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Budget 15' interconnect recommendation

After remodeling my basement I will need to get a 15 feet interconnect between my pre-map and power amp. I don't have a lot of budget for that, up to $300. I did some research here and other forums and seems like the following cables will fit in my budget. I am asking if some of you have owned them and provide some direct comparison. I like smooth mid, low mid, solid (not big/loud) bass, wide sound stage (don't like in your face forward sound), good dynamic range, airy high etc... Mostly listen to classical, vocal, jazz and soft rock. Both amps are SS.

1. Blue Jean LC-1
2. Audio Art AAC IC-3
3. AudioQuest Big Sur
4. Audio Envy Studio Prestige
hifi28
hifi28 OP
50 posts
 
@goef3 I only have 1 egress window and I am placing the amp just behind the speaker so at least two feet from the window. Besides, the table is not only for the amps, also cdp, turntable, phono amp, dac, HT receiver, blue ray player etc... I did thought about putting coasters under the table. Even I have carpet on top of concrete but still not sure about viberation especially for the turntable. I have to re-think about that.

Anyone done coasters?
builder3
770 posts
 
If the room isn't a bedroom, egress shouldn't be an issue. This assumes you're in the U.S.  If the local governing body has the room classified as a bedroom (normally, the presence of a closet triggers this), but it isn't being used as a bedroom, personally, I wouldn't worry. JMO.
yyzsantabarbara
4,942 posts
 
I have 2 preamps that connect to an amp(s) using two 15 foot Benchmark XLR’s. It is an excellent value cable. Speaker cable is where I spend my cable money.

If your requirement is XLR cables do a bit of research on AES48. My gear supports the spec and I think it allows me to save money on XLR interconnects.
geof3
1,129 posts
 
@hifi28 you could coaster the table and isolate the TT in other ways if need be. All sorts of options for that. Frankly, carpet on concrete won’t be an issue IMO. As long as you use a solid table/stand setup, putting it on coasters would be fine. You could even do carpet sliders under the rack and serve the same purpose. 
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