Looking For 90% of the performane of the super expensive cables for much less money


I currently have a system which consists of Vandersteen 5A's, THor Audio TP-150 tubed monoblocks, Thor Line Stage and Thor phono stage, Marantz SACD player SA-114 and will take delivery of the VPI Prime Scout with a Sumiko EVOS 3 Cartridge. I am currently using LAT International Speaker Cables, Power Cords and Interconnects. (They are no longer in business). I am in immediate  need of turntable cables and would like to update my new speaker cables and interconnects. Not willing to spend thousands on this upgrade. Seeking to capture as much of the "magic" that the super expensive cables deliver but at a more realistic price point. I understand that I have really good quality equipment, but at this stage of my life cannot allocate mega dollars towards cables.
 Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.

 
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I was going to say..  90% is really easy.  99% is harder.  Beside that, just call The Cable Company and borrow some cables.  It’s cheap and easy.
Check out Silnote. I’m extremely happy with their entry level XLR-to-XLR and XLR-to-RCA interconnects. They only sell direct. Middleman margin is quite substantial. My dad is also a big fan of Wireworld.
Mr. Vandersteen uses Audioquest in his setup systems.  If you like solid wire, Audioquest makes some pretty nice equipment.  No, I am not affiliated with them.
Audioquest.....
RV who invented your model 5 supplies AQ wire with his model 7 power amps
yes there are other fine wires also
i would take a well executed copper wire over most silver any day
i am getting excellent results using some very affordable Kimber and Shunyata wires in our condo system w Vandersteen Treo
the Reference system uses AQ Wild and I think the law of diminishing returns splendidly illustrated @elizabeth is right 
BTW
properly setup IMO few speakers at any price rival the 5
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enjoy
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