Yamaha R-N301

This Yamaha looks way more expensive than it actually is. It has the build quality of a 1980s Mercedes- Benz, and in much the same way that retro Mercs purr, this network player effortlessly delivers rich, Hi- Res sounds – although an Ethernet connection is recommended for 24-bit/ 192kHz FLAC/ WAV files. The R- N301 is a real streaming bargain!

£219, uk.yamaha.com