bi wire suggestions

Well, you have some really good speakers, and you should not compromise, (too much), so I recommend buying two pairs (identical length if possible) of Audience AU24 speaker cables. (FYI: having two pairs is the same as having bi-wired cables, as the bi-wired cables merely share a set of terminations at the amp end). These are really good cables, IMHO, almost to reference level (and according to some reviews, they are). I use them for my Studios, and find them to be among the best I have heard. (Used they can be found for around $400-500 for a 2m pair.)

As far as sound goes, they are pretty neutral with just a touch of warmth. I have compared them to the Nordost Valhalla cables (in my friend's system), and while they did not sound quite as neutral (but very close), or as ruthlessly revealing (what does?), they were within spitting distance of them. (I use a solid state preamp, and a hybrid amp, as well as a pretty neutral sounding cartridge and cdp, and so I don't mind just a touch of warmth being added.)

Here are two reviews of these speakers cables, and both reviewers loved them.

Stereophile Review

10Audio Review

Good luck in your search!

Me too, for the AP Oval 9. If you can find a deal on the AP Solo Crystal Oval 8s then that would be well worth the extra money, but new they'll set you back about $1800, dependent on length and dealer discount. Used you'll need around $700 to $1000 dependent on length.

If that's too dear, then the Oval 9 is not shabby at all.

Dave

Linn K400

The home depot suggestion has me intrigued. I'm going to try it. The orange wire should be an interesting conversation piece. Thanks for all the help.