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Release date: August 27, 2004
Category: Accessory
Manufacturer: Roku

The Roku SoundBridge is a great-looking, full-featured digital audio receiver--as long as you don't need to stream songs purchased from Apple's online music store.

The Roku SoundBridge is a great-looking, full-featured digital audio receiver--as long as you don't need to stream songs purchased from Apple's online music store. [-] Hide

Compatible with DRM WMA files purchased from online music stores; supports Rhapsody; works with Windows Media Connect and iTunes servers; includes 802.11b wireless card; front-panel text display; optical and coaxial digital audio outputs; works with Windows and Mac.

Can't stream secure AAC files purchased from iTunes store; no headphone jack; cramped side-mounted jacks; basic remote control.

Cutting-edge features and striking looks put Roku's SoundBridge at the forefront of the digital audio receiver category.