MIT Cables - Closing down

[techguy0192]

According to the farewell letter posted on their site, Bruce Brisson tried for the past two years to pass his knowledge on or find a buyer, but it proved too complex. Prospective buyers wanted him to stay on to manage operations, and the specialized costs of building MIT’s intricate products rose too high to keep production viable within existing quality and cost constraints.

MIT has been a major player in the audiophile cable space, sparking plenty of debate over the years regarding voicing, networks, and cable geometry. They were certainly a staple of the high-end audio landscape.

 

[eiraved]

Wow, thanks for sharing!

 

[jt01]

Just out of curiosity, does anyone on AK use these cables? Opinions? I know - get out the popcorn.

 

[eiraved]

I can only imagine the price of the cables shown on the OP.

 

[HiFi in WYO]

I can only imagine the price of the cables shown on the OP.

$33,000 and change. Speaker cables above $12,000. Four banana connectors for $95. Audiophile quality without breaking the bank.

 

[dbuz]

Snake oil extraction costs just got too high.

 

[kwayde]

Snake oil extraction costs just got too high.

Please explain how these cables relate to snake oil.

Have you used any MIT cables?

 

[spicer]

Snake oil extraction costs just got too high.

No matter the opinion of high dollar cables that is funny.

 

[dbuz]

Please explain how these cables relate to snake oil.

Have you used any MIT cables?

No, unfortunately I'm not lucky enough to have more money than sense. And I refuse to believe that there's any meaningful sonic improvement from "normal" high-end cables to those that cost more than a car.

 

[techguy0192]

There's a lot going on inside the boxes.

 

[kwayde]

No, unfortunately I'm not lucky enough to have more money than sense. And I refuse to believe that there's any meaningful sonic improvement from "normal" high-end cables to those that cost more than a car.

So you're just talking crap until you do.
It's hard to listen to (believe) someone that feels they know something without actually knowing.
You've made the list.

 

[dbuz]

So you're just talking crap until you do.
It's hard to listen to (believe) someone that feels they know something without actually knowing.
You've made the list.

I'll bet you're fun at parties.

 

[Mr Boochie]

There's a lot going on inside the boxes.

Wow! It looks like it’s time to call Ghostbusters!

 

[motorstereo]

Just out of curiosity, does anyone on AK use these cables? Opinions? I know - get out the popcorn.

I have all MIT shotgun cabling on my main rig and terminators on my secondary rigs. I've been happy with their sound for many years now and don't plan on changing them. Thankfully I also have plenty of spares just in case.
Are they better than other cables I've tried? Well I think so or I wouldn't have outfitted my rigs with them if I didn't.

 

[Mart Mccall]

So you're just talking crap until you do.
It's hard to listen to (believe) someone that feels they know something without actually knowing.
You've made the list.

How do we know this new bridge will take the weight of all the traffic?

We don't. The only way to find out is to wait until rush hour and see if it collapses.

 

[tadawson]

Wow! It looks like it’s time to call Ghostbusters!

Looks more like you should call "Pus Busters" from here!

(If you've got a zit
And you can't squeeze it
Who you gonna call?
Pus Busters!)

 

[kwayde]

How do we know this new bridge will take the weight of all the traffic?

We don't. The only way to find out is to wait until rush hour and see if it collapses.

Ask AI. AI will let you know.

 

[kwayde]

I'll bet you're fun at parties.

There you go assuming again.

 

[superdog]

Interesting as I just came upon a set of what look like older MIT cables.The gear they came with were from the 90s. I am not sure I will be able to hear a difference but I am definately going to use them.

 

[Vlad Soare]

How do we know this new bridge will take the weight of all the traffic?

We don't. The only way to find out is to wait until rush hour and see if it collapses.