Shop for digital media receivers

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.0 stars Good

  Overall score: 6.8 (3.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

The Bottom Line: As the first "affordable" hi-fi streamer, the Pioneer N-30 puts on a good performance, but the controls could be so much easier to use. Read review

Specs: Network audio player, 17.1 in x 13 in x 3.9 in, Digital player, Network audio player, Wi-Fi ready, adapter sold separately, MP3, AAC, WMA, WAV, Ogg Vorbis, FLAC, Wired, Wireless

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.3 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.5 stars out of 18 reviews

The Bottom Line: If you don't already own an Xbox 360, PS3, or Blu-ray player and you're serious about networked streaming, the WD TV Live is one of your best choices for getting content to your TV. Read review

Specs: Digital multimedia receiver, Digital video playback, Digital audio playback, Digital photo playback, YouTube videos playback, Flickr photos playback, IEEE 802.3 (Ethernet), IEEE 802.3u (Fast Ethernet), Stereo, Dolby Digital output, DTS digital output, Remote control

• CNET Editor rating:
  0.0 stars

  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 2.5 stars out of 25 reviews

Specs: Digital multimedia receiver, Internet video playback, Internet radio playback, Stereo, Remote control

• CNET Editor rating:
  4.0 stars Excellent

  Overall score: 8.0 (4.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 4.0 stars out of 6 reviews

The Bottom Line: The Sonos Play:5 shrinks the Sonos streaming music experience down to a compact single-speaker system with great sound, which you can control from any iOS device or Android smartphone. Read review

Specs: Network audio player, 14.4 in x 4.8 in x 8.5 in, Network audio player, IEEE 802.3 (Ethernet), IEEE 802.3u (Fast Ethernet), WMA, WAV, FLAC, Ogg Vorbis, Apple Lossless, AIFF, Audible, AAC, MP3, Wireless / wired

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.7 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.5 stars out of 11 reviews

The Bottom Line: For TiVo Premiere owners with iOS devices, the TiVo Stream is a cool addition to your AV setup and mobile life. Read review

Specs: Streaming adapter

• CNET Editor rating:
  4.0 stars Excellent

  Overall score: 8.7 (4.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 4.0 stars out of 39 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, Network audio player, IEEE 802.11b (Wi-Fi), IEEE 802.3 (Ethernet), IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.3u (Fast Ethernet), WMA, WAV, FLAC, Apple Lossless, AIFF, AAC, MP3, Wireless / wired

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.4 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.5 stars out of 22 reviews

The Bottom Line: 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. Read review

Specs: Digital multimedia receiver, Digital video playback, Digital audio playback, Digital photo playback, Stereo, Dolby Digital output, DTS digital output, Remote control

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.3 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 2.0 stars out of 8 reviews

The Bottom Line: The inclusion of Netflix and other online-streaming options make the FreeAgent GoFlex TV a compelling option for file hoarders who also want access to cloud-based media. Read review

Specs: Digital multimedia receiver, Digital video playback, Digital audio playback, Digital photo playback, Stereo, Dolby Digital output, Remote control

• CNET Editor rating:
  0.0 stars

  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 4.0 stars out of 6 reviews

The Bottom Line: The Roku 2 HD is a discontinued 2011 media streaming box, but there are newer Roku models that you should consider instead. Read review

Specs: Digital multimedia receiver, Internet video playback, Internet radio playback, Stereo, Remote control

• CNET Editor rating:
  4.0 stars Excellent

  Overall score: 8.7 (4.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.0 stars out of 54 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: Network audio player, 6.1 in x 4.4 in x 1.1 in, Network audio player, IEEE 802.11b (Wi-Fi), IEEE 802.3 (Ethernet), IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.3u (Fast Ethernet), WMA, WAV, PCM, FLAC, Ogg Vorbis, Apple Lossless, AIFF, MP2, AAC, MP3, Wireless / wired

• CNET Editor rating:
  0.0 stars

  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 4.0 stars out of 1 review

Specs: Digital multimedia receiver, Internet video playback, Internet radio playback, Stereo, Dolby Digital output, DTS digital output

