In handling dozens of sets and hundreds of individual cables over the years, I do not come to the conclusion that cables can make a system sound "faster," but that this is predominantly a function of the combination of components and speakers. Cables do influence how well you hear the attributes of the system.
Don't get hung up on silver conductor, as it can lean toward the bright, edgy end of things.
At your price point you would be best going with used cables, and do not neglect aftermarket power cords, as they are critical to superior sound. If you have serviceable speaker cables and ICs, I suggest you seek a couple nice, used power cords to start. You'll be shocked at the improvement.
Seriously consider that you made a mistake in moving from SS to tube amp. You could swap many cables and still be unhappy. If the change is too extreme from what you enjoyed more, then likely cables alone will not suffice to bring full enjoyment. My guess is the primary difference in performance is the bass, which is likely to be wooly and indistinct in comparison. If so, cables will not reverse that, but you must accept it as a fundamental difference in amps. You could change speakers to more efficient ones, or go back to a SS amp. But, cables do not allow a reversal of such characteristics.
I am not interested in debating my observations.
Don't get hung up on silver conductor, as it can lean toward the bright, edgy end of things.
At your price point you would be best going with used cables, and do not neglect aftermarket power cords, as they are critical to superior sound. If you have serviceable speaker cables and ICs, I suggest you seek a couple nice, used power cords to start. You'll be shocked at the improvement.
Seriously consider that you made a mistake in moving from SS to tube amp. You could swap many cables and still be unhappy. If the change is too extreme from what you enjoyed more, then likely cables alone will not suffice to bring full enjoyment. My guess is the primary difference in performance is the bass, which is likely to be wooly and indistinct in comparison. If so, cables will not reverse that, but you must accept it as a fundamental difference in amps. You could change speakers to more efficient ones, or go back to a SS amp. But, cables do not allow a reversal of such characteristics.
I am not interested in debating my observations.