Ordered MITs S3 Shotgun Speaker Cables today

thsmith
thsmith Posts: 6,082
edited September 2009 in 2 Channel Audio
I have MIT S3 Shotgun ICs on all my componets going to my Adcom GFP-750 except my AVR which I use Bens Silvers.

After selling a few things and saving my ducals I was able to order the final set of MITs for my speakers. S3 Shotgun 15's.

Bought them from Joe, he is the man with the best prices.

Anyway, very excited and thought I would share.

Can't wait to get them.

I am currently using AQ T4s. I owe those to Paul who bought my Carver TFM-55X that was just serviced to sweeten the deal.

They are coming Paul !
Speakers: SDA-1C (most all the goodies)
Preamp: Joule Electra LA-150 MKII SE
Amp: Wright WPA 50-50 EAT KT88s
Analog: Marantz TT-15S1 MBS Glider SL| Wright WPP100C Amperex BB 6er5 and 7316 & WPM-100 SUT
Digital: Mac mini 2.3GHz dual-core i5 8g RAM 1.5 TB HDD Music Server Amarra (memory play) - USB - W4S DAC 2
Cables: Mits S3 IC and Spk cables| PS Audio PCs
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  • hearingimpared
    hearingimpared Posts: 21,137
    edited August 2009
    Glad to see you joined our diseased group.:D
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  • SolidSqual
    SolidSqual Posts: 5,218
    edited August 2009
    Man, I was just looking at Joe's prices today and thinking about buying two pairs of the Shotun S3 SC's.
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  • leroyjr1
    leroyjr1 Posts: 8,785
    edited August 2009
    Very nice... I'm running Shotgun S3 cables and IC's on my SDA's and they're a real treat. Congrats and you'll be very happy with your purchase.
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  • thsmith
    thsmith Posts: 6,082
    edited August 2009
    hearingimpared wrote: »
    Glad to see you joined our diseased group.:D

    Trying but some of you are hard to keep up with:D
    SolidSqual wrote: »
    Man, I was just looking at Joe's prices today and thinking about buying two pairs of the Shotun S3 SC's.

    Give him a call, great guy to deal with. Since I am keeping this purchase on the down low with my wife I sent him a MO and he said once the check was in the mail let him know and would go ahead and order them to reduce wait time. Hard to beat Joe on price and customer Service.
    Speakers: SDA-1C (most all the goodies)
    Preamp: Joule Electra LA-150 MKII SE
    Amp: Wright WPA 50-50 EAT KT88s
    Analog: Marantz TT-15S1 MBS Glider SL| Wright WPP100C Amperex BB 6er5 and 7316 & WPM-100 SUT
    Digital: Mac mini 2.3GHz dual-core i5 8g RAM 1.5 TB HDD Music Server Amarra (memory play) - USB - W4S DAC 2
    Cables: Mits S3 IC and Spk cables| PS Audio PCs
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  • SolidSqual
    SolidSqual Posts: 5,218
    edited August 2009
    thsmith wrote: »
    Trying but some of you are hard to keep up with:D



    Give him a call, great guy to deal with. Since I am keeping this purchase on the down low with my wife I sent him a MO and he said once the check was in the mail let him know and would go ahead and order them to reduce wait time. Hard to beat Joe on price and customer Service.

    LOL. I love this hobby.
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  • thsmith
    thsmith Posts: 6,082
    edited August 2009
    :D yeah
    Speakers: SDA-1C (most all the goodies)
    Preamp: Joule Electra LA-150 MKII SE
    Amp: Wright WPA 50-50 EAT KT88s
    Analog: Marantz TT-15S1 MBS Glider SL| Wright WPP100C Amperex BB 6er5 and 7316 & WPM-100 SUT
    Digital: Mac mini 2.3GHz dual-core i5 8g RAM 1.5 TB HDD Music Server Amarra (memory play) - USB - W4S DAC 2
    Cables: Mits S3 IC and Spk cables| PS Audio PCs
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  • Ern Dog
    Ern Dog Posts: 2,237
    edited August 2009
    I still need to try some of these at some point.
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  • thsmith
    thsmith Posts: 6,082
    edited September 2009
    Received my MIT S3 Shotgun 15' speaker cables today.

    They are HUGE ! Here some pics, one showing the size difference with the AQ T4s they are replacing.

    Now for them to burn in. Thundering and lightening here so I am going to wait until this storm passes.
    Speakers: SDA-1C (most all the goodies)
    Preamp: Joule Electra LA-150 MKII SE
    Amp: Wright WPA 50-50 EAT KT88s
    Analog: Marantz TT-15S1 MBS Glider SL| Wright WPP100C Amperex BB 6er5 and 7316 & WPM-100 SUT
    Digital: Mac mini 2.3GHz dual-core i5 8g RAM 1.5 TB HDD Music Server Amarra (memory play) - USB - W4S DAC 2
    Cables: Mits S3 IC and Spk cables| PS Audio PCs
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  • olilugo
    olilugo Posts: 405
    edited September 2009
    congrats thsmith.

