Yamaha Digital Audio Receivers (DARs)

The Bottom Line: The MCX-A10 client is pricey, but it's your only option for streaming music from Yamaha's high-end MCX-1000 audio server.

Specs: Network audio player, Stereo, 24 Watt, Network audio player - MP3, PCM, Remote control (Infrared), Silver, 8.3 in x 3.1 in x 8.3 in, 4.4 lbs, None

The Bottom Line: The high-end MCX-1000 is an audiophile-friendly CD ripper, recorder, and wireless music server, but PC MP3 hoarders will want to look elsewhere.

Specs: Digital audio server, Stereo, Remote control

The Bottom Line: If you have the cash, this DAR turns your PC into a great-sounding, surround-sound home-theater system.

Specs: Network audio player, Surround Sound, DTS decoder, Dolby Digital, Dolby Pro Logic, Digital graphic - 7 bands, Remote control (Infrared), Metallic gray, 4.7 in x 14 in x 11.6 in, 12.1 lbs, Yes, Yes, Yes

Specs: Digital audio server, Stereo, MP3, Network audio player - MP3, PCM, Remote control (Infrared), 17.1 in x 16.1 in x 3.7 in, Hard disk drive, 160 GB, Yes

Specs: Network audio player, Stereo, AAC, MP3, WAV, WMA, FLAC, Network audio player - AAC, MP3, WAV, WMA, FLAC, Remote control, Black, 5.9 in x 5.9 in x 1.9 in, 14.5 oz

Specs: Network audio player, Stereo, Network audio player - MP3, PCM, Remote control (Infrared), 4.7 in x 4.2 in x 4.7 in, None