Find The Right Digital Audio Receivers (DARs)

Sonos ZonePlayer S5

The ZonePlayer S5 shrinks the Sonos streaming music experience down to a compact single-speaker system with great sound, which you can control from any iPhone or iPod Touch.

Specs: Network audio player, Stereo, Network audio player - AAC, MP3, WAV, WMA, AIFF, FLAC, Audible, Ogg Vorbis, Apple Lossless, White, 14.4 in x 4.8 in x 8.5 in, 9.1 lbs

WD TV Live HD Media Player

If you don't already own an Xbox 360 or PlayStation 3 and are serious about networked streaming, the WD TV Live is probably one of your best choices for getting content to your TV.

Specs: Digital multimedia receiver, Stereo, Remote control

Logitech Squeezebox Radio (black)

The Logitech Squeezebox Radio has an exceptional design, an unmatched variety of streaming music services, and solid sonics, making it the top value pick for Wi-Fi radios.

Specs: Network audio player, Stereo, Network audio player - AAC, MP3, WAV, WMA, AIFF, FLAC, Ogg Vorbis, Apple Lossless, Remote control, Black, 8.7 in x 5.0 in x 5.1 in

Logitech Squeezebox Radio (red)

The Logitech Squeezebox Radio has an exceptional design, an unmatched variety of streaming music services, and solid sonics, making it the top value pick for Wi-Fi radios.

Specs: AV receiver, Remote control, Red, 8.7 in x 8.5 in x 5.1 in

Philips Streamium NP2500

The Philips NP2500 offers many of the features available on more-expensive digital audio streamers for less money and has an attractive color display, but it's hard to see from a distance and playback has some occasional hiccups.

Specs: Network audio player, Stereo, Network audio player - AAC, PCM, WMA, FLAC, Ogg Vorbis, Remote control, 10 in x 1.3 in x 3.9 in, 16.2 oz

Sony Bravia Internet Video Link (DMX-NV1)

The Sony Bravia Internet Video Link (DMX-NV1) will stream Web video and Amazon Video On Demand to your Bravia HDTV, but its slow interface and limited content options will have you looking at alternatives.

Specs: Digital multimedia receiver

Grace Digital Bravado GDI-IRD4400M

The Grace Digital Bravado Wi-Fi radio has a unique component-style design and better sound than step-down models.

Specs: Network audio player, Network audio player -, Remote control, 12 in x 8 in x 3 in, 7.9 lbs, None

Philips Streamium NP2900

The Philips NP2900 is a great-sounding Wi-Fi radio with a unique color display, but it doesn't offer enough features to justify its price premium over competitors.

Specs: Network audio player, Stereo, 30 Watt, Network audio player - AAC, PCM, WMA, FLAC, Ogg Vorbis, Remote control, 13.7 in x 2.7 in x 3.9 in, 3.3 lbs

Livio Radio

Despite some missing features and average sonics, the Livio Radio's beautiful design, simple controls, and affordable price make it an excellent Wi-Fi radio for Pandora fans.

Specs: Network audio player, Network audio player -, Remote control

Oxx Digital Tube

The Oxx Digital Tube's unique design allows it to put out more bass than other Wi-Fi radios, but it takes up a lot of space, is difficult to navigate, and lacks additional music streaming services.

Specs: Network audio player, Stereo, Network audio player - AAC, MP3, WAV, WMA, AIFF, Ogg Vorbis, Remote control, 15.5 in x 5.7 in x 4.9 in, 3.5 lbs

Netgear Digital Entertainer Elite EVA9150

While it's a bit pricey and far from perfect, the Netgear Digital Entertainer Elite EVA9150 offers an easy way to access the widest array of digital audio, photo, and, especially, video files for the do-it-yourself crowd.

Specs: Digital multimedia receiver, Stereo, Universal remote control

Roku HD Player (Netflix Player)

The one-two punch of Amazon and Netflix makes the Roku Player an enticing choice for anyone looking for a simple, convenient, and affordable alternative to cable or satellite TV.

2Wire MediaPoint Digital Media Player w/ Blockbuster OnDemand

While it falls short of competing options from Vudu, Apple, and Roku, the 2Wire Blockbuster OnDemand box offers basic on-demand movie streaming at an attractive price.

Specs: Digital multimedia receiver, Remote control

Linksys Media Center Extender DMA2200 - DVD player / digital multimedia receiver

A bargain price and built-in DVD player distinguishes the Linksys DMA2200 from rival Windows Media Center Extenders, but we found the performance to be inconsistent.

Specs: DVD player / digital multimedia receiver, Stereo, Remote control

Linksys Media Center Extender DMA2100

CNET did not review the Linksys DMA2100, but we did review the step-up model in the series.

Specs: Digital multimedia receiver, Stereo, Remote control

Logitech Squeezebox Boom

The Logitech Squeezebox Boom is the best all-in-one tabletop Wi-Fi radio we've seen to date.

Specs: Network audio player, Stereo, 30 Watt, Network audio player - AAC, MP3, WAV, WMA, AIFF, FLAC, Apple Lossless, Remote control (Infrared)

Philips NP1100/37

The Philips NP1100/37 lacks the bells and whistles of some other network digital audio players, but it should satisfy those looking for basic streaming on a budget.

Specs: Network audio player, Stereo, Network audio player - AAC, MP3, PCM, WMA, Remote control, 7.7 in x 1.5 in x 4.1 in, 15.5 oz

Sonos ZonePlayer ZP120

The ZonePlayer ZP120 expands your Sonos Digital Audio System to another room.

Specs: Digital audio receivers, Stereo, Network audio player - AAC, MP3, WAV, WMA, AIFF, FLAC, Audible, Ogg Vorbis, Apple Lossless, 7.3 in x 8.1 in x 3.5 in, 5.1 lbs

Sonos ZonePlayer ZP80

The ZonePlayer ZP80 expands your Sonos Digital Audio System to another room.

Specs: Network audio player, Stereo, Network audio player - AAC, MP3, WAV, WMA, AIFF, FLAC, Audible, Ogg Vorbis, Apple Lossless, None, Light gray, 5.4 in x 5.5 in x 2.9 in, 1.5 lbs, None, -1

Sonos ZonePlayer ZP90

The ZonePlayer ZP90 expands your Sonos Digital Audio System to another room.

Specs: Digital audio receivers, Stereo, Network audio player - AAC, MP3, WAV, WMA, AIFF, FLAC, Audible, Ogg Vorbis, Apple Lossless, Light gray, 5.4 in x 5.5 in x 2.9 in, 1.5 lbs