For masterlink, you can add a module that does that. I doubt seriously that it will be based on BS3. No way at that price.

I think the big let down will be that it doesn't have surround, or at least per current european spec. If they have a basic TV chassis for the US there is no reason that they won't do other TVs as well. So there is a glimpse of hope.

I think the current BV7 is as good as it gets when it comes to value for the money among the B&O products. If I would have the space (620 sqf NYC one bed) I would get one.

JK 

Oh, I didn't think in any way we would be getting the bang of a BS3 for $4K. I was thinking basic surround. If we're paying a little over 1/2 of BS3 price, we should be getting what we paid for. Again hoping it's not seriously ill-equipped.

Hopefully masterlink without the "added module" as in the EU units. The BV8 spec (EU) states it has a powerlink out, is this for L and R front stereo? I can live without surround if L an R fronts can be my BL3s, which with masterlink act as my speakers for the BS9000.

Wifey and I live in Indianapolis (we're both former NYers, me from Queens, and she's from Long Island), and our place is smallish for midwest standards: 1100sqft condo downtown... If I could I'd send all my current B & O away for a pair of BL5's. I don't care how big they are! LOL

-Sal

BV 8 32" is not exactly the smaller TV that I had hoped B&O would bring to North America.  I was hoping for the Beocenter 6 26" which I think is a much better design.  A Beovision 7 32" would be even better but I am sure it would cost much more.

Bill 

Bang & Olufsen does a lot of business in large cities where people have smaller apartments and condos.  I think in New York city, there are at least 4 B&O stores.

 You are probably correct that most people want at least a 32" TV in their living room but a 26" would be useful in the bedroom.

I just don't like the design of the BV8.  You can get a much better TV for $4000. 

I agree with you about there being a need for the smaller screens in the cities where condos and apartments are common. It has taken a long time for us to get the BV7 and now the intro to the BV8. It is only a matter of time before we get more options here as the American demand for high quality products increases. The looks of the BV8 are unique and to be honest I think that it will grow on to people, just like the BL5s did. The BV8 will be a cool tv for the bedroom since it is affordable, in the B&O world.

Joe