Philips MCI8080, a modern audio system with Wi-Fi and 160GB hard drive

It is now a matter of fact, the traditional hi-fi does not have more sense now that the audio sources are many and come from different devices such as PC / notebook, Blu-ray, game consoles, smart phones and portable audio players. You do not need to have a house full of speakers, amplifiers and cables dangling, just a single system capable of interfacing with all devices. The MCI8080 Philips is one of them, which is a modern audio system equipped with Wi-Fi (802.11b/g/n), HDMI, USB, CD and DVD player, a 160GB hard drive, an LCD control screen and optional dock for iPhone / iPod, where there is a need.

To enrich the set of doors is also a DLNA (Digital Living Network Alliance that is), a standard established by Sony, which regulates the interaction between different devices that can distribute audio streaming. Another interesting feature is the ability to control everything by smart phones in a way similar to the function of the Apple Remote, it is sufficient to download the appropriate app for Android or iPhone OS for full system control.

The MCI8080 includes a Class D digital amplifier with two channels of 50W, which are used in two cases with a tweater by an inch and a speaker for medium and low 5-inch and a quarter. According to the review of the quality of sound is TrustedReview eleveta, clean uncompressed video playback and more than adequate even in those compressed as MP3 and AAC.

The Philips MCI8080 is easy to use and promises a versatility of uses to 360 °, but is not a product free of defects. Such as how Internet radio is not yet mature and it seems the lack of a Blu-ray on such a device is felt. For more details we refer to the review of Trusted Review. The product is available in Italy at a price of 999 € is not just affordable, but you know, the new technology will make you pay.