I already know what I want for Christmas this year. Well, one thing at least.

Tivoli Audio, which makes the iconic Model One tabletop radio along with numerous other simple and elegant audio systems, announced today that late in 2007 it will begin shipping two versions of a tabletop radio for Web radio: the NetWorks, a tabletop version, and the NetWorksGo, a travel radio. At a press event in New York today, Tivoli CEO Tom DeVesto announced that after working on the concept for 5 years(!) Tivoli felt it had nailed the right design: something buyers could plug in, turn on, and use without a lot of fuss. You will need broadband access--preferably Wi-Fi, of course, but you can also use Ethernet.

The NetWorks will stream thousands of Web radio stations out of the box; if somehow Tivoli missed a station you like, you'll just need to e-mail the company and it'll be added. (All upgrades will happen transparently to the user.) You'll also be able to stream MP3, WMA, and Real Audio files from your PC (no AAC--sorry, iTunes people). To find stations, you'll search by inputting the station's call letters, by geographical location, or by genre; you'll also be able to preset your favorites. The tabletop NetWorks will come with a remote control. Both versions have aux and USB inputs for your portable music player and other audio devices. I predict audio quality will be high, as it is in Tivoli's other radios.

Pricing hasn't been set yet. Tivoli's other products aren't cheap--but with this company you really get what you pay for. I've had my Model One (which Henry Kloss signed for me!) for around 7 years, and I still use it all the time. For an analog, mono FM radio, it sounds just remarkable, and I don't think anyone will do a better, more elegant design. So I for one can't wait to play with the NetWorks; look for a review later in the year from Tim Gideon, PC Magazine's audio analyst, at PCMag.com.