Cables of the past - which still rock?

Verion Tri-Axials. I still have several pairs on hand! From 1977 - when they cost $30 a meter pair.

The original Audience AU24s were very good cables, IMO and are often available at good prices on the used market. Plus they are easy to handle and Audience has great customer service.  Win - win IMO. 

I always buy used cables, after all they do not wear out and they are already broken in.  It’s a win, win!

It's worth trying duelund 16 or 12ga tinned copper in oiled cotton. They're Western electric wire copies, but supposedly better.  Cheap and really well reviewed... Used by lots of people around these parts (just search) and Jim Smith of "get better sound" fame. People suggest using them without termination, so just buy a length, clean off the oil residue with some alcohol, twist, and connect. I feel no need to change from mine...

Other than the Audience cables the others are pretty ho-hum, nothing to write home about.

Suggest you contact The Cable Company which often has used, older version or other special cables worth looking at.