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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
david_ten
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@majorc This isn’t a comprehensive list and is in no particular order.

Primarily giving you some options to give you a feel for the variety available. A deep dive into this segment will expand the list. [Note: I am not making any recommendations]

Some are much lower than your stated budget. Others are right at it. A couple may be above.

Google them to learn more and see which ones fit your needs best.

- Revo SuperSystem
- Denon D-M41SBK (with speakers) $499
- Bose Wave SoundTouch Music System IV
- Sony CMTSBT100 Micro Music System (with speakers)
- Onkyo CS-265 or CS-375 Home Audio System (with speakers)
- Phillips BTM2180/37 (with speakers)
- Yamaha MCR-B043 (with speakers)
- Yamaha TSX-B235
- Pioneer Electronics X-HM76 (with speakers) $499
- Sharp XL-HF203B (with speakers)
- Audioengine HD3 (wireless+powered speakers)
- Tivoli Music System BT

There are higher priced options that can be found used/demo/etc. at lower prices. Here are two examples:

- Panasonic Technics OTTAVA
- Naim Mu-so Qb 2nd gen

If you go the Bluetooth speaker route, there are tons of inexpensive options. Some quite good in terms of sound quality.

Another option is to go the Soundbar route, which may have value if you also want to integrate audio from video sources.
majorc OP
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Many thanks - going to purchase a used node. What generation/model would you recommend purchasing? Don't want to sacrifice sound quality or have any technical issues because of outdated software,etc.  Again, thank you  
gnatster
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Node2 is still very well supported. 
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sar67
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Hello MajorC,

I, too, am old enough to be your parent.  May I ask a simple question of you, Sir? 

 I do not have a solution for your question, but a question myself. May I ask for your expertise and guidance? ow can I connect my music collection on a FLAC USB to my pre-amp listed here? My sound system is an early 80s ‘stack’ system.

None of the components are digital: Bryston 2B solid state amp, Conrad-Johnson PV-11 pre-amp, MIT 330 interconnects, MusicWave phase-equalized speaker cables, California Audio Labs CD Alpha and Delta drive, Dual 1129 turntable. B&W 803 speakers.

I would appreciate your suggestions and guidance on the matter.Thank you.

Mark Saracino


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