I am very happy to have one and I will 4 sure not sell it, even CDs are outdated one time. But I am curious what will B&O offer instead then, BS5 is not a superior product for me as there is a lot to be done till the music can be played on it (downloading mp3 music via net, loading to BM5). It also only has internet radio, so terestial can no longer ne played.

Rubbish. 

Honestly, I think B&O would make a big mistake if they scrap the 9000.

At least not before they introduce a viable alternative. Though I think they should give the 9000 a nice update, both internally and externally and make it available in a multitude of colours. Nothing beats the interaction this unit gives.... more fun to watch it in action and change disks than looking at the static lcd display of the BS5.

This machine has plenty of life left into it if B&O plays its cards right. I saw the white version the other week and I fell in love it with all over again...

Not heard anything about this myself, and i suppose i'm pretty well informed?!

I wouldn't be surprised though if this happens in the not too distant future - it's been around a long time, and CD's are on their way out.  The BeoSound 4 can cater for CD lovers, so at least something in the range would be a solution for them.

A 'special edition' usually heralds a product nearing the end of it's lifespan - they do that with cars..

Lee

9 LEE wrote:

Not heard anything about this myself, and i suppose i'm pretty well informed?!

I wouldn't be surprised though if this happens in the not too distant future - it's been around a long time, and CD's are on their way out.  The BeoSound 4 can cater for CD lovers, so at least something in the range would be a solution for them.

A 'special edition' usually heralds a product nearing the end of it's lifespan - they do that with cars..

Lee

Lee,

I thought the same thing, though I am sorry to say that the BS4 would definately not be an option for me. Personally I don't like listening to a whole album in one go. I have records and a turntable for that. I just love to pick out 6 cd's and put it on shuffle and just let it run it course. 

I find alot of people do download songs, but often rip their favourite cd's or compilations back to cd in the end....

I have heard the same Rumor, but I can't remember if it was from my dealer or here on the forum.

It was 20 years ahead design-wise when it was launched, and still is. 

Are you sure these rumours are not based on encouraging customers to purchase the product before it's gone for good?

I don't want to shock you, but most dealers are just sales people and, as salesmen, want to make as much money as possible. In these difficult times (I work in the magazine industry, where advertising is down 40% and it's desperate) it's easy to start employing tactics that are used to shock - ie. 'this might not be around much longer, so buying now is to your benefit'.

I'd trust what Trip and Lee have to say.

This is true.  Thank god someone has made the decision finally to end this unit.  It is a beautiful piece, sadly though the tech will become more outdated without serious investment shortly.

Get em while they're hot.

moxxey wrote:

Are you sure these rumours are not based on encouraging customers to purchase the product before it's gone for good?

I don't want to shock you, but most dealers are just sales people and, as salesmen, want to make as much money as possible. In these difficult times (I work in the magazine industry, where advertising is down 40% and it's desperate) it's easy to start employing tactics that are used to shock - ie. 'this might not be around much longer, so buying now is to your benefit'.

I'd trust what Trip and Lee have to say.

Moxxey does have a point. I think I've heard, or read a rumour that there might be another B&O price increase... a big one... anyone else heard that?