IC's and Speaker cables

I have almost no experience with cables, but I think that spending $2,000 on any cable is bordering on crazy unless money is meaningless to you. You should be able to work with www.thecableco.com and try some different options and see what you like.

From the research that I've done, I'd start with a pair of Kimber Kable 8PR speaker wires. They should be the best value they have. The first three levels of cables all use the same designs and the material differences are likely unquantifiable. The total AWG is slightly higher on the next levels up, but it's also a small difference. Give these a try and then swap them out with some other options.

I think it's a crap shoot at best. I'd just make sure the the deposit that you put down isn't more than you would end up paying for a reasonably priced set.

I can't even give you an opinion on IC cables, I have never bothered to really form an opinion on what I'd buy.

given your gear, 2000 dollars is about right to make things really start workin for you. there are many companies that would love to talk to you right now. morrow or anti-cable is where i would start. if they don,t work , send em back. both of these guys want to help as many others will. good luck

Should have mentioned I would prefer bi-wired speaker cables(or even tri- wired), balanced xlr's from pre to amp and I still "need" 1 to 2 more pairs of IC's. Thanks. And used seems logical.

Question is -How do I "tame" an overly accurate response.

So you are looking for an inaccurate response? Not sure I understand this.
Before looking for cables to effect the desired change, have you ensured proper speaker placement? Is the room treated?
I'm not sayin don't upgrade your cables. But in my experience, cables make very subtle sonic differences if at all. If things aren't right to begin with then cable changes make even less difference. My experience, YMMV.