Short form review of B&O.... sound quality equivalent to components of similar functionality costing 20-30% less
Company which invests hugely in R&D as well as design (justifying the cost?)
Over the years:
Linear tracking turntables with world leading cartridges
Developed Dolby HXpro and had top notch cassette decks
B&O afficionados could go on...
I still prefer Quad electrostatics - but I have heard very good things from B&O speakers - and have a pair in my study.
For a fully integrated system they are hard to beat