Network Media Players

Tabletop Internet radios

This represents small AC-powered radios and music systems that have one or more integrated speakers and are intended to be kept on a table, bench or shelf. Some of these can effectively work in the bedroom as a replacement for that old clock radio.

• Kogan WiFi Digital Table Radio with iPod Dock – An entry-level table radio that offers FM, DAB and Internet radio as well as an iPod speaker dock.
• Pioneer NAC-3 Internet Radio with 2 iPod Docks - An Internet radio, DLNA Media Renderer and speaker dock that can play 2 iPods or iPhones.
• Revo Domino Internet radio with iPod dock- A step-up table radio with FM, DAB and Internet radio with iPod speaker dock.
• Revo iBlik RadioStation Internet clock radio with iPod dock, Also available at Marks & Spencers as the M&S Internet Radio with iPod Dock.
• Revo IKON stereo Internet radio with iPod dock. A stereo Internet radio with iPod dock and colour LCD screen.
• OXX Digital Classic DAB+ Internet table radio – another of the Internet-enabled “mantel radios” similar to the Kogan Internet radio.
• Pure Sensia 200D Connect Internet table radio with touch screen – The Internet radio that is primarily navigated by a touch screen like your smartphone and can have access to various online services.

Portable Internet radios

This class of product primarily covers lightweight radios and music systems that can be easily transported around the house and have the option to run on self-contained batteries.

• Pure Evoke Flow portable Internet radio – A premium portable Internet radio with an OLED display that is the top of the Evoke line of portable digital radios. Can be run on battery power with a Pure ChargePAK battery pack.
• Pure One Flow portable Internet radio – Pure’s basic portable Internet radio which can be used as a replacement for the old transistor radio.

Wireless Speakers for mobile devices

• Sony SA-NS410 wireless speaker – A compact wireless speaker that can work with your smartphone or your home network. Also has Internet-radio functionality with the Network Audio Remote app.
• Sony SA-NS510 Portable Wireless speaker – A compact battery-operated wireless speaker that works with your smartphone or DLNA home network but is an Internet radio courtesy of the Network Audio Remote app. Recommended for use near that swimming pool or spa area for those pool parties.

Network-Enabled Music and AV Systems

This class of equipment, in a similar vein to the music centre / compact stereo or bookshelf music system,  has speakers that are in separate enclosures but are supplied with the system. They will typically have a more powerful amplifier and are able to fill an average sized living room with sound without sounding stressed or tinny.

• Sony CMT-MX750Ni Internet-Enabled Micro Music System (also Sony CMT-MX700Ni) - A “micro” stereo system that is able to connect to the home network and Internet. It is also able to work fully as a DLNA media player and controlled device.

Network Media-Adaptor Components including Blu-Ray players and Internet-radio tuners

These are components that are intended to provide network or Internet-sourced media to an external amplifier and /or display device. They may have an integrated optical-disc player or regular broadcast tuner.

• Sony BDP-S380 Blu-Ray player - an entry-level Blu-Ray player from Sony that offers Internet video access but doesn’t offer DLNA Network media playback. The Sony BDP-S480 offers the functions of this player as well as DLNA Network Media playback.
• Sony BDP-S390 Blu-Ray Player- A compact Blu-Ray player from Sony that offers DLNA media playback including “push-driven” playback as well as access to the Bravia Internet Video service. Good for enabling the older or cheaper TV part of the home or small-business network. (New)
• Western Digital WD TV Live network media adaptor – A handy little media adaptor that can convert your old TV or good projector into a network media player.
• Western Digital WD TV Live network media adaptor (2011 model) - The latest Wi-Fi-equipped version of the WDTV Live

Hi-Fi and Home Theatre Receivers

These are units that have a built in amplifier as well as the ability to play network-sourced media and / or broadcast content. They aren’t supplied with speakers or a primary display as part of the deal and the user is expected to supply the speakers and / or primariy display for the unit.

• Rotel RCX-1500 CD Receiver - a high-end CD receiver that can tune in to DAB radio, Internet radio or play music held on a DLNA network media server
• Sony STR-DA5500ES Home Theatre Receiver - a high-end home-theatre “hub” receiver with the ability to play media from DLNA network media servers.