MIT EXP 2 or Signal Cable RCA Interconnects

dcmartinpc
dcmartinpc Posts: 844
edited March 2012 in Basic Hookup/Wiring Questions
Hey Guys...

I have used the EXP 2 speaker wires, but I have not used the EXP 2 interconnects. I am debating purchasing several pairs to connect my Pre/Pro to my amps in my home theater, or buying Signal Cable Analog II for the same job. Thoughts?

Are the EXP 2 a no brainer over the Signal Cable at their current sale price? Am I over thinking this? :)

Don
Living Room: Adcom GFP-750 (Upgraded), Squeezebox Touch, Oppo BDP-83, Pioneer DV-79AVi, Parasound HCA-3500 (Upgraded), SDA SRS 2 P/B (Gimpod, Sonicaps, & Mills)

Theater: Denon 4311ci, Oppo BDP-93, Parasound HCA-2205+HCA-2200II, Polk LSi9, LSiC, LSiFX, LSi7, Custom 18" TC Sounds sub with 2 18" PR, Sharp XV-Z12000, Pioneer Kuro KRP-500M (isf Enabled)

Bedroom: HK AVR354, Pioneer DV-47a, Parasound HCA-1500a, Polk LSi9
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  • EndersShadow
    EndersShadow Posts: 17,593
    edited February 2012
    Don I would get in on the MIT demo (if you havent already) and wait till afterwards to make your decision. I am in the opposite boat. I have MIT EXp1 IC's and your Audioquest speaker wire lol........

    I went from Signal Cable Analog 2's to the MIT's but they havent had enough hour to truly evaluate them. If you wanted to make a trip down here sometime to mess around with them we might be able to work something out :smile:. You bring your cables and we could play with my LSi's :smile:

    But honestly grab a couple pairs and if you dont like em you should be able to at least double your money min when you sell them. Plus the EXp2's wont last forever either.
    "....not everything that can be counted counts, and not everything that counts can be counted." William Bruce Cameron, Informal Sociology: A Casual Introduction to Sociological Thinking (1963)
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  • F1nut
    F1nut Posts: 50,663
    edited February 2012
    MIT cables work best when the entire rig uses them. 'Nuff said.
    Political Correctness'.........defined

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  • polkfarmboy
    polkfarmboy Posts: 5,703
    edited February 2012
    F1nut wrote: »
    MIT cables work best when the entire rig uses them. 'Nuff said.

    Do you mean speaker cables as well as interconnects ?
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  • george daniel
    george daniel Posts: 12,096
    edited February 2012
    polkfarmboy wrote: »
    Do you mean speaker cables as well as interconnects ?

    I'm gonna say yes--that's what I use in my humble system.
    JC approves....he told me so. (F-1 nut)
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  • EndersShadow
    EndersShadow Posts: 17,593
    edited February 2012
    That is what F1 means.
    "....not everything that can be counted counts, and not everything that counts can be counted." William Bruce Cameron, Informal Sociology: A Casual Introduction to Sociological Thinking (1963)
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  • Conradicles
    Conradicles Posts: 6,103
    edited February 2012
    F1 told me he secretly uses Monoprice cables:lol:
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  • dcmartinpc
    dcmartinpc Posts: 844
    edited February 2012
    I ordered enough to use in my HT rig and my 2 Channel rig, if I don't like them, look for them up here on the FM so I can break even... I also picked up a set of the balanced EXp Proline XLR for the 2 channel rig. It will be MIT end to end. The HT rig will be MIT everywhere except for the speaker wires, which will be in wall runs...

    Don
    Living Room: Adcom GFP-750 (Upgraded), Squeezebox Touch, Oppo BDP-83, Pioneer DV-79AVi, Parasound HCA-3500 (Upgraded), SDA SRS 2 P/B (Gimpod, Sonicaps, & Mills)

    Theater: Denon 4311ci, Oppo BDP-93, Parasound HCA-2205+HCA-2200II, Polk LSi9, LSiC, LSiFX, LSi7, Custom 18" TC Sounds sub with 2 18" PR, Sharp XV-Z12000, Pioneer Kuro KRP-500M (isf Enabled)

    Bedroom: HK AVR354, Pioneer DV-47a, Parasound HCA-1500a, Polk LSi9
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  • F1nut
    F1nut Posts: 50,663
    edited February 2012
    Conradicles wrote: »
    F1 told me he secretly uses Monoprice cables:lol:

    That's right....to snake the drains. :twisted:
    Political Correctness'.........defined

    "A doctrine fostered by a delusional, illogical minority and rabidly promoted by an unscrupulous mainstream media, which holds forth the proposition that it is entirely possible to pick up a t-u-r-d by the clean end."

