I've tried a few different budget IC's (like Heros, Black Knight's, Cardas 300B's, old Monster Reference A's, Magnet Wire, Signal Cable, to name a few) with my past and present CDP's/dacs, and found the affordable TMC (The Music Cable)White Label's to work best with my current system and for my tastes. Personally, I hate bright sounding systems and many CDP's/DAC's add to bright/edgy sound. I've had these TMC's for 3 years and I keep going back to them after trying others. They won't work for everyone, but they are a "must try" cable. They're extremely stiff, though.
But, as usual, it's all system/listener dependent, and your best bet is to audition a few different types and judge for yourself.
But, as usual, it's all system/listener dependent, and your best bet is to audition a few different types and judge for yourself.