Audio/Video Component Receiver

[Perry Aynum]

This isn't home repair per se, but I thought maybe someone would know the answer to this question. I have a stereo receiver, and nearby is a network jack for my home network.

I would love to be able to play certain Internet radio stations, or the stream of a regular radio station .

Is there something like an "Internet Tuner" much like they use to sell FM tuners years ago that you could hook up to your amp?

I was looking at this device, but I am not sure, based on the description, what the heck it actually does. Does anyone know?

[DerbyDad03]

Looking for something like this?

[Mark Lloyd]

Amazon.com has left out important information. See

This is a common problem. Stores show you the FRONT of equipment, where often the BACK is more important.

The above components could be used to transmit existing A/V signals between components (using CAT5 cable, NOT ethernet). The one at

more like what you want.

[gfretwell]

A week or so ago EE Times had an article asking when TVs would become a full internet client. That is just an extension of the radio client the OP was asking about. Right now I suspect the easiest way is to just build up a PC based component, much as I did for my MP3 players (circa 1999) before they became something the size of a Bic lighter. I still have more functionality with my 3 PC based players than I have with the little ones.

[CJT]

Maybe something like this?