Interconnect recommendations

I would check to see if you can still get Black Mountain Pinnacle ICs. I am using them for both my analog and digital front ends and I prefer them to some much more expensive ICs that I own. They seem to be extrememly well balanced and just plain musical. They sound good.

I'm a bit biased because the manufacturer is a friend, but Tel-Wire makes very good cables.

I am reminded of Reuben Mattus who was the founder of the ice cream company, Häagen-Dazs. Someone once asked his secret for making ice cream. His response was a simple one, "Use good stuff." Tel-Wire uses good stuff. :)

I like Zu as well. They are very low in capacitance, yet tonally well-balanced and not aggressively bright.

I will look into these, thanks. The $400 max is flexible and included looking at second-hand goods. As for Amy. Doesn't everyone know her?