jrosemd

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Ohm Super Sound Cylinder SSC-4900 initial thoughts kinda review
Switch to the Magnepan 3.7i's.  i have had three pairs of Maggies and love them all.   
Is your now then?
1972, when I was living in Manhattan: AR 2A speakers, Garrard Zero-100 turntable, Sony receiver. Since then, I have owned a ton of equipment. including threepairs of Maggies, three SACD player's, both the original and the new Technics SL-1200 turn... 
I feel bad for GenX'ers that missed out on the 60s and 70s.
I have three sons in their mid-thirties and they listen to the same music to which I listen, particularly Beatles, Beach Boys, Steely Dan and ELO. 
Is there a high quality transport that doubles as a Blue Ray player?
Marantz UDP 7007 
What is the most important component to consider while building a new system?
Another vote for speakers.  I'm on my third pair of Magnepans.  Love 'em.    
SACD's to avoid due to poor remastering.
I have over 100 SACDs.  Anything manufactured by Mobile Fidelity and Analogue Productions is excellent, including all of the Beach Boys remasters.   
Considering a POSSIBLE replacement for speakers. Opinions?
Magnepan 1.7i 
Average Price Spent for Speakers
Magnepan offers the best values in speakers.For beginnings, the LRS at $650 per pair.If you can afford it, the 1.7i's for $2,100 per pair. If you can afford more, the 3.7i's for roughly $6,000 per pair.They do require a lot of power.so you'll need... 
I had a few drinks and bought some speakers
Years ago, I bought a pair of Magnepan lll’s.  When I got them home, the irate wife asked, “What did you pay for those, $1,000?”My response: “How did you know?”  She never found out the actual price.  
The birth of a new thread dedicated to sharing our newly-acquired "old" LP's.
Connecticut has two excellent record stores:  Gerosa Records in Brookfield and Red Scroll Records in Wallingford.   I have scored some great LPs:  A Japanese pressing of Bruce Springsteen's Born in the USA; a 6-LP Beach Boys boxed set,"The Capitol... 
How many vinyl albums do you own you listen to?
I own roughly 1000 albums.  I listen to about 100 -the Beatles and Beach Boys remasters, Electric Light Orchestra.  The Frank Zappa instrumental albums.  In jazz, Carla Bley and Stan Getz and Gerry Mulligan discs with big bands backing them.   
Speaker purchase question
You indicated that UPS delivered only one speaker. The real kick in the ass will be is the other speaker never shows up.   
Looking for recommendations for a pair of full range speakers for ~8k or under
I'm with the people above who recommended the Magnepan 3.7i's - great speakers and best value for the price.  I have three pairs of Maggies. If you like bass, you can add one or two REL subwoofers.  They're the best subwoofers which are compatible... 
WHAT IS THE MOST UNIQUE SONG THAT YOU HAVE EVER HEARD?
There are so many unusual songs by They Might Be Giants:Particle ManBirdhouse In Your Soul Istanbul Boss of Me (the theme song to "Malcolm in the Middle") 
What is the actual percentage of people exclusively listening to vinyl vs digital?
I have roughly 2000 CD's, 100 SACD's and 1000 LP's. For convenience, I listen to CD/SACD 75% of the time, and LP's the remaining 25%.  By the way, I believe SACD's rivals LP's for quality of sound, especially since I have a high quality Marantz CD...