    Can you give me some specks? for example how big is the box?, what is the distance from the box to the end of the terminals?
    what is the size of the the other end "little separator"? what is the distance between that and the end of the terminals?

    I hope I am making sence. I just can not find that information on the MIT website.
    Current HT setup
    Mains: B&W 804s
    Center: Polk CSi5
    Surround: Polk FXi3
    Sub: Velodyne DLS-3750R
    Receiver: Pioneer SC-07
    Amplifier: Sunfire TGA5200
    TV: Sony KDS60A2020
    DBP: Sony DBP-S350
    CDP: Pioneer DV-48AV
    Interconnect cables: SignalCable analog II
    speaker cables: SignalCable Ultra Speaker Cables Bi-wire
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  • Erik Tracy
    Erik Tracy Posts: 4,673
    edited September 2009
    thsmith wrote: »
    Received my MIT S3 Shotgun 15' speaker cables today.

    They are HUGE ! Here some pics, one showing the size difference with the AQ T4s they are replacing.

    Now for them to burn in. Thundering and lightening here so I am going to wait until this storm passes.


    If you hang them outside with the one way pointing up and the other end pushed into the ground- you may get a strike that would burn them in nicely in one shot!! :D

    H9: If you don't trust what you are hearing, then maybe you need to be less invested in a hobby which all the pleasure comes from listening to music.
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  • thsmith
    thsmith Posts: 6,082
    edited September 2009
    olilugo wrote: »
    congrats thsmith.

    Can you give me some specks? for example how big is the box?, what is the distance from the box to the end of the terminals?
    what is the size of the the other end "little separator"? what is the distance between that and the end of the terminals?

    I hope I am making sence. I just can not find that information on the MIT website.

    Box is roughly 9"x4"x2.5"
    Distance from box to speaker ends is roughly 24"
    The AMP side requires moving my rack so these measurements are aprox the little box is pretty small, roughly 3"x1.5" and the distance to amp ends is about 12"
    Speakers: SDA-1C (most all the goodies)
    Preamp: Joule Electra LA-150 MKII SE
    Amp: Wright WPA 50-50 EAT KT88s
    Analog: Marantz TT-15S1 MBS Glider SL| Wright WPP100C Amperex BB 6er5 and 7316 & WPM-100 SUT
    Digital: Mac mini 2.3GHz dual-core i5 8g RAM 1.5 TB HDD Music Server Amarra (memory play) - USB - W4S DAC 2
    Cables: Mits S3 IC and Spk cables| PS Audio PCs
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  • olilugo
    olilugo Posts: 405
    edited September 2009
    wow, these are some serious dimmentions. The reason I was asking is because if I buy them I will have to open some serious holes in the wall and on my HT cabinet.

    Thanks for taking the time.
    Current HT setup
    Mains: B&W 804s
    Center: Polk CSi5
    Surround: Polk FXi3
    Sub: Velodyne DLS-3750R
    Receiver: Pioneer SC-07
    Amplifier: Sunfire TGA5200
    TV: Sony KDS60A2020
    DBP: Sony DBP-S350
    CDP: Pioneer DV-48AV
    Interconnect cables: SignalCable analog II
    speaker cables: SignalCable Ultra Speaker Cables Bi-wire
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  • hearingimpared
    hearingimpared Posts: 21,137
    edited September 2009
    Congrats Tracy.
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  • thsmith
    thsmith Posts: 6,082
    edited September 2009
    So far played 3 CDs and 2 albums.

    I am very impressed with how detailed the highs are and tight the bass is with CDs and the cables are not broken in yet.

    The TT highs sound a little edgy but I am chalking that up to not being broken in or I have reached the sonic limits of my old Technics SL1300, I would have to say it is the weak link in my system right now. NO, NO, I did not just think that, cables just need to break in:o
    Speakers: SDA-1C (most all the goodies)
    Preamp: Joule Electra LA-150 MKII SE
    Amp: Wright WPA 50-50 EAT KT88s
    Analog: Marantz TT-15S1 MBS Glider SL| Wright WPP100C Amperex BB 6er5 and 7316 & WPM-100 SUT
    Digital: Mac mini 2.3GHz dual-core i5 8g RAM 1.5 TB HDD Music Server Amarra (memory play) - USB - W4S DAC 2
    Cables: Mits S3 IC and Spk cables| PS Audio PCs
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  • TouchOfEvil
    TouchOfEvil Posts: 967
    edited September 2009
    so my question is who/where do i see some prices from this Joe fellow?
    Living Room Rig:D
    Rotel RSP-1069/Rotel RMB-1095/Rotel-1072/Polk lsI15's W/modded xoverW/DBsubs/Polk LsiC/lsI7's/Klipsch sub-12"the weak link"/DLP Mitsubishi 65"
    Xbox360/PS3/WII
    M.Br. setup:)
    Emotiva MMC-1/Rotel RMB-1075/Polk BlackStone TL350's/Velodyne SPL1000/Samsung 51" Plasma
    Computer Rig:
    Rotel RB1050/Tannoy DC4's/Klipsch RW-10d/ImodIpod/HK AVR230 for now....
    Headphones-Ultrasone-HFI780's w/LittleDot MK Vamp Portables Panasonic HJE-900's
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  • thsmith
    thsmith Posts: 6,082
    edited September 2009
    He usually has stuff on audiogon. Since my cables were 15' he had to order them. call him http://equusaudio.com/

