MIT cables and super tweeters

So I'm leaning towards purchasing some MIT cables (likely Shotgun S3 IC and speaker cables), but I can't figure out what the network box on the cables actually does. From what I've read, it appears to act as a low pass filter to remove all the grunge carried at utlra high frequencies which supposedly can muck up the audible frequencies. While this doesn't sound like a bad thing, I also intend to purchase a Townshend Super Tweeter (20kHz -70kHz per specs) some time this year (**crosses fingers**). If the MIT's network box is acting as a low pass filter, then wouldn't it filter out all the audio frequency info that would've gone to the super tweeter? Anybody have any insight on this as I'm not sure if this is even right. Thanks much.

kgturner01-16-2009 3:29pm

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mapman Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 15,679 posts 01-17-2009 at 03:45am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete DRjoe, A lot of time with the relatively cheapo MITs in my system. As I said, I like them a lot and can recommend them to others. I have no doubt the high end stuff is even better. When I read some of their literature, some of it made sense to me and some of it did not. I do not recall the details, only that I finished still somewhat skeptical. The white-paper I read did answer the question I had going in regarding the boxes used, why they are there and how to orient the ICs correctly. Luckily, the MIT products I have used do deliver so I can forgive the use of moderate "techno-babble" I recall detecting. Its a common malaise in this market. MITs case was no worse and perhaps even slightly better than most. In the end, the pleasure the sound delivers is all that matters.
shadorne Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 7,333 posts 01-17-2009 at 10:43pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete I recall that MIT speaker cables tries to even out the power factor through the addition of filters. This relies on the assumption that audio equipment are supposed to work with an even power transfer. It is an interesting idea but I am not sure how many speakers and amplifiers are designed to work that way (if any?). Perhaps Ralph can comment from an amplifier design perspective? That some equipment sounds better with filters is not surprising or unusual given the variety of stuff out there. I I'd suggest the only way to know would be to simply try it and see.
almarg Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 8,673 posts 01-17-2009 at 10:53pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Ralph has an excellent paper on the subject at his site: http://www.atma-sphere.com/papers/paradigm_paper2.html I have great respect for his writings and his work. I haven't seen enough information, though, to be able to comment on the effects, if any, of the MIT boxes on power factor. Regards, -- Al
dave_b Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 2,267 posts 03-01-2009 at 10:51pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete MIT cables have always outperformed any of the competition I have tried on my gear, from ARC and BAT reference gear to Levinson and Krell SS. Wire is just wire if it isn't MIT. Try any competitor and then try MIT...if you have ears and have ever heard music being made in front of you live then you will appreciate what they offer. Einstein's theories still seem like techno babble for most of this worlds inhabitants...that don't mean they ain't so brudda:O)
76doublebass Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 254 posts 03-02-2009 at 05:14am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete The short answer to your questions can be directly answered by going to a Bruce Brissons web site which shows you detailed photos of what is inside the network boxes and even lets u put one together yourself. The website is www.diyaudiocables.com Happy Listening