Shop for digital media receivers

• CNET Editor rating:
  4.0 stars Excellent
• Average user rating: 3.5 stars out of 24 reviews

The Bottom Line: With its excellent iPod-like remote, the Logitech Squeezebox Duet is an ideal way to stream the full range of digital music--including files on your computer's hard drive, premium subscription music services, and free Internet radio--to your living room stereo system. Read review

Specs: Remote control

• CNET Editor rating:
  4.0 stars Excellent
• Average user rating: 3.0 stars out of 160 reviews

The Bottom Line: With its enhanced iTunes video offerings, PC-free operation, and a lower price tag, the updated Apple TV is a compelling Internet-enabled entertainment device for the living room. Read review

Specs: Digital multimedia receiver, Remote control

• CNET Editor rating:
  4.0 stars Excellent
• Average user rating: 3.5 stars out of 11 reviews

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

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

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good
• Average user rating: 3.5 stars out of 7 reviews

The Bottom Line: Whether you use it as a digital photo frame, Internet radio receiver, an advanced alarm clock, or some Web 2.0 task of your own devising, the Chumby is an extremely fun tech toy for the wired, modern home. Read review

Specs: Digital multimedia receiver

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good
• Average user rating: 3.5 stars out of 9 reviews

The Bottom Line: A few minor flaws notwithstanding, the Grace Wireless Internet Radio is a great Wi-Fi radio at a relatively affordable price. Read review

Specs: Network audio player / clock radio, 4.5 Watt, Network audio player - AAC, MP3, WAV, WMA, AIFF, Black, 9.8 in x 5.1 in x 5.3 in, 4.4 lbs

• CNET Editor rating:
  4.0 stars Excellent
• Average user rating: 4.5 stars out of 2 reviews

The Bottom Line: An evolutionary upgrade of past Slingbox models, the Slingbox Solo remains an excellent way to stream your home TV programming to an increasingly wide variety of broadband-connected computers and smart phones. Read review

Specs: Digital multimedia receiver, Stereo

• CNET Editor rating:
  4.0 stars Excellent
• Average user rating: 3.0 stars out of 5 reviews

The Bottom Line: The Sling Media Pro-HD streams live TV to your PC or smartphone--but for most users, its excellent HD-capable picture quality will be diminished when accessed outside of the home network. Read review

Specs: Stereo

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good
• Average user rating: 3.0 stars out of 27 reviews

The Bottom Line: Vudu sets itself apart from similar Internet video-on-demand boxes such as Apple and Netflix by delivering movies at better quality--up to full 1080p HD resolution and 5.1 surround sound. Read review

Specs: Stereo, Remote control

• CNET Editor rating:
  2.5 stars Average
• Average user rating: 1.5 stars out of 3 reviews

The Bottom Line: 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. Read review

Specs: Digital multimedia receiver

• CNET Editor rating:
  4.0 stars Excellent
• Average user rating: 3.5 stars out of 23 reviews

The Bottom Line: With its enhanced iTunes video offerings, PC-free operation, and a lower price tag, the updated Apple TV is a compelling Internet-enabled entertainment device for the living room. Read review

Specs: Digital multimedia receiver, Remote control

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good
• Average user rating: 2.5 stars out of 62 reviews

The Bottom Line: Equally adept at streaming audio, photos, and HD video, the D-Link MediaLounge DSM-520 offers a winning combination of impressive features and performance at an affordable price. Read review

Specs: Digital multimedia receiver, Remote control

• CNET Editor rating:
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• Average user rating: 3.0 stars out of 6 reviews

Specs: Digital multimedia receiver, Stereo, Remote control

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good
• Average user rating: 2.0 stars out of 20 reviews

The Bottom Line: While it's not as slick as Apple TV and its performance isn't flawless, the Netgear EVA8000's awesome array of features should delight tech-savvy digital media hounds. Read review

Specs: Digital multimedia receiver, Stereo, Remote control

• CNET Editor rating:
  4.0 stars Excellent
• Average user rating: 4.5 stars out of 4 reviews

The Bottom Line: The Logitech Squeezebox is an excellent choice for anyone who's serious about streaming digital audio, although buyers should also consider the newer Squeezebox Duet. Read review

Specs: Network audio player, Stereo, Network audio player - AAC, MP2, MP3, PCM, WAV, WMA, AIFF, FLAC, Ogg Vorbis, Apple Lossless, Remote control (Infrared), 7.6 in x 3.1 in x 3.7 in

• CNET Editor rating:
  4.0 stars Excellent
• Average user rating: 3.5 stars out of 40 reviews

The Bottom Line: While its ability to accept multiple sources and optional HD is overkill for most users, the more-expensive Slingbox Pro makes sense for hardcore Slingers with gobs of video gear. Read review

Specs: Digital multimedia receiver

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good
• Average user rating: 4.0 stars out of 2 reviews

The Bottom Line: The Sony VAIO VGF-WA1 is a stylish tabletop radio that can stream digital music from your PC, but a few key feature upgrades would have made us like it even more. Read review

Specs: Portable network audio player / digital player, Stereo, 6 bands, AAC, MP3, PCM, WAV, WMA, ATRAC3, ATRAC3plus, Network audio player - AAC, MP3, PCM, WAV, WMA, Remote control (Infrared), White, 15 in x 4.6 in x 5.5 in, 5.5 lbs, Yes, None

• CNET Editor rating:
  4.0 stars Excellent
• Average user rating: 4.0 stars out of 20 reviews

The Bottom Line: Recent firmware and feature upgrades cement the Sonos Digital Music System's position as the best multiroom streaming audio solution available. Read review

Specs: Network audio player, Stereo, Network audio player - AAC, MP3, WAV, WMA, Remote control (Radio), Light gray, 6.5 in x 0.9 in x 3.8 in, 0.8 lbs, None

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good
• Average user rating: 4.5 stars out of 2 reviews

The Bottom Line: 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. Read review

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

• CNET Editor rating:
  4.0 stars Excellent
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

The Bottom Line: With the Bundle 150, Sonos continues to refine its excellent multiroom digital audio system--but the price remains high compared to alternative streaming audio products from Logitech and Apple. Read review

Specs: Digital audio receivers, Stereo, Network audio player - AAC, MP3, WAV, WMA, AIFF, FLAC, Audible, Ogg Vorbis, Apple Lossless

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• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

Specs: None

• CNET Editor rating:
  4.0 stars Excellent
• Average user rating: 4.0 stars out of 39 reviews

The Bottom Line: This, the original Sonos Digital Music System, is still a very slick solution for affordably distributing your music throughout your house. But if you already count an amplifier or an A/V receiver as part of your existing music system, the ampless Sonos ZP80 bundle is a better bet. Read review

Specs: Network audio player, Stereo, Network audio player - AAC, MP3, WAV, WMA, Remote control (Radio), Light gray, 10.2 in x 7.2 in x 4.4 in, 9.9 lbs, None

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• Average user rating: 2.5 stars out of 2 reviews

Specs: Digital multimedia receiver, Stereo, Universal remote control

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• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

Specs: Digital multimedia receiver, Remote control

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• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

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

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.0 stars Good
• Average user rating: 2.5 stars out of 129 reviews

The Bottom Line: It's one of the first digital media receivers capable of playing tracks purchased from online music stores, but the DSM-320's wireless performance left us wanting more. Read review

Specs: Digital multimedia receiver, Remote control