Music Player Links (Windows & Mac)
Most music players in this list are also media players that play video, though I have focused here on their audio capabilities. Some also have built-in browsers and Internet radio stations to choose from. All players here are free versions (although some players have upgradable pay-for versions with additional features, if you prefer). There are hundreds available to download, so this list is a selection of some of the more popular and critically acclaimed music players on the web.
BS Player Media player that supports CDs, WAV, MP2, MP3 and OGG files etc. Pro version also available.
Music Match Jukebox Yahoo! music player for CDs, MP3s etc. Pro version also available with more features.
QuickTime and iTunes (Windows) CDs, MP3s etc plus iTunes bundled for synchronising music with iPods. Pro version also available.
QuickTime and iTunes (MAC) CDs, MP3s etc plus iTunes bundled for synchronising music with iPods. Pro version also available.
Quintessential Player Music player with CD, WAV, MP3 and OGG support, Interent radio and CD ripping.
Real Player Plays CDs, MP3s, with built-in juke box and media browser. Pro version also available with more features.
UltraPlayer Media player supporting MP3, WMA, Real Audio, WAV, MIDI, CDs and Interent radio.
VLC Media Player Cross platform media player and streaming server for Windows, MAC, Linux and others.
Winamp Media player with thousands of user-made skins on offer. Plays CDs, MP3s, Internet radio etc.
Windows Media Player Plays CDs, MP3s, synchronises numerous portable media players, rips music and burns CDs.
Or if you would prefer to browse many more...
Download.com A few hundred media players to choose from, searchable by licence (free, paid etc) or operating system.
Softpedia Hundreds of downloadable music players.