Reasonable high end interconnects: without breaking the bank


I am in the process of updating my audio equipment and have realized my interconnects are probably not up to snuff; I use the ones provided by the manufacturers.  My current set up includes a Leben cs600 amplifier, California audio lab Icon Mark II CD player, Linn Akurate Streamer, Feikert Volare Table and Spendor SP1 speakers ( in final stages of upgrade to either Audio Note E, Devore O93 or Joseph Profile).  I have been investigating interconnects and have a bit of sticker shock.  So any suggestions on interconnects that won't  bankrupt me?  Is silver truly preferable to copper with respect to resolution and detail?
Thanks
MP

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There are a lot of great suggestions here. The Cable Co. Library is a good resource as well. One suggestion I will make that I have not seen mentioned is THALES. Designed by Swiss watchmakers who meticulously craft the this cable to be the ultimate connector. 

Although they are probably more expensive than you originally expected to spend, these cables will out perform cables that cost 3 to 4x their MRSP price.  

These cables essentially disappear into the sound system. They accurately reveal a rich, musical, transparent, enormously detailed sound stage that is all together silent.

They could very well be the last Cables you ever invest in.

http://www.tonarm.ch/en/products/accessoires

https://www.usaudiomart.com/details/649309042-thales-precision-interconnect-cables-rca-to-rca-15-meter/

If name dropping helps - IMHO preferred them over these companies in descending order -
$$$$    Stage 3 Concepts
$$$$    Transparent
$$$      Analysis Plus
$$$$    Synergistic Research
$$$$    Nordost
$$$      Kimber
$$$$    MIT
$$        Audioquest

Good Luck
 




 


 


For ultimate flexibility in choices (i.e., custom-made), try Douglasconnection.com .  Doug has various grades of raw cable to choose from, including Canare, Mogami, Furez, Furutech.  Same with connectors, including ETI, Vampire Wire, Furutech, etc.  Of course you can choose your own custom length.  There is detailed information about each product on his website, so you really know what you're getting.

I went the DIY route with his products, to save a few dollars, and because I like to tinker.  You can give Doug your budget and your specs, and he will come back with various options/combinations for you to select from.  I've done RCA and XLR interconnects from him, as well as power cables.  He also has digital coax and speaker cables.  Doug is a great guy to work with, and you really can't go wrong with any of his product offerings.
Darwin cables did it for me. Haven't given a thought about cables since I changed over to them
Yes, check their deals on their website. Highly recommended

I remember reading good things here about Duelund interconnects, $100-$200 budget if I'm remembering correctly.