Windows Media Player or Real Player?

I've just recently switched over to Mac, though I'm still using my PC as well, so discrepancies between the two are gently rolling in the more I used my Macbook.
Ok. I visit the Amazon page, and I want to sample some songs from an album I'm interested in buying. My choices to listen are: Windows Media Player or Real Player. Is there nothing on a Mac that will substitute for one of these. I know Quicktime is a Mac product, but it is not always an option.
So, must I download either WMP or RP to listen to such clips? And, if so, which one?

Is there nothing on a Mac that will substitute for one of these.
There isn't for Real Player, no, since that format is proprietary to Real. For Windows Media content, install the Flip4Mac components.
BTW, for future questions about your Mac, you'll get the fastest and most accurate responses if you ask in the Mac forums (QuickTime for Mac OS, in this case).
Regards.

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