good silver IC's to audition?

I would also add to the list: Silver Audio and Bear Labs Silver lightning.

I'd add Silversmith to the list.

I use Synergistic Research Reference MKII IC's (XLR). I haven't heard Anything that Sounds Better than these ( Open,Detail,and Transparency)- SEE November Stereophile Review on Synergistic Cables (HIGHLY PRAISED). ALL their Cables are HAND MADE also.

The Analysis Plus Silver Oval or the new one w/silver and copper are definitely worth checking out. Analysis Plus is a great, inexpensive line of cables and interconnects and power cords. Also, the Alpha Core Silver Sapphire is available used at really good prices.

I agree with you that silver interconnects do sometimes give up some bass response in exchange for more "air" and clarity at the top end, but I like silver interconnects despite that fact. I would recommend the Silver Bullet 4.0's and the Kimber Select 1030. Neither of the foregoing is balanced, but the Kimber Select 1130 is balanced and all silver, I just have not tried it. The Kimber 1030's are amazingly smooth and crystal clear. They are my reference interconnect. Piano keys and cymbals sound absolutely accurate, but not harsh. It is also great for vocals, revealing the artist's true range. The bass is not lacking either, although other copper-based cables will give you some more warmth and bass at the expense of clarity at the top. I also tried the Harmonic Technology Pro-Silway Mk II (combination copper/silver). While it is very good, I feel that it collapsed the soundstage somewhat as compared to the Kimber 1030. The Kimber 1030 is outstanding at layering the different instruments to help you place them in the soundstage. Make sure they are broken in before you judge them though. I bought mine used, but new out of the box I would imagine they sound a little harsh. Only problem is that they are very expensive. The Silver Bullets and the Pro-Silway are much less expensive, and are very good cables.