Nearly three years since the release of their BeoSound 5 system, Bang & Olufsen is following up with the all-new BeoSound 5 Encore. The new device maintains the 10.4-inch LCD/scroll wheel controller while losing the need for a music server by running headless with a slew of connectivity options that include USB storage, NAS and A2DP Bluetooth adaptability, and the choice of more than 13,000 internet radio stations.
As with most of its designs, Bang & Olufsen is charging a premium for the new BeoSound add-on. It should cost $3,350 when it arrives in stores in August.