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moxxey:Just heard from my dealer this afternoon. Avant production has re-started and my Avant has been prioritised, so will be here next week. Apparently the issue was to do with the panel bonding, rather than finger marks/smears behind the panel.
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Chris:I had a quick visit at my dealer, and I ordered a Beoremote One for the same price as BEO4, to use with my V1. He will give me a call when it arrives. I forgot if it will work also with my Beosound 3200 who is in NL/ML with the V1, better give him a call tomorrow. Do-be-do-be-do. (Frank Sinatra). Scooby Dooby Doo. (Scooby Doo).
KMA
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elephant:Also that store said the additional remote is "satin" (now I remember the first store said "satin" too - not "silk") - I have no idea what that a satin finish might be .... except no distinct sharpness on the rear ?
elephant: And my dealers are still saying they can not just order it
KMA: Did you get any estimate of delivery, or is it still somewhere between next week and December? If you look at the BeoRemote One User Manual at the Customer Service section of bang-olufsen.com, it should work with NL/ML connected systems.
Did you get any estimate of delivery, or is it still somewhere between next week and December? If you look at the BeoRemote One User Manual at the Customer Service section of bang-olufsen.com, it should work with NL/ML connected systems.
No, he will call me. I suppose it will be by the end of next week, otherwise he would told me. I for sure drop a line on the forum when it arrives.
About the NL/ML, thanks for the reference
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Regarding the beoremote one (too long name..), would it not be nice if we could buy just the metal enclosure separately? Then we could change our remotes as we like - since the plastic part is removable (with all the keys and electronics). I am imagining colored aluminum, steel (how cool would a rusted steel remote be?) etc
Michael:Panel bonding? What will happen with the already made units?
Don't ask me! I'm not B&O :) I'm just passing on the fix and info from my dealer.
They have made some minor chassis changes, I hear, to prevent over-heating (the Avant gets too warm, which is a reason for bonding issues). I might be wrong (covering my back here), but that's what I was told.
Maybe my Avant will be a 'MK2' after all ;)
Michael:Regarding the beoremote one (too long name..), would it not be nice if we could buy just the metal enclosure separately? Then we could change our remotes as we like - since the plastic part is removable (with all the keys and electronics). I am imagining colored aluminum, steel (how cool would a rusted steel remote be?) etc
moxxey:Don't ask me! I'm not B&O :) I'm just passing on the fix and info from my dealer. They have made some minor chassis changes, I hear, to prevent over-heating (the Avant gets too warm, which is a reason for bonding issues). I might be wrong (covering my back here), but that's what I was told. Maybe my Avant will be a 'MK2' after all ;)
Chris:No, he will call me. I suppose it will be by the end of next week, otherwise he would told me. I for sure drop a line on the forum when it arrives.
elephant: Daniel: The remote is very easy to use, but I miss the weight of the Beolink 1000/Beo4. The only thing I don´t like is the sharp unpolished surface round the small hole on the backside. This is where you press a small pin to open the remote for battery change (like a sim card on an iPhone). If you drag your fingers on the backside of the remote you feel this. I know there a bigger problems in the world, but they could have polished it one more time after drilling the hole. Went to a different B&O shop and yes you are right. There is a distinct feel to where the hole is - I would not say it was "sharp" just "distinct" and I agree, a pity. Also that store said the additional remote is "satin" (now I remember the first store said "satin" too - not "silk") - I have no idea what that a satin finish might be .... except no distinct sharpness on the rear ? And my dealers are still saying they can not just order it Still I might as well wait to see what the other flavours are like !
Daniel: The remote is very easy to use, but I miss the weight of the Beolink 1000/Beo4. The only thing I don´t like is the sharp unpolished surface round the small hole on the backside. This is where you press a small pin to open the remote for battery change (like a sim card on an iPhone). If you drag your fingers on the backside of the remote you feel this. I know there a bigger problems in the world, but they could have polished it one more time after drilling the hole.
The remote is very easy to use, but I miss the weight of the Beolink 1000/Beo4.
The only thing I don´t like is the sharp unpolished surface round the small hole on the backside. This is where you press a small pin to open the remote for battery change (like a sim card on an iPhone). If you drag your fingers on the backside of the remote you feel this. I know there a bigger problems in the world, but they could have polished it one more time after drilling the hole.
Went to a different B&O shop and yes you are right. There is a distinct feel to where the hole is - I would not say it was "sharp" just "distinct" and I agree, a pity.
Also that store said the additional remote is "satin" (now I remember the first store said "satin" too - not "silk") - I have no idea what that a satin finish might be .... except no distinct sharpness on the rear ?
