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Barry Santini
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Barry Santini Posted: Thu, Jan 29 2015 9:51 PM
I love the Beophile site! But I just can't wrap my head around his latest comment, cautioning buyers to be beware about buying any new current B&O product, as it may turn out to be a service orphan if the wrong buyer comes to B&O's rescue.

I don't agree. How about you?
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Sal replied on Thu, Jan 29 2015 10:11 PM

Based on the fact that I just pulled the trigger on a BV-11, apparently I don't agree either, though I have to be honest and say that I'm slightly concerned.

Edit: the link error in this original post has been removed.

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Jonathan replied on Thu, Jan 29 2015 11:44 PM

???

what's a remote control got to do with Beophile's stupid alarmist comments?

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Steffen replied on Fri, Jan 30 2015 12:03 AM

I absolutely don't agree with the comment on Beophile.

And @Sal : Eh - what's the point in posting that link..? A remote control for sale? I hope it's a mistake. Then please provide us the 'real' link... Wink <img src=" />

Sal
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Sal replied on Fri, Jan 30 2015 12:25 AM

sorry, that link was a boneheaded mistake. Will correct when I get home. Can'tedit it right  now.

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MediaBobNY replied on Fri, Jan 30 2015 12:33 AM

I was trying to figure out the metaphor.  But seriously, that's a very unusual thing for the editor of a 'fan' site to say.

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Jeff replied on Fri, Jan 30 2015 1:24 AM

I agree. While no one respects a site that, say, ignores the bad side of things completely, this seems an awful lot like kicking someone when they're down. Not what I'd do to a company I allegedly like.

B&O will hopefully find someone to buy them similar to what happened with McIntosh. First Clarion, then a investment group that owns a lot of audio/video, have owned McIntosh. Unlike some Asian raiders who slap the name on terrible junk, they have continued to let McIntosh be McIntosh, same overbuilt gear, same big blue meters and such, just enough money to expand the product line and keep it fresh. With any luck B&O will find the same.

Jeff

I'm afraid I'm recovering from the BeoVirus. Sad

BeoGreg
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BeoGreg replied on Fri, Jan 30 2015 8:25 AM
Unbelievable ! What a mistake to write that.

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It can't come as a surprice:

I definitely don't agree either - it is pure nonsense.

B&O is struggling, but not dying.

We should do, what we can to keep the wheels turning - and buy whatever we planned, NOW!

MM

There is a tv - and there is a BV

David King
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Well said MM!

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vikinger replied on Fri, Jan 30 2015 9:31 AM

Well it's one paragraph in the middle of some generally good commentary, including the later postings.

Let's face it, retailers are giving longer guarantees now they know that modern electronics are becoming more reliable. At the same time there must be a good chance that ANY manufacturer will go bust or get taken over during an extended 3 or 5 year guarantee period. The same applies to the retailer. 

I never worry about guarantees or companies going under. I buy what I like and can afford after looking at the manufacturer's historical reliability as recorded at places like Beoworld.

Graham

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BeoGreg replied on Fri, Jan 30 2015 12:09 PM
Millemissen:

and buy whatever we planned, NOW!

MM

There is a tv - and there is a BV.

For me Beolit 15 champagne or polar blue is around the corner...

Should arrive soon in the store.
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