[kgturner]

I originally posted this on Audiogon's forum, but I'm certain I'll receive more replies here.

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.

Kevin T

[Big Red Machine]

No, high frequencies come through fine after about 100 hours of burn in.  I like the cables very much.  Much meatier sound with than without (IC's is what I have).

[Toka]

It is a low-pass filter but I don't know when it comes into play...maybe write MIT directly and ask them?

[lazydays]

I think I have one set of IC's and another set of power cords like that in my stash. Seems like they are best with tubes.
gary

[Big Red Machine]

GO to Audiogon, call Joe Abrams.  He will explain it to you.  And definitely not for tubes only.

[kgturner]

i emailed MIT and below is the response i received.

"This is a common misconception.  And it’s common because whether anybody wants to admit it or not, a cable is by its very nature a low-pass filter.  But the circuitry inside our network boxes does not act to filter out anything.  Instead, they “tune up” the portions of the audible bandwidth that are not performing optimally as they pass through the cable.  This is what we call Multipole Technology.  The long and short of it is that you’ll hear more articulate high frequencies from your Townshend tweeters when you connect them with our interfaces.

I refer you to our website where you can read more about Multipole Technology: http://www.mitcables.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=22&Itemid=43

You may also wish to read Bruce’s whitepapers and patents.  You can do that in the Reference Library of the website.

Also, check out the recent issue of The Absolute Sound if you’d like to see the inside of one of our cables: http://www.avguide.com/theabsolutesound/

Best,

Gavin Fish
Global Sales Manager, MIT Cables"