And my dealers are still saying they can not just order it
Still I might as well wait to see what the other flavours are like !
Correct, distinct is a better word for the hole.
KMA: Chris: No, he will call me. I suppose it will be by the end of next week, otherwise he would told me. I for sure drop a line on the forum when it arrives. Sounds great! Could you PM me your dealer's contact info? I could try to get the BeoRemote One from him, if the Finnish dealers still cannot deliver it...
Chris: No, he will call me. I suppose it will be by the end of next week, otherwise he would told me. I for sure drop a line on the forum when it arrives.
Sounds great!
Could you PM me your dealer's contact info? I could try to get the BeoRemote One from him, if the Finnish dealers still cannot deliver it...
I too would be happy to place an order via Chris !
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The trauma over such a tiny little hole.....and a Danish dilemma to boot.
Where's the Little Dutch Boy's finger when you need it?
Jeff
I'm afraid I'm recovering from the BeoVirus.
vlohjr1:Unfortunately my two week old avant is going back white dust all around the edges Lead time until August The magnet on the end slats of the 18s are coming off so also need to be replaced unfortunately
Michael:Was this dust there all the time or did it come by time?
The magnet on the end slats of the 18s are coming off so also need to be replaced unfortunately
I don't share that issue with my 18s, but B&O are worrying me with these manufacturing problems.
I'm half-tempted to tell my dealer on Monday to put my revised Avant on hold.
Michael: moxxey: Don't ask me! I'm not B&O :) I'm just passing on the fix and info from my dealer. They have made some minor chassis changes, I hear, to prevent over-heating (the Avant gets too warm, which is a reason for bonding issues). I might be wrong (covering my back here), but that's what I was told. Maybe my Avant will be a 'MK2' after all ;) It seems true! My avant gets REALLY hot. I can't believe how hot it gets but I hope they will fix it.
moxxey: Don't ask me! I'm not B&O :) I'm just passing on the fix and info from my dealer. They have made some minor chassis changes, I hear, to prevent over-heating (the Avant gets too warm, which is a reason for bonding issues). I might be wrong (covering my back here), but that's what I was told. Maybe my Avant will be a 'MK2' after all ;)
It seems true! My avant gets REALLY hot. I can't believe how hot it gets but I hope they will fix it.
Where gets it hot?
KMA: Could you PM me your dealer's contact info? I could try to get a BeoRemote One from him, if the Finnish dealers still cannot deliver it...
Could you PM me your dealer's contact info? I could try to get a BeoRemote One from him, if the Finnish dealers still cannot deliver it...
I suppose it will be by the end of next week! But I call him monday morning to be sure of it. He told me the day at the Avant presentation it would be available in June, so I ordered last week and he did not mention it would took long to deliver. If so, I would be happy to help you to get one.
I can confirm that ordering for Beoremote one is not available as a single item at this moment in time.
I ordered another 4 Avants yesterday and tried to add an additional remote, but the system was having none of it! Told me one remote per Avant....
This is due to change in the near future - but certainly hasn't yet.
Chris:I suppose it will be by the end of next week! But I call him monday morning to be sure of it. He told me the day at the Avant presentation it would be available in June, so I ordered last week and he did not mention it would took long to deliver. If so, I would be happy to help you to get one. “The hell with the rules. If it sounds right, then it is.”
SHEFFIELD: I can confirm that ordering for Beoremote one is not available as a single item at this moment in time.
A fast Google on the net, take a look here: http://www.hegeman-audio-video.nl/bang-olufsen/accessoires/20-accessoires/P110-beoremote-1 and another site, but look at the price: http://www.beoshop.co.uk/index.php?route=product/product&product_id=192
I will now more tomorrow, what the shipment is for my country.
SHEFFIELD:I can confirm that ordering for Beoremote one is not available as a single item at this moment in time. I ordered another 4 Avants yesterday and tried to add an additional remote, but the system was having none of it! Told me one remote per Avant.... This is due to change in the near future - but certainly hasn't yet.
Chris:A fast Google on the net, take a look here: http://www.hegeman-audio-video.nl/bang-olufsen/accessoires/20-accessoires/P110-beoremote-1 The green button on the right says 'op voorraad' (in stock). Maybe it depends on the country for a delivery? “The hell with the rules. If it sounds right, then it is.”
Available later this year
I'll post when it becomes open for ordering as an individual product...
elephant:I started to get excited about ordering online and then I spotted this half way down the page :--Available later this year
SHEFFIELD:I'll post when it becomes open for ordering as an individual product...
