Kimber Hero I/C's and 8TC on C4's

Thanks Jkuc
Just out I curiosity I looked at the specs of Cardas and Kimber speaker cable sizes. Kimbers 8TC is 9AWG (6.6mm sq) 12TC is 8AWG (10mm sq) and Cardas Golden Ref is a massive 5AWG (16.7mm sq) which would suggest the Cardas would be a huge improvement over the 8TC just in current carrying capacity.

I could just run 2 lengths of 8TC per speaker and save $2500...

Forget about AWG, there are excellent sounding thin cables, Auditorium 23, Crystal Cables, Audience...
AWG is only one of many factors affecting cable performance.
Cardas was reported by a few to work good with Dynaudio.
You don't need to buy brand new cables, especially if don't have opportunity to listen to them before purchase. Just buy used ones in excellent condition and if you don't like them ... resale them without loss.. And you don't need to try tens of cables, buy the ones that others used with great success in similar systems.
AZ cables are great value, hard to beat in their respective price ranges.

May I suggest giving the Crimson cables a shot? I purchased a pair of used ICs on a whim here on the 'gon and was pleasantly surprised.

1. They are excellent IMO.
2. They are reasonably priced.
3. They have a try out period so if you don't like them they can be returned.