with a new Neeo.

Why not use a Beo5 or Beo6 ;)

It can control all of them, just like your Pronto..

/Jacob

I've been a patient NEEO Kickstarter supporter for several years now. We'll see how that works out. They just sent out notice they are beginning to ship to their Kickstarter supporters.

Sure you can do much, if you know howto and are willing to make 'some' compromises.

However, I am convinced that the B&O guys have done their utmost to make the LG/BV (the Eclipse) act like a true BV, when it comes to the handling.

But - unfortunately we still don't really know...yet!

MM

In less than a week we all know a lot more facts about Eclipse. Spoke with my dealer today. He recieves Eclipse next wednesday. I will make my final judgement then but I´m excited from what I`ve learnt so far.