Thinking about BS5/BM5

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beojeff wrote:

Actually, Moxxey, quite a lot has changed since you parted with your BeoSound 5. 

No doubt. I just took exception with the Windows XP-powered BM5, the size of the box (and where to "hide" it), the implementation, all the cables and the expense. I hardly found a pro at all!

On a positive note, I adore my other B&O kit.

moxxey wrote:

beojeff wrote:

Actually, Moxxey, quite a lot has changed since you parted with your BeoSound 5. 

No doubt. I just took exception with the Windows XP-powered BM5, the size of the box (and where to "hide" it), the implementation, all the cables and the expense. I hardly found a pro at all!

On a positive note, I adore my other B&O kit.

I'll certainly agree with you that the BeoMaster 5 is far overpriced. I suspect that B&O recognized this and therefore introduced the Encore at a more attractive price point while holding back certain features just for the BeoSound 5/BeoMaster 5 to justify the price difference. In my opinion, B&O needs to add more features to make the Beomaster 5 more of a video media center to justify the huge price difference.

Beojeff, thanks for your replies.

3 out of 5 is not that bad... it would be nice thou, to be able to stream from online music service, like spotify. I hope they do so.

Can anyone tell me why B&O does not include digital outs on either the Beosystem 3 or Beosound 5 Encore so as to be able to digitally connect to Beolab 5s?  Why would they choose not to support the better connection means of their top of the line speaker?

Beophile wrote:

Can anyone tell me why B&O does not include digital outs on either the Beosystem 3 or Beosound 5 Encore so as to be able to digitally connect to Beolab 5s?  Why would they choose not to support the better connection means of their top of the line speaker?

I second your inquiry.... I find it shocking actually, unless it's technically impossible. 

 

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