    President of Club Polk

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  • dcmartinpc
    dcmartinpc Posts: 844
    edited February 2012
    F1nut wrote: »
    That's right....to snake the drains. :twisted:

    You Sir, just made my day! :lol:

    Don
    Living Room: Adcom GFP-750 (Upgraded), Squeezebox Touch, Oppo BDP-83, Pioneer DV-79AVi, Parasound HCA-3500 (Upgraded), SDA SRS 2 P/B (Gimpod, Sonicaps, & Mills)

    Theater: Denon 4311ci, Oppo BDP-93, Parasound HCA-2205+HCA-2200II, Polk LSi9, LSiC, LSiFX, LSi7, Custom 18" TC Sounds sub with 2 18" PR, Sharp XV-Z12000, Pioneer Kuro KRP-500M (isf Enabled)

    Bedroom: HK AVR354, Pioneer DV-47a, Parasound HCA-1500a, Polk LSi9
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  • pitdogg2
    pitdogg2 Posts: 25,583
    edited February 2012
    F1nut wrote: »
    That's right....to snake the drains. :twisted:

    Oh my god your poor drains :cry: I hope the plumber police don't show and cite you for inhumane drain treatment.
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  • acmf74
    acmf74 Posts: 936
    edited March 2012
    Do the EXp Proline Audio Interconnects have the network boxes or are they just straight wire?
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  • EndersShadow
    EndersShadow Posts: 17,593
    edited March 2012
    acmf74 wrote: »
    Do the EXp Proline Audio Interconnects have the network boxes or are they just straight wire?

    I believe they are straight wire w/o network boxes since the entire EXp line of IC's is straight wire.
    "....not everything that can be counted counts, and not everything that counts can be counted." William Bruce Cameron, Informal Sociology: A Casual Introduction to Sociological Thinking (1963)
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  • acmf74
    acmf74 Posts: 936
    edited March 2012
    I'm deciding between SC and the Proline deal.

    (balanced between my pre and amp)
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  • EndersShadow
    EndersShadow Posts: 17,593
    edited March 2012
    acmf74 wrote: »
    I'm deciding between SC and the Proline deal.

    (balanced between my pre and amp)

    For the price buy both and sell the one you dont like. You could probably sell the MIT on the 'gon for double what you paid with no problem.
    "....not everything that can be counted counts, and not everything that counts can be counted." William Bruce Cameron, Informal Sociology: A Casual Introduction to Sociological Thinking (1963)
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  • Sherardp
    Sherardp Posts: 8,038
    edited March 2012
    F1nut wrote: »
    That's right....to snake the drains. :twisted:

    AHAHA! Awesome post !
    Shoot the jumper.....................BALLIN.............!!!!!

    Home Theater Pics in the Showcase :cool:

    http://www.polkaudio.com/forums/showcase/view.php?userid=73580
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  • acmf74
    acmf74 Posts: 936
    edited March 2012
    I picked up a pair of SC since they have been working very well in my set-up.


    I never had a pair of balanced before.. something new to try out :razz:
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  • hochpt21
    hochpt21 Posts: 5,423
    edited March 2012
    I am also looking at the EXp 2 and the Analog II. I need two total. One for my stereo receiver to a power amp and one between my squeezebox and the receiver.

    Does it matter much that the MIT is a longer run at about 6 feet vs. the Signal which is about 2 feet?
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  • EndersShadow
    EndersShadow Posts: 17,593
    edited March 2012
    hochpt21 wrote: »
    I am also looking at the EXp 2 and the Analog II. I need two total. One for my stereo receiver to a power amp and one between my squeezebox and the receiver.

    Does it matter much that the MIT is a longer run at about 6 feet vs. the Signal which is about 2 feet?

    Length doesnt matter from what I understand. I was using 3ft Analog 2's but could only buy 6ft EXp 1 IC's. Didnt cause any problems.
    "....not everything that can be counted counts, and not everything that counts can be counted." William Bruce Cameron, Informal Sociology: A Casual Introduction to Sociological Thinking (1963)
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