Jk,

I think we share about the same likening for smallish screens. However, BV/BC26 may be just too small. I haven't been using the IR Trans lately - to tell you the truth I have forgotten the whole thing. Now that you mentioned, it would have a role in my set-up! It was easy to program, but eventually perhaps even that little was too much for me(?). Is it better/improved by now?

 Mico,

This is good to learn (taht the texts are ok)! Although I have to say that BS3 + Pioneer/Panasonic plasma is bit out of my price range. Besides, at the moment the TV has to be on a stand (in front of a book shell).

Sinuhe 

Just a small point on the Loewe connect as we have had two to play with instore since november.

1. You can integrate the B&O you list bar the DVD1 without any problem.

2. The connectability is unbelievably easy, I remember the advent of Beomedia and everything it promised, and like so many dealers I stood there going "What?" dont get me wrong this may have improved but the connect is a case of plug in search for network and play your music, photos or videos, Is very impressive and at a retail price tag of around £2300 for a 37" and probably around £2500 for the 42" with hard drive and media centre a pretty decent price too. and a freeview box which decodes in the HD format of MHEG5, plus you can add in DVB-s modules incase you wish to have freesat instead of freeview.

Anyway just thought I would let you know how sweet a set it is from experience.

Hi Wilson,

Thanks for your input. Do you mean the Loewe remote (assist 1) can control DVD1 through Loewe Connect TV? 

Hi Sinuhe,

No sorry, my bad english, I meant everything except the DVD1 as it needs the B&O tv to control it, sadly, However with the connect you can play all your movies off a hard drive through its media centre. Anyway hope that helps and any more questions please feel free to ask.

Regards

Dave

I fitted a STB-C once to an MX7000 and it worked brilliantly - you have to remove the satellite module though to fit it (if it has one) the only reservation I'd have is that it's not future proof and I don't know if it would support future boxes.

I can recommend the Lintronic box which I'm using as it is a fully programable IR Converter so allows you to use your BEO4 to control all sorts of non-b&o devices - iPod, STB, DVD etc. etc. and with a bit of programming is almost seemless. Might be a cheaper alternative. Downside is that if you have a link system instaleld in other rooms it doesn't integrate, although you can get round this with additional Lintronic equipment.