I experimented with three different brands of pure silver cables that I bought used for a couple hundred dollars each. At first, I was impressed, but eventually decided that the top end was detailed, but too bright. Changing tubes in my preamp helped, but didn't solve the problem.
I'm now using a Harmonic Technology RecTa oc between my amp and preamp and a DH Labs Air Matrix between my dac and preamp. I also use the DH Labs Air Matrix between my sacd player and preamp. I'm happy now.