Duels wrote:

From a Beoworld perspective I wonder how this affects the funding of the site. I suspect lifestyle av have provided significant financial support.

Lee and I don't expect Beoworld to be affected from our members viewpoint and usage, in fact we have implemented several enhancements recently such as the "Members Account Portal" at http://portal.beoworld.org

Beoworld is a seperate limited company and it is true that Lifestyle did support it financially. Provided members continue to renew their yearly membership and current advertisers continue, then Beoworld will continue for the forseeable future.

I can confirm that the quarterly prize draw will continue as normal.

Duels wrote:

All good things come to an end and I join everyone else in wishing you and you team every success with your next venture with Loewe.

From a Beoworld perspective I wonder how this affects the funding of the site. I suspect lifestyle av have provided significant financial support.

And the prizes etc.

Hope Lee can give everyone an update on the future, especially his plans for Loewe.

I also want to add my thanks to Lee for his help and support during the past nine years since I first worked with him (at Lifestyle AV's original premises in Willingdon).  Over the years, it has been a pleasure to work with Lee and I have been inspired by his dedication and work ethic (and I happily remember the two of us being ejected from "Den Glade Pingvin" bar in Struer in the early hours following a visit to the B&O factory) 👍

It is sad to see such a well renowned business as Lifestyle AV cease trading and I know that this will have been a very difficult decision for Lee to make.  I wish Lee every success for his future and I hope that we will continue to benefit from Lee's experience and insight on this forum.

As Keith has mentioned earlier in the thread, Beoworld is a separate entity to Lifestyle AV, so it is my understanding that there is no threat to Beoworld's future.  With around 16,000 members (including approx. 1,000 silver and gold members who support the site financially), Beoworld is stronger than ever going forwards.

Please rest assured that Sounds Heavenly will also continue to provide sponsorship to Beoworld to ensure that this superb resource continues to go from strength to strength.

Wishing Lee and his family the best for the future, Steve.

Keith Saunders wrote:

Lee and I don't expect Beoworld to be affected from our members viewpoint and usage, in fact we have implemented several enhancements recently such as the "Members Account Portal" at http://portal.beoworld.org

Beoworld is a seperate limited company and it is true that Lifestyle did support it financially. Provided members continue to renew their yearly membership and current advertisers continue, then Beoworld will continue for the forseeable future.

I can confirm that the quarterly prize draw will continue as normal.

Regards Keith....

Wow - didn't see this coming! 

I hope whatever to do next goes very, very well - I'm certain it will if it in any way relies on enthusiasm, professionalism, dedication and good old fashioned hard work.

Very upsetting to hear the sad news Lee.

I know that you have been a huge help and friend to many B&O aficionados around the world.

I trust that whatever new direction you take, it will lead to prosperity and happiness

All the best to you and yours and wishing you all the best

John  :-)

Wishing you all the best in whatever you decide to do. I think it was always a difficult business to be in and considering your success for so long shows the hard work you put into your business

Lee and team,
Having you as a unique PROFESSIONAL team was a great pleasure.
Stay creative in business Lee and let us know what your new drive will be.

Regards, Robert
(I had a tour in Eastbourne by Lee in his store. Great energy, super clean store and stunning product checks process)

Very sad to read Lee's posting.

I join with all other postings in wishing Lee all the best for the future and to thank him for all he's done for Beoworlder's - not least the prize draws and finding those prizes- and all he's done for B&O the brand.

Cheers

perhaps we can all raise a glass to Lee and the team at a set time in the future, where ever in the world we are?

TEL