    I will not quote his prices and never ask him to send it in emails. I do not want to do anything to mess up that relationship, all I can say is if you want MITs he is the guy to call.
    Speakers: SDA-1C (most all the goodies)
    Preamp: Joule Electra LA-150 MKII SE
    Amp: Wright WPA 50-50 EAT KT88s
    Analog: Marantz TT-15S1 MBS Glider SL| Wright WPP100C Amperex BB 6er5 and 7316 & WPM-100 SUT
    Digital: Mac mini 2.3GHz dual-core i5 8g RAM 1.5 TB HDD Music Server Amarra (memory play) - USB - W4S DAC 2
    Cables: Mits S3 IC and Spk cables| PS Audio PCs
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  • Face
    Face Posts: 14,340
    edited September 2009
    The edginess will subside and there will be more(and better) bass when the cables are broken in. Enjoy!
    "He who fights with monsters should look to it that he himself does not become a monster. And when you gaze long into an abyss the abyss also gazes into you." Friedrich Nietzsche
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  • PSOVLSK
    PSOVLSK Posts: 5,204
    edited September 2009
    thsmith wrote: »
    Since I am keeping this purchase on the down low with my wife...

    Glad to see I'm not the only one who does this:D:D



    Enjoy the cables. I bet they're awesome in your system.
    Things work out best for those who make the best of the way things work out.-John Wooden
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  • organ
    organ Posts: 4,969
    edited September 2009
    Very cool stuff. What are the big blocks for?
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  • thsmith
    thsmith Posts: 6,082
    edited September 2009
    Face wrote: »
    The edginess will subside and there will be more(and better) bass when the cables are broken in. Enjoy!

    Late last night I could tell they are starting to open up which I knew they would but it is great to hear how the cables change in sound from new to break in.
    Speakers: SDA-1C (most all the goodies)
    Preamp: Joule Electra LA-150 MKII SE
    Amp: Wright WPA 50-50 EAT KT88s
    Analog: Marantz TT-15S1 MBS Glider SL| Wright WPP100C Amperex BB 6er5 and 7316 & WPM-100 SUT
    Digital: Mac mini 2.3GHz dual-core i5 8g RAM 1.5 TB HDD Music Server Amarra (memory play) - USB - W4S DAC 2
    Cables: Mits S3 IC and Spk cables| PS Audio PCs
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  • thsmith
    thsmith Posts: 6,082
    edited September 2009
    PSOVLSK wrote: »
    Glad to see I'm not the only one who does this:D:D



    Enjoy the cables. I bet they're awesome in your system.

    Thanks Paul. Your AQs will go out Monday. I think you will enjoy them very much, I sure have.
    Speakers: SDA-1C (most all the goodies)
    Preamp: Joule Electra LA-150 MKII SE
    Amp: Wright WPA 50-50 EAT KT88s
    Analog: Marantz TT-15S1 MBS Glider SL| Wright WPP100C Amperex BB 6er5 and 7316 & WPM-100 SUT
    Digital: Mac mini 2.3GHz dual-core i5 8g RAM 1.5 TB HDD Music Server Amarra (memory play) - USB - W4S DAC 2
    Cables: Mits S3 IC and Spk cables| PS Audio PCs
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  • thsmith
    thsmith Posts: 6,082
    edited September 2009
    organ wrote: »
    Very cool stuff. What are the big blocks for?

    Magic, smoke, mirrors and audio goodness;)

    I have no idea except some electronics.

    Really don't care. Since outfitting the 2 channel portion of my system with MIT S3 shotgun ICs and Speaker cable it has been a big upgrade to how my system sounds.

    To be honest, some of the reasoning was blind faith. I have followed recommedations from people like Hearing and F1 that was right on. I look and see what these guys use and if I can afford it I try them out. So far so good. Some of these guys are what EF Hutton is to investments but for audio, when they speak people listen. OK, enough with the zipper tugs:)

    My only wish I could afford S1s.
    Speakers: SDA-1C (most all the goodies)
    Preamp: Joule Electra LA-150 MKII SE
    Amp: Wright WPA 50-50 EAT KT88s
    Analog: Marantz TT-15S1 MBS Glider SL| Wright WPP100C Amperex BB 6er5 and 7316 & WPM-100 SUT
    Digital: Mac mini 2.3GHz dual-core i5 8g RAM 1.5 TB HDD Music Server Amarra (memory play) - USB - W4S DAC 2
    Cables: Mits S3 IC and Spk cables| PS Audio PCs
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  • leroyjr1
    leroyjr1 Posts: 8,785
    edited September 2009
    My only wish is to be a millionaire.:)
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