So I just snapped up a Pair of MIT Terminator 2's..

[Ric5811]

on the GON. Plan on using these for the analog out from Oppo for CD 2 chan listening.

How many have experienced these IC's? Thoughts? Recommendations?


Thanks in advance Polk community!

[Ric5811]

Not wanting a cable war, just thoughts from those that have used them. I don't care what your philosophy is on cables.

I know a few here have had to use these.

[heiney9]

I think you'll notice a nice improvement. Although, it's just a single I/C in the chain. I use T2's in both my 2ch rig and office rig w/excellent results. Great sound stage, better clarity and seperation and less bloated bass response, smoother presentation.

H9

[thsmith]

Agree ^^^^
I had MIT S3 ICs on everthing and did notice an improvement but it was not until I added S3 speaker cables did I enjoy the full benifit.

[Ric5811]

Thanks guys, Hard to imagine better separation and soundstage! Might not see much improvement on the bass side, not really any bloating now every since I added the Arcam.

It should be fun to see what the results are.

[heiney9]

Thanks guys, Hard to imagine better separation and soundstage! Might not see much improvement on the bass side, not really any bloating now every since I added the Arcam.

It should be fun to see what the results are.

The bloating I am refering to comes from the cable choice in the mix. Most everyone comments on the fact that after adding MIT's the bass seems a tad leaner. I have experienced this and it's just a more "organic", natural sounding bass reponse; getting rid of slightly mushy leading edge. You may or may not notice this. I noticed it immediately on the office rig with my all tube integrated.

People always feel there is less bass, but as you evaluate it you realize you are actually noticing better extension and the "bloat" had disappeared. The bass is faster and the leading edge seems to be sharper than with some other I/C's. They add "focus" over the entire audio spectrum

I don't know what I/C's you are using now, but I also HIGHLY recommend adding MIT speakers cables to the mix for the full experience.

I didn;t beleive the better sound stage or seperation either, but it was there and very noticable

H9

[Ric5811]

The bloating I am refering to comes from the cable choice in the mix. Most everyone comments on the fact that after adding MIT's the bass seems a tad leaner. I have experienced this and it's just a more "organic", natural sounding bass reponse; getting rid of slightly mushy leading edge. You may or may not notice this. I noticed it immediately on the office rig with my all tube integrated.

People always feel there is less bass, but as you evaluate it you realize you are actually noticing better extension and the "bloat" had disappeared. The bass is faster and the leading edge seems to be sharper than with some other I/C's.

I don't know what I/C's you are using now, but I also HIGHLY recommend adding MIT speakers cables to the mix for the full experience.

I didn;t beleive the better sound stage or seperation either, but it was there and very noticable

H9

Hmm, might be an undesired effect in my case. When I added the Arcam, the bass did what the IC's did for you. I like organic bass though. My bass extended, way more accurate and defined. very smooth. The upper bloating went away, heard things in the bass I had never heard before, but still had power.

They get here on Friday, more fun experimentation!

[heiney9]

Hmm, might be an undesired effect in my case. When I added the Arcam, the bass did what the IC's did for you. I like organic bass though. My bass extended, way more accurate and defined. very smooth. The upper bloating went away, heard things in the bass I had never heard before, but still had power.

They get here on Friday, more fun experimentation!

It won;t be............believe me. I am a lifelong MIT user, they have made that much of a positive difference in all my rigs.

The great thing is they hold their value and if you find they just don;t work for you or your rig you can easily flip them and try something else. Just be sure to give them a good 30 day trial before making a decision as they have a way of creeping up on you :)

H9

[cstmar01]

Love MIT. I have the AVT3's and find they work great in my set up. Give them a listen and see what you like. I'm sure people on the forum or on audiogon would be willing to take them off your hands if you decide not to keep them, but give them some time first.

[Ric5811]

It won;t be............believe me. I am a lifelong MIT user, they have made that much of a positive difference in all my rigs.

The great thing is they hold their value and if you find they just don;t work for you or your rig you can easily flip them and try something else. Just be sure to give them a good 30 day trial before making a decision as they have a way of creeping up on you :)

H9

Yeah, they didn't creep up, they walked right up and slapped the sh** out of me. First song right out the gate.

I spent the next for hours with a permagrin...:D And I really wasn't expecting to like these. I was looking for reasons not to like them, but like a pretty girl with big "ahem", I was drooling pretty fast!

I loved the Arcam when I added it, but these in a weird way have been the most exciting addition yet. Sure the Oppo and Arcam are awesome...but these just made a very, very good sounding system just turn into phenomenal.

I can't wait to add MIT speaker cable.