RXman,
This CD player received great review - Probably will beat Sharper Image.
http://www.hifichoice.co.uk/review_read.asp?ID=1286
I got a Yamaha sound processor to hook up my computer to an amp - It sounds good for those of you wanting to improve the computer experience. It's Yamaha Cavit - you can find them on buy.com, ebay, and other web sights.
There are many ways of getting a better sound out of computer now, but this one has effects as well - Europian concert hall, church, Jazz club, etc. It's not the highest standard like a Lynx soundcard, but improves the stock soundcard for sure - will do for midfi.
Looks smart by a computer. Buy.com has good prices on them now.