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Jimmy Fallon an audiophile?

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Posted on July 28, 2015 at 04:55:56
Fallon revealed on last night's show that his good buddy Tom Cruise gifted him a complete analog system including a pair of Magico speakers.

Now that's a good buddy. And a nice plug for Magico speakers.

I'd love to find out about the rest of the system.

 

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Yeah! I watched that too..., posted on July 28, 2015 at 05:25:56
Dman
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Aside from a rather good "lip sync" battle (and the fact that Cruise can look back on his career with some humor), I wasn't floored by that revelation, but it was good to see Fallon use the buzz phrases like a "a room just to listen to my vinyl."

I have noticed that whenever possible, Jimmy has an LP cover to promote whoever the featured artist is on the show (and when he doesn't, he at least has the artwork of the CD blown up to LP size).

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RE: Yeah! I watched that too..., posted on July 28, 2015 at 09:05:30
I sent fallon a tweet asking to see his analog rig

@audiogoddess

 

RE: Jimmy Fallon an audiophile?, posted on July 28, 2015 at 09:27:55
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Gang,

He also mentioned synergistic power conditioner.

Would love to know what he has.
G.
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Nice plug, posted on July 28, 2015 at 09:54:14
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Could be, definitely shows Cruise is into the good stuff, but what has Tom moved up to, or on to?

I too would like to hear more about their systems.

Wouldn't it be fun to give your friends gifts like that?

 

Great moniker..., posted on July 28, 2015 at 09:59:13
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...how can he not respond?

 

I suspect Jimmy paid for his and Tom got his for free., posted on July 28, 2015 at 10:15:52
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Just a guess. They were both very good last night.




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RE: Great moniker..., posted on July 28, 2015 at 10:48:46
"...how can he not respond?"

lol I opened my twitter account back in 2009 and today is the second time I ever used it. Guess I'm not a big twitter fan. I was surprised to find the account still working.

 

RE: Jimmy Fallon an audiophile?, posted on July 28, 2015 at 15:17:52
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I'd rather know what system Cruise has.

 

RE: Jimmy Fallon an audiophile?, posted on July 28, 2015 at 15:22:22
He must also be a Scientologist.

 

Cruise's system?, posted on July 28, 2015 at 15:30:55
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...if you see the amazing film "Going Clear" you would know he has any sytstem he wants.

 

McIntosh and Magico Cruise said, I knew I could find something to like about him!, posted on July 28, 2015 at 16:15:18
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;^)

 

I liked him on South Park. NT, posted on July 28, 2015 at 16:37:47
.

 

Cruise hung out with David Geffen for years and I don't..., posted on July 28, 2015 at 17:00:25
think Geffen is a Scientologist, though I may be wrong.

 

He was almost as enjoyable as Mel Gibson!...N/T, posted on July 28, 2015 at 17:04:41
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N/T
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RE: Cruise's system?, posted on July 28, 2015 at 17:29:11
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I did not know that, interesting.

Thanks

 

I dunno man.., posted on July 28, 2015 at 17:37:07
Craiger56
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Are you saying Cruise is pals with Alon Wolf?

 

RE: I dunno man.., posted on July 28, 2015 at 17:53:10
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No. The church does everything for him.
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we should probably watch for Bill Cosby next! ;^), posted on July 28, 2015 at 18:32:24
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RE: Jimmy Fallon an audiophile?, posted on July 28, 2015 at 18:55:00
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This is certainly a step in the right direction for Audiophile(s), in general, as both Fallon and Cruise reaches the masses.

 

RE: Jimmy Fallon an audiophile?, posted on July 28, 2015 at 18:55:33
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Yes, it would be of interest to learn more about each system.

 

Now that I've seen the exchange, posted on July 29, 2015 at 04:48:24
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There was no gift, Jimmy thanks Tom for sending him "a three page E-mail" with recommendations and "serial numbers of what to buy".

Jimmy said he "basically bought a house" having the system installed by the place of purchase.

 

RE: Now that I've seen the exchange, posted on July 29, 2015 at 05:09:26
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I have no doubt Jimmy paid for his.


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you could be right, posted on July 29, 2015 at 08:58:05
I was doing about a dozen other things at the time so didn't catch the entire initial exchange. My ears perked up when I starting hearing audiophile speak coming from the TV. Because Fallon kept thanking Tom Cruise I thought perhaps the system was a gift. Sorry about that.

 

RE: you could be right......., posted on July 29, 2015 at 09:05:51
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Any link to the clip .......


Regards..

 

RE: you could be right......., posted on July 29, 2015 at 10:40:36
fast forward 24:00

 

RE: Now that I've seen the exchange, posted on July 29, 2015 at 19:05:24
fantja
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Another interest would be whom (dealer/retailer) JF dealt w/ on this advice from TC ?

 

RE: Now that I've seen the exchange, posted on July 29, 2015 at 20:06:51
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Yes it would, Jimmy mentioned a first name but nothing more. I eagerly await Sue's follow up (if any) to her question for Fallon.

In the conversation between Tom and Jimmy, Jimmy says "I basically bought a house" obviously referring to the expenditure.

If you've seen the video, do you find the audience laughter genuine, just after "I basically bought a house" or did it seem forced or canned?

I thought the audience reaction was less than genuine, but that would not be abnormal with a studio audience. I can't help but wonder if an awkward moment was anticipated with that remark, and the guy that runs the sound track was ready for it.

 

RE: you could be right......., posted on July 30, 2015 at 08:30:40
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Tks .

 

with recommendations and "serial numbers of what to buy", posted on July 30, 2015 at 11:27:21
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So, is Cruise now a "fence" for stolen goods? How else would he have serial numbers for components he recommended to Fallon?

And yes, I understand Fallon may not really be into hi-end audio and meant to say model numbers. ;^)

It just struck me as funny.

"The secret of life is honesty and fair dealing, if you can fake that you've got it made." Groucho

 

RE: with recommendations and "serial numbers of what to buy", posted on July 30, 2015 at 14:09:03
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The plot thickens...

 

I saw the episode yesterday..., posted on July 30, 2015 at 17:30:29
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...and heard them say McIntosh, Magico, and Synergistic.

I'd like to hear Tom's system if that's what he has, because upfront I'm not sure that the combo of McIntosh and Magico would do it for me. But if Jimmy bought all that (and more) without auditioning or evaluation, then I hope he's happy with the results. I can't see ordering audio gear from a list someone has sent you.

Though I do admire the passion both seemed to have for audio and vinyl.

See ya. Dave

 

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