best speaker cables in the 2k to 3k range ?

I would recommend puting on your audition list Acoustic Zen Absolute speaker wire. It took me about another $3500.00 to beat its performance sonicly in my system.

AQ Volcano the same sound as the Mont Blanc but bigger.

Their is currently a pair of Jorma #1 being offered for $3500.00, on Audiogon. It retails for over $5000.00. You might be able to purchase it for less than the $3500.00 asking price. This is some of the best speaker cable that I have heard.

Don't overlook a home audition of Reality cables. You can find out if you like them, and if not return them.