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What about Jerry MaGuire? He played a complete loser in that movie....Notably, this threw me the first time that I saw the flic. In fact, I didn't really get his character the first time because of the contradiction between his character (basically a pitiful, amorphous, fU*$-up) and the typical Tom Cruise character (basically a hot-shot, underdog with natural skill....if only he could learn patience and harness his talent...)

I've mentioned it several times, just not recently. You're right, it is and amazing disc to use as a demo. In fact it's my favorite one for demo. I even like the movie itself.

Cute kid! Yikes...I remember when mine were that age. It only seems like yesterday, but my eldest will turn 18 in less than a week, and my baby is 16. It sounds incredibly trite, but it is true...cherish these moments because they will be over before you know it.

As for Tom Cruise, I am forced to admit that after seeing some of his more recent roles ("Magnolia", "Vanilla Sky") the boy can act. He just chooses not to most of the time, opting for "typical Tom Cruise roles" instead.

Mark

Hmmmm, Magnolia might also be a great DVD to showcase your system. The toad scene comes to mind. Imagine the sound of hundreds of toads falling from the sky and splatting all around you...

It's not what I would call a great movie but Underworld has great DD 5.1 sound. Could be the loudest mix I've ever heard and Kate Beckinsale is pretty easy on the eyes as well.

The Italian Job - intro music was made for Axioms' open highs

The Time Machine - Dream Works version

Kill Bill - plummy tube amped electric guitar is incredible.

T3

Master and Commander - if you have good subs, stand back.

Saving Private Ryan

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Some Favorite Music CDs for Showing Off Axioms

Ed Gerhard's The Live Album Cuts 4, 7 and 9, stand back!

Loreena McKennett's Elemental Cuts 3 and 6, you want airy, open highs? You want a soundstage 2 stories high? Oh, you may need a tube amp to get the best out of this one, but it'll work with sand amps as well.

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Oh, you may need a tube amp to get the best out of this one, but it'll work with sand amps as well.

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2x6, I think that the Elemental disc isn't nearly as good as the other one I have by Loreena Mckennett. I should have burned it for you during your visit. Next time, eh?

Ah, Big Will, I think you should bring it with you when you come by and audition my systems! I'll get you one of Ed Gerhard's CDs for your demo collection if you do. Hope to see you soon!

I just went and looked up the title of that disc - "Book of Scerets". It really is awesome, though at first I thought it was kind of whacked. Unusual instrumentation - some VERY deep drums, bunch of foreign things, maybe a kazoo or something - and her sweet clear voice. Awesome.