Typical price: £650
What is it: Multi-room, hard disk-based networked music jukebox
What we think: Great value and function as a package, but some products perform individual functions better
What you need to know
Reviewed on: 2 October 2008
Tags: Sony, Sony Giga Juke NAS-SC55, speakers, connections, database
We like:
Ease of use; good value when bought as a package; great screen; acceptable sound quality
We don't like:
Bundled speakers; lacklustre music format support; sluggish CD ripping speed
Also known as:
NAS5STATIONPN; NASSC55PKE.CEK; NASS55HDE.CEK; GigaJuke; NAS-SC555PKE
You might also need:
Headphones; NAS-C5E GigaJuke Wireless Player; iPod; Better speakers; Internet access
CNET UK judgement:
Sony's Giga Juke NAS-SC55 is a multi-room wireless music system comprising two products: the main NAS-S55HDE hi-fi and the smaller NAS-C5E wireless speaker system. For the price, the package offers a solid balance of features, usability and value, packaged in a stylish and functional design, but it's not without its issues
Full review:
Sony's Giga Juke NAS-SC55 is a multi-room wireless music system comprising two products: the main NAS-S55HDE hi-fi and the smaller NAS-C5E wireless speaker system. The main unit can be purchased on its own, and will stream music to as many as five NAS-C5E wireless speakers around the house, should you want to add these at a later date. Continue Reading...
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