Best cables for electrostats?

If you like the Audioquest Crystal you might look at one of their higher end cables. Short lengths in the previous AudioTruth line are readily available used. There are some cautions: Argent can be very good, but is a little shy in the bass and can be a little to bright, but with tubes it could be a very good combination. Clear is one of my favorites, great bass, great clarity. It might be a little more than $400 for a 5 foot run used--it would be close I think.

Ahhh, a thread I can really relate to. I have CLS's and have decided to audition the Alpha Core Goertz in my system. After talking directly to the designer, I decided to try their silver IC's and the MI2 Veracity (copper) cable. The white papers on this design are very intersting and strongly suggest that these cables actually offer performance advantages with esl's. The price is very, very reasonable. I'm going to order as soon as I can decide on lengths and will report back if the thread is alive. I have heard good things about GutWire and will audition these as well. Currently using AQ Lapis & Midnight, which work well. Always looking for "more", trying to get the full potential out of electrostatics.

Omega Micro goes $700/8ft minimum used & is sometimes busted up because too fragile. You'll never find a Magnan Sig & if you do its out of your price parameters ($1600 retail/$900 used). Dont waste your time with Nordost: easier resale, but it defeats the purpose/s of your tubed rig to thin out upper mid harmonics. Go with Goertz Copper, as stated above several times, and you'll be happy for a long awhile. Extremely good value. If you'll allow a tangent, consider next the IC. There are better IC's out there for tube setups, and particularly the one you have going. NBS is hideously expensive, but people are dumping it right now & some decent deals on lower end stuff. I saw a King Serpent II (not I) RCA tredding water at $325/4ft. NBS is heaven on space, harmonics, voice, nuance - all the stuff you love. Keep it in mind down the road. Also, with the ribbon cables, keep them elevated off the floor; nothing fancy, just something relatively non-conductive as a tressle. Also, last, try a few Vibrapods under the CD. Good luck.

Thanks for all the great info and suggestions. I think I'm leaning towards either the Magnan Reference, the Oval 9 or the Goertz. Has anyone compared these in their system? Also, one final question- would I be better off with a copper or a silver cable (I've noticed the Oval silver and Goertz AG cables around my price range)?

One more point regarding Alpha Core Goertz... order direct and you get three weeks to decide whether you like them. Your credit card isn't charged until then, so no hassles getting a refund if these don't float your boat.