All Digital Media Receivers

The Bottom Line: Although it has the potential to be something great, the MovieBeam System MB2160 is currently marred by lack of choice, disappointing picture quality, and expensive pricing.

The Bottom Line: With its ZP80 bundle, Sonos has done what fans of its highly regarded multiroom Digital Music System have requested all along: ditched the built-in amp of the ZP100, added digital audio outputs, and lowered the price. The recent Rhapsody integration is the icing on the cake.

Specs: Network audio player, Stereo, Network audio player - AAC, MP3, WAV, WMA, AIFF, FLAC, Ogg Vorbis, Remote control, White, 5.4 in x 5.5 in x 2.9 in, 1.5 lbs, None, -1

The Bottom Line: If you can deal with its software setup snafus, the Linksys WMB54G Wireless-G Music Bridge is a great way to listen to any PC-based digital audio without worrying about DRM and copy-protection entanglements.

Specs: Network audio player, Stereo, Network audio player -, None, 5.6 in x 3.8 in x 5.1 in, 8.1 oz, None

The Bottom Line: Striking looks, easy setup, and great file compatibility make the Roku SoundBridge M1001 a solid option for streaming digital audio and Internet radio to your home stereo.

Specs: Network audio player, Stereo, Network audio player - AAC, MP3, WAV, WMA, AIFF, FLAC, Ogg Vorbis, Remote control (Infrared), Black, 10 in x 2.4 in x 2.4 in, 24 oz, None, -1

The Bottom Line: If you're more interested in streaming video than audio, the HD-friendly Acoustic MediaBridge should be at the top of your list.

Specs: Digital multimedia receiver, Universal remote control

The Bottom Line: If you can't live without your favorite shows, the Sling Media Slingbox is the best way to beam them to any broadband-connected PC or Windows Mobile device in the world.

Specs: Stereo

The Bottom Line: The Roku SoundBridge Radio successfully combines a high-end AM/FM clock radio and a wireless digital audio receiver, but we'd like to see a few more extras at this price.

Specs: Network audio player with radio, Stereo, Network audio player - AAC, MP3, WAV, WMA, Remote control (Infrared), 11 in x 6.5 in x 6 in, 4.2 lbs, -1

The Bottom Line: Capable of playing tracks from networked PCs, the Internet, USB-connected drives, certain MP3 players, and an optional internal hard drive, the D-Link DSM-120 is the most versatile digital audio receiver in its price range.

Specs: Digital multimedia receiver

The Bottom Line: The Olive N°3 is an impressive digital audio server with a host of high-end features--built-in wireless networking; an internal 160GB hard drive; and the ability to play, rip, and record CDs--that discriminating listeners will appreciate.

Specs: Network audio player, Stereo, AAC, MP3, WAV, WMA, AIFF, FLAC, Ogg Vorbis, Network audio player - AAC, MP3, WAV, WMA, AIFF, FLAC, Ogg Vorbis, Remote control (Infrared), Silver, 17.1 in x 11.4 in x 3.3 in, 13.2 lbs, Hard disk drive, -1

The Bottom Line: The highly versatile Buffalo LinkTheater can play DVDs, high-def streaming video, and digital music, but it falls short on implementation.

Specs: DVD player / digital multimedia receiver, Stereo, Remote control, JPEG photo playback, Progressive scanning