Auraliti PK100Price: $799

Website: www.auraliti.com

Vade said: If you haven’t yet begun using computer audio files because you’re uncomfortable with a computer, or don’t feel like buying an extra computer for storing and playing music files, the Auraliti PK100 is an easy, inexpensive way to get started -- and it has the legs to be used in an advanced high-resolution audio system.

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The gist: An inexpensive way to get into a standalone audiophile-oriented music server.