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All in one streamer for parents in their 70s

I'm looking for a streamer for my parents  - for spotify and pandora, but primarily for internet radio - new or used. I was able to locate the como audio duetto: https://www.comoaudio.com/collections/como-audio-music-systems/products/duetto Are there other better options for an all in one streamer - or an all in one streamer with separate wireless speakers?  Budget $500 give or take new or used -good sound quality and ease of use a priority.  Thank you
majorc

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gdnrbob
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A Bluesound Node would be my choice.
Easy to set up, with very good sound quality for the price.
They also have wireless speakers.
If you want to save some money, buy the Node used. Even the first iteration is still supported and upgradable.
I own two of the original Nodes, and haven't upgraded because Bluesound said it wouldn't make a difference.
(Though the newest model offers 5ghz wireless band, which the older models don't).
Bob
gdnrbob
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@majorc 
The original Node was a square box design. 
I have no information comparing the Bluesound to the Echo.
Regarding Bluesound customer service- I agree, it isn't the fastest, but they do work on issues to completion. Given that streaming is relatively new, there are bound to be issues that crop up.
FWIW, I think Bluesound offers the most-streaming providers, stations, etc, with pretty good sound quality, for the least money.
Bob
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