KMA:Thank you KMA Current setup : BeoVision 11-46 with Apple TV, Sony BDP-S780, Mac Mini, PlayMaker , BeoLab 3 , BeoLab 11 , Beo5 , BeoPlay A8 . B&O product history since 1991: Ridiculously long to list in a signature.
What's the rush for the new remote? I will order one too, but I am happy to wait until they become available. Beo 4/5/6 are perfectly good remotes in the meantime.
B&O products are V1-32, BS2, H95, E8 and an Essence remote.11-46 now replaced with Sony A90J 65”, Sony HT-A9, Sony UBP-X800M2 and Sony SRS-NS7.
The Beonic Man:What's the rush for the new remote? I will order one too, but I am happy to wait until they become available. Beo 4/5/6 are perfectly good remotes in the meantime. We can rebuild him...we have the technology.
The Beonic Man:What's the rush for the new remote? I will order one too, but I am happy to wait until they become available. Beo 4/5/6 are perfectly good remotes in the meantime.
Well that's certainly a very detailed response KMA and I can see your frustration. I am sure there is a valid reason why the remote is not yet available. Perhaps in light of the recent production issues around the Avant they are still tweaking the new remotes, which would be understandable I think. We know that they will be available to buy separately soon, so that's great, it's just a matter of waiting a little longer.
I do agree that the Beo 5 config tool in dealers hands was a bit of a disaster! Such a shame because I really liked the design at the time and it's still a favourite of mine as it is very B&O looking I think, and a wonderful concept. But yes, updating it was horrific. I remember the trouble I had with mine, back and forth to the dealer so many times.
The new remote will do very well I think, and it seems the Avant is doing too, aside from some teething problems at incept. Really pleased for B&O.
Not too long to go then KMA, hang on in their, you'll have you're new remote soon.
Regarding the Config Tool, I doubt it's a Parallels issue, more likely a Win 8.1 issue. Have you run all the Windows updates? You could try stopping the firewall too and making sure Defender is off, preferably uninstalling it if you haven't already. Then try again. Wouldn't it be better to just run XP virtually too, and find the latest copy of the Config tool from somewhere? Run the 32 bit version and that should it.
The Beonic Man: Regarding the Config Tool, I doubt it's a Parallels issue, more likely a Win 8.1 issue. Have you run all the Windows updates? You could try stopping the firewall too and making sure Defender is off, preferably uninstalling it if you haven't already. Then try again. Wouldn't it be better to just run XP virtually too, and find the latest copy of the Config tool from somewhere? Run the 32 bit version and that should it.
elephant:We are spreading our love around we were in a different suburb picking up an XC60 to test drive and so we walked around the corner to see the new B&O store and take our 3rd look at the Avant "Oh look" said she/we, "the store is modelled on the BeoLab 18s"
we were in a different suburb picking up an XC60 to test drive and so we walked around the corner to see the new B&O store and take our 3rd look at the Avant
"Oh look" said she/we, "the store is modelled on the BeoLab 18s"
Over here we have a tunnel modelled after the 18's :)
I thought the bno OS was now Linux based ?
Windoze is nothng but hassle.
I have watched this thread from the start.Yes, I was at the launch and was impressed with the stand the most,and also the price.I thought everything else was nothing special.It never had me saying,I wanted one like other previous models did.
I also recall beoworlders on many occasions complaining, that B&o are so behind in the times,with technology,too expensive etc.They finally jump on the band wagon,and here we are,beoworlders complaining again.This is why in the past that B&o waiting for technology to develop and stabilise itself in the market,were then ,they worked out how to make it easier for their clients to embrace,that was one of the goals of the brand.
Like cars,I would never buy the first mark of anything,as the niggles have to be found and ironed out.Look at a mark 1 bv-7 then a mk-6.its like night and day.The same will happen with the avant,there will be different marks,every time improving,along with a price increase.
Granted it's not built in Denmark and I admit I would rather it was,and would pay more for it.Its like buying a tartan kilt made in England,it's not got the sane authenticity.
I can see why B&o have followed suit,to cut costs and to compete in a struggling market.I admit I am impressed with what you get for the price,compared with what I paid for the original avant 11 years ago.
I think the new avant Will turnout to be a fantastic seller for the brand,and a great tv,when the content, which it deserves, establishes itself,like hd has finally.
I just think we will be on a mark 3 model when it comes into it's own,so sticking with my beovisions for a little while yet.Without the early adopters,and niggles B&o would not have a base to improve on,so good on you all.