Typical price: £230
What is it: Hard disk-based, networked audio-streaming micro hi-fi
What we think: Not without its share of issues, but generally an excellent streaming hi-fi for those on a budget
What you need to know
Reviewed on: 12 March 2008
Tags: Philips, Philips WAC3500D, memory stick, networks, lossless format
We like:
Price; decent sound quality; easy to use; good software included; works with Wi-Fi or Ethernet
We don't like:
Hard disk could be bigger; limited codec support; no lossless CD ripping option
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CNET UK judgement:
On the whole, an excellent choice of micro hi-fi. With decent sound and performance, streaming media a bonus and an internal hard disk, it's a sure winner. If your budget is limited, you should find this an acceptable choice
Full review:
As home networks get ever more ubiquitous, so too have media streamers. We've seen some from Philips before, like the WACS7000, but we're looking at a very affordable standalone streaming hi-fi, the WAC3500D. Continue Reading...
Philips WAC3500D History
3 Mar 2008 in Crave
Hands-on with the Philips WAC3500D
We go hands-on crazy with the Philips WAC3500D. It's a budget media streamer and hard disk-based music server, and it's got loads of love for Wi-Fi, too. Not bad for just over £200
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