Price range: £326.66 - £599.99
What is it: Wi-Fi jukebox and audio streamer with hard drive
What we think: Riddled with performance issues, but still an appealing multi-room networked audio solution
What you need to know
Reviewed on: 9 April 2008
Tags: philips, stations, hard drive, hard disk
We like:
Easy to use and set up; decent Wi-Fi functionality; improved display; simple navigation; built-in CD database
We don't like:
A little expensive; small hard drive; very slow performance; occasional network issues; lack of codec support
Also known as:
Philips WACS7500/05
You might also need:
iPod; stereo audio cable
CNET.co.uk judgement:
A system with great potential but severely let down by poor codec support and extremely slow CD ripping and network performance. That said, it's unique in its abilities as a complete package and if you want a one-stop networked audio solution for multiple rooms, you're certain to overlook the negative aspects of the system
Philips Streamium WACS7500 History
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