MIT Cables Ml (CVTermintor II) Interconnects

I worked at MIT cables for 14 years. These MIT Cables interconnects are pre-production prototypes built for two potential outlets. One was for a speaker and interconnect combination private label design for Martin Logan. The other was for the Audio Advisor. Developed initially as a possible direct-to-consumer product line. Our graphics guy failed to remove the "Audio Advisor Edition" on this set scheduled for Martin Logan. So you have BOTH potential outlets 'private label" on the same pair of interconnects! Ooops!
These are the SAME technology and build as the CVTerminator II Interconnects. Target MSRP at the time was $599 (1m pair).
I got these (because they were prototypes AND mislabled) and used them in my personal Audio Research VT100 High Definition and LS-15 High Definition pre-amp with Watt Puppy(ies).
They sound great.
Proven lineage.
Definitely one-of-a-kind.
Collector's item? I don't know about that, but certainly an interesting background for any MIT fan.
Stereophile Recommended Components 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019.
Full Stereophile review - www.stereophile.com/cables/1008mit/index.html
Another Review here...

This review is for the Terminator 2, 1-meter, interconnect cables. I have been experimenting and buying various low cost audio cables such as MIT, Audio Quest, Kimber, and Analysis Plus. So far, for the money, these MIT Terminator 2 cables are the best. The defining moment was when I put these on a recently purchased two low-fi Sony DVD with SACD (DVP-NS500V) ($170 each) for my daughters. One was an out-of-box failure and had to be repaired under warranty. When I got it back I began testing the unit. I first used some Audio Quest Sidewinder cables ($20 1-meter pr.) which were better than factory but seemed too warm sounding, like something was missing. I then tried the Kimber Hero ($120 .5-meter pr.) and noticed improved midrange, upper midrange, and highs but favored the bright side too much. The Analysis Plus Oval One ($74 .5-meter pr.) had a warmer sound with more detail and depth from mid-base through upper-highs but favored a soft side. When I used the MIT Terminator 2 cables the music seemed to pour from the player as if some kind of restricting valve had been opened. The soundstage appeared with depth and detail from mid-base to upper-highs with no mid-range grain or upper harshness. To me, on this low-fi SACD player, these are the right cables. The point is, synergy between hardware is important and once the characteristics of a piece of gear are known, there are some great low cost cables that will give the best performance for the money. The MIT Terminator 2 cables provide superior sound for a reasonable mid-fi price on my low to mid-fi gear. The only minor complaint I would have is the locking connector sleeves are large and on some gear, due to the closeness of the rear panel connectors, will bind against each other making it difficult to tighten or loosen the cable connections. My home audio system used for the test: Music Fidelity A3 dual mono integrated amplifier Triangle Titus speakers Polk Audio powered sub Analysis Plus speaker cable I would highly recommend these cables, five stars.
Similar Products Used:
Audio Quest, Kimber, Analysis Plus