johnnotkathi

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In Walls
Anyone know much about Solus speakers?  Also made by Phil Clements. I came across a pair of SC -6 bookshelf speakers and cannot find hardly anything about them??   
Clements Speakers
@psgary  I have a pair of 801di and like them a lot. Are you familiar with Solus speakers?  Also made by Phil Clements. I came across a pair of SC -6’s and cannot find hardly anything about them??   
Streamers under $1500
I too support the WiiM Pro Plus as  a great, easy to use way to start streaming. I went from an Amazon device to these and really noticed a difference in sound quality. The app is easy to use and quickly links to Amazon, Tidal or Qobuz so I can ac... 
Re: streaming recommendations for newbie
I just jumped into streaming and based on some recommendations in this forum, got the WiiM Pro Plus. $225. Super easy to set up and sounds good.  It easily connected to Tidal, Qobuz and Amazon Music so I have almost unlimited music choices.   
Best for Classic/Progressive Rock and Blues
@vthokie83 thanks for the info, will check them out!!!  
Best for Classic/Progressive Rock and Blues
Thanks everyone for the great information. I appreciate you taking the time to respond!  
Best for Classic/Progressive Rock and Blues
@akg_ca  wow, that is a ton of great info, thank you!  I was a teenager in the 70’s and totally into music, like I am today.  But I was never the kid with the great stereo, I had the Panasonic “all in one” system but being a dopey kid was reasonab... 
Best for Classic/Progressive Rock and Blues
@jasonbourne71 thanks, will check them out!   @elliottbnewcombjr I am in the Scottsdale area and appreciate the input. Thanks for the info and links, will look them up. There is a pair of clean NS500M’s for sale locally within my budget and will... 
Best for Classic/Progressive Rock and Blues
Thanks!!!  
Noob question about streaming . . .
I am new to streaming as well except for the use of an Amazon echo device through a vintage system. I just purchased the WiiM pro plus streamer and I am using it with a Peachtree Nova 150 driving Thiel 1.6 speakers. I know I am just dipping my toe... 
Thoughts on the Peachtree Nova 300
Thanks for the quick responses!  If all goes as planned, the amp will be used to drive Thiel 1.6’s….   
Linn Classik cd/tuner/ integrated amplifier
Thanks and I do not disagree with your points.  I just see one cheap and it is well reviewed.  Like you saw, I am trying to address a real space crunch and still squeeze out some decent sound..  
Best Covers
I fought the Law - The Clash I want Candy - Bow Wow Wow    
Favorite Obscure Rock Song
Sails of Charon by the Scorpions (with Uli Roth)  
Favorite Obscure Rock Song
The Buzzard by Armageddon