Internet Radio Hardware


Just recently (!) I've been turned on to this as an alternative to over the air or other means of receiving radio. For my situation out in the sticks, it's ideal for receiving radio with reasonable sound quality. May even push aside the JRC for exotic finds . . .

From what I've gathered, as a substitute to a standalone tuner in a system, is it basically a version of Squeezebox or the Roku as far as the networked (WIFI) hardware component (intermediary DAC's aside)?
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A followup to my original query . . .

Checking further, I'm seeing two seemingly critical upgrades required to any of the squeezebox units: PSU (ex. CI Audio) and external DAC. Given that I have neither of these (again, my only critique on the Bryston CD is no input), could it perhaps make more sense to look at the Transporter or (if available) SB+? New Duet + PSU alone where I live is the other side of $800 Cdn. Tack on even a used DAC and you easily breach the $1K mark, and have three modules to deal with. Could take progressive purchasing into account for the three modules, but any time I've approached it in that manner, usually in short order I'm upgrading/adding cost to achieve decent sound.

Again, thanks for the input on this.
I have the Transporter which is also capable of receiving internet signals at premium bit rates. Go for it.
I use iTunes,Apple TV and a Cambridge Audio Dacmagic. Throw in an iPod iTouch to use as a remote control, and you've got fun for day (weeks, months etc). I'm enjoying the heck out of discovering new stations and music.