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Parasound NewClassic 200 Pre has a USB input for your computer. How are you listening via iPhone? Is it wired to your hifi?

http://archimago.blogspot.com/2013/02/high-bitrate-mp3-internet-blind-test_3422.html

NAD is also releasing one of these at $349. Interesting as there is no app; you use the app for the source, e.g. Spotify, Tidal: https://darko.audio/2023/01/nads-cs1-is-a-more-affordable-spotify-tidal-roon-endpoint/

♪ Playing III. Allegretto by Liverpool PO/Vasily Petrenko from Shostakovich Symphony 10 (2010)

They left the slot-load mechanism behind which seems like a good thing.

My ears are not "hi res" capable.

Pretty close! You'd need to teach it the specific idioms of audiophilia, e.g. "veils were lifted" and "wife said it sounded better from the other room". With the exception of #5, none of that reasoning passes muster. In what reality do "Vinyl records have a wider dynamic range than digital...

I owned an earlier, more expensive SMSL DAC and was bothered by the loose feel of the volume knob. Have they remedied that?

Prior to the Pixel 6a I now own, I had a Pixel 4a which uses a 5.5" screen. I thought it was a good phone. Still available refurbished and can be updated to current Android 13.

Not a '73. That was the 2nd year of the "Gen 6" 'Bird which only came in a two-door coupe style. Same platform as Lincoln Continental Mark IV. The "Gen 5" Thunderbird (1967 to 1971) could be had with suicide doors.

One solution: - Connect Touch analog output to splitter: https://www.ebay.com/itm/384410335249 - Send splitter outputs to three small stereo amps: https://www.amazon.com/KINTER-MA170-2-Channel-Amplifier-Treble/dp/B07C1Q1FPT Use volume controls on amps to set maximum levels and get everything in...

The SVS Prime is a good speaker rarely mentioned: https://www.svsound.com/products/prime-bookshelf?variant=9533414851 45-day home trial with free shipping and return. Should be a good match for your sub. Another interesting speaker is the HSU CCB-8...

While you're considering options, you might install the Remote app on your iPhone. At least you'd then be able to control your iTunes wirelessly. https://apps.apple.com/us/app/itunes-remote/id284417350

Harry Partch

Consider a WiiM Mini with or without a Topping D10S DAC.

You might consider Yamaha's R-N803 stereo receiver. It has sub out, phono in, DLNA support, Yamaha's auto room EQ (YPAO), plenty of power; pretty much a "one-box" solution: https://usa.yamaha.com/products/audio_visual/hifi_components/r-n803/index.html NAD makes a few similar components.

Cool video. Interesting to see the different ways manufacturers have approached the design and building of a pre-amp. The physical setup of that shop is mind-boggling amazing.

At that price point, I'd also listen to the Bowers & Wilkins 800 series: https://www.bowerswilkins.com/en-us/speakers/loudspeakers/800-series

Exactly. Any Roku will do it. Hide the PC.

Your JBL speakers have been rated by the manufacturer to have a nominal 8 ohm resistance and to handle up to 225W without blowing up. The Onkyo receiver you are considering will deliver up to 100W per channel into an 8 ohm load. 100W into a speaker with a 91 dB efficiency will be very loud...