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.
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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)
I knew I could bring Audiofeil out of retirement from his career of bashing fellow Audiogon members with strong views of their own. You definately have a place in the new administration in Washington D.C....as head of the Individual Thought Police. For the record mine Fuhrer, the reason I am consistent is due to the fact that I constantly experiment with new cables yet wind up going back to MIT. Why? Because wire IS wire...you can dress it up and call it Stealth or any other cool name you like, but it is just WIRE! MIT incorporates technology that allows music through and not just some Audiophiles confabulated idea of what music should sound like. Of course Boston Symphony Hall is my reference...not poorly recorded bad digital tranfers of best forgotten '80's music. How many patents does Stealth Cable have?
For me it may be an absolute. For others it is always just a recommendation. you just bring out the worst in people sometimes.:O)
Inexperience? No. Hyperbole? For entertainment purposes, perhaps. My thoughts and feelings? Yes!
In case you didn't figure it out yet 'feil, I purposely enjoy drawing you in so we may all be enlightened by your enormous Ego..I mean wisdom. You have such a warm and caring disposition, I'll bet your a real hoot at a party! As I've said before, if you have nothing specific to add, other than your stock bag of corrections for those who differ in opinion, then go away. Stating YOUR view and backing it up with alternative experiences and specific examples are required for a healthy discussion. By the way, I have experienced other cables and gear, besides my own rather lengthy list of equipment. I only mention stuff I have enjoyed the most...I do not pretend to be the Audiofeil police. I have several speaker cables on loan from The Cable Company again right now...some of them may even beat out my MIT's:O)
Thought I'd get back on topic so...Done the super tweeter thing and found it don't make up for what lacks in the system to begin with. Cable evaluation of Synergistic Research Accelerator, Purist Aqueaus, Analysis Plus Big Silver Oval and MIT Magnum M1 have enlightened me. The Monster Cable Z200i IC and M2.2s speaker cable is so immediate, vital and bubbling over with texture and dynamics that I can hardly believe it! I've found that playing live music can throw into bold relief just how different cables can sound...and just how hard some high end cables try to compensate for poorly matched components by phasing and rolling certain frequencies off. I must apologize to Audiofeil for the simple reason that the Monster cable wiped the floor with the so called High End cables. Unexpected and disturbing for someone who has sworn by his MIT cables:O)
Had a pair of HG RCA's once and found them bright and thin sounding. MIT S3's are neutral, full and dynamic sounding cables. Best bang for the buck however are the Monster Z200i's if you can still get them from Shop All Monster...I've sold my MIT Magnum M1 IC's after A/B listening in my system using my RCA and XLR outs from my Sony XA5400ES SACD player. The Monster Z200i's were as good and a little bit fuller sounding and the slightest bit clearer...amazing for $119/.5M or $199/1M length. Try them and I think you will completely blown away by their performance:O)