Stereo Digital Audio Receivers (DARs)

The Bottom Line: 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

The Bottom Line: 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

The Bottom Line: 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

The Bottom Line: 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

The Bottom Line: 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

The Bottom Line: 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)

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.

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

The Bottom Line: 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

The Bottom Line: 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

The Bottom Line: 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