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Hi guys.
Been on the forums lurking but haven't posted but absorbed lots of information when I purchased my AVANT 55 and BL20 in May 2015 from the Bondi Junction Sydney Store. I've been very happy with the integrated setup, look and sound and overall service. I''ve had a number of B&O products over the years.
Prior to recent NYE, the TV screen went all fuzzy and static on the screen. The speakers seem to be working fine.
Been told by the service person that its $2300 plus approx $450 to replace the main board. Call it $3k
I've subsequently read about the issues with the Australian distributor , store closures and B&O at large. tbh if i didn't invest in the BL20, I prob would have sold the TV and gone to another brand.
So my options are:
1) spend $3k and hope to get another 3-5 years of happy use of the B&O tv and speaker
2) Spend $10k for the eclipse hopefully less and hope to use the motor stand and speakers and sell the avant for parts for 2-3k. This would cost $6-7k but i'd get a newer TV but have the B&O warranty/ overall brand in question. Eclipse is coming up to 17months old. This would have made more sense maybe a year ago before bigger issues came up as well.
3) sell the BL20 and TV and move to another brand/setup. Can I integrate the BL20 with other TV's ?
Such a shame whats happening with the Australian distributor and overall brand.
Thank you so much for your advice.
Nico (lost without his AVANT tv use