• CNET Editor rating:
  0.0 stars

  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 4.0 stars out of 2 reviews

Specs: Network audio player, 17.3 in x 13.5 in x 4.2 in, Network audio player, Digital player, IEEE 802.3u (Fast Ethernet), IEEE 802.3 (Ethernet), AAC, WMA, WAV, FLAC, MP3, Wired

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.3 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 4.0 stars out of 1 review

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

Specs: Network audio player, 12 in x 8 in x 3 in, Network audio player, IEEE 802.11b (Wi-Fi), IEEE 802.11g, Wireless

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.0 stars Good

  Overall score: 6.9 (3.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 2.0 stars out of 101 reviews

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. Read review

Specs: Network audio player, 5.6 in x 3.8 in x 5.1 in, Network audio player, IEEE 802.11b (Wi-Fi), IEEE 802.3 (Ethernet), IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.3u (Fast Ethernet), Wireless / wired

• CNET Editor rating:
  0.0 stars

  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.0 stars out of 10 reviews

Specs: Digital multimedia receiver, Digital video playback, Digital audio playback, Stereo, Universal remote control

• CNET Editor rating:
  0.0 stars

  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

Specs: Network audio player, 9.8 in x 3.5 in x 5.7 in, Network audio player, Internet radio, IEEE 802.11b (Wi-Fi), IEEE 802.11g, WAV, WMA, MP3, AIFF, FLAC, Ogg Vorbis, AAC, Wireless

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.7 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.0 stars out of 6 reviews

The Bottom Line: New content channels and faster Wi-Fi make the Roku HD XR Player a good choice for anyone who wants a quick and easy way to add Netflix--and a variety of other Internet media channels--to any TV. Read review

Specs: Digital multimedia receiver, Digital video playback, IEEE 802.3 (Ethernet), IEEE 802.11b (Wi-Fi), IEEE 802.3u (Fast Ethernet), IEEE 802.11g, Remote control

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.0 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.0 stars out of 178 reviews

The Bottom Line: Apple TV provides a slick venue for iTunes-based media in the living room, but the average Blu-ray player now provides a wider array of online media options. Read review

Specs: Digital multimedia receiver, Digital audio playback, Digital photo playback, Digital video playback, IEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11b (Wi-Fi), IEEE 802.3 (Ethernet), IEEE 802.3u (Fast Ethernet), Remote control

• CNET Editor rating:
  0.0 stars

  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 4.0 stars out of 4 reviews

Specs: Digital multimedia receiver, Digital video playback, Digital photo playback, Digital audio playback, Stereo, Dolby Digital output, DTS digital output, Remote control

• CNET Editor rating:
  0.0 stars

  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

Specs: Network audio player, 9.8 in x 5.2 in x 5.2 in, Internet radio, Network audio player, IEEE 802.11b (Wi-Fi), IEEE 802.11g, WMA, WAV, FLAC, Ogg Vorbis, AIFF, AAC, MP3, Wireless

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.0 stars Good

  Overall score: 6.5 (3.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 2.5 stars out of 2 reviews

The Bottom Line: The Netgear Digital Entertainer Live is an easy-to-use networked digital media streamer in a small package. Read review

Specs: Digital multimedia receiver, Digital video playback, Internet radio playback, Digital audio playback, Digital photo playback, VuNow video service access, Stereo, Remote control

• CNET Editor rating:
  0.0 stars

  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

Specs: Digital multimedia receiver, Video-on-demand, Digital video playback, Digital audio playback, Digital photo playback, Stereo, Remote control

• CNET Editor rating:
  0.0 stars

  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

Specs: Digital multimedia receiver, Digital video playback, Digital audio playback, IEEE 802.3 (Ethernet), IEEE 802.3u (Fast Ethernet), Stereo, Remote control

• CNET Editor rating:
  0.0 stars

  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 2.5 stars out of 4 reviews

Specs: Network audio player, 3.1 in x 6.1 in x 1.4 in, Network audio player, Internet radio, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11b (Wi-Fi), WAV, AAC, AIFF, MP3, WMA, Wireless

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.3 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.0 stars out of 3 reviews

The Bottom Line: 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. Read review

Specs: Digital multimedia receiver, Digital video playback, Internet radio playback, Digital audio playback, Digital photo playback, WEB browsing, Stereo, Universal remote control