The Allegro Media Server streams digital music from Macintosh or Windows iTunes libraries to wired or wireless networked digital music players using UPnP technology (the same technology used by Windows Media Connect).

This means that networked UPnP-based Digital Music Players such as the newer Philips Streamium series, the Roku SoundBridge and the Netgear The Allegro Media Server streams digital music from Macintosh or Windows iTunes libraries to wired or wireless networked digital music players using UPnP technology (the same technology used by Windows Media Connect).

This means that networked UPnP-based Digital Music Players such as the newer Philips Streamium series, the Roku SoundBridge and the Netgear MP101 can see an iTunes Digital Music Library over the network and play individual songs or playlists.

Allegro Media Server provides a bridge between an iTunes Digital Music Library and the world of networked media players.

The Allegro Media Server runs as a background application on Macintosh (OS-9, OS-X) and Windows (XP, 2000) personal computers.

Allegro created its Media Server using UPnP technology, one of the latest industry open standards. UPnP technology is all about making home networking simple and affordable for everyone, so the connected home experience becomes a mainstream reality.

UPnP architecture leverages TCP/IP and Web technologies to enable seamless networking in addition to control and data transfer among networked devices in the home. The Allegro Media Server is fully compliant with the UPnP v1.0.1 specifications and the UPnP AV DCP 1.0 specifications. The Allegro Media Server will also interoperate with Digital Living Network Alliance (DLNA) 1.0 Digital Media Players.