Best Budget Silver/Silver-Blend Interconnects?


I found myself tapped after investing in (used) Legacy Classic speakers, MIT MH 750 Plus speaker cables, McCormick DNA 1 amp with upgrade, Monarchy DAC (and DIP). I knew my MIT TMAX interconnects were stunting performance, but even used I couldn't find any silver or silver-blend wires I could afford (my budget for a 2 meter pair, and 1 meter pair: $200).

I read lots of great reviews about Better Cables Silver Serpent II (with Bullet Plugs) and so gave them a try.

http://www.bettercables.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWPROD&ProdID=69&strVarSel=&strCompare=

Better Cables says don't judge until after the 30 hour break-in period, but after five hours they had me entranced. Today, after 15 hours of listening I can't believe the quality of sound, even on Sirius channels from my satellite. Full, deep musical bass, delicate highs and a rich midrange.

Silver Serpent II is my choice for the best budget interconnect cables.
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If you're DIY capable at all then the Chris Venhaus silver IC's are very nice. They're also easy to make.
Was on this road few months back. Ended up with GROVER ULTIMATE REFERENCE cables. $150 for 1m. I really like them. No personal experience but some compare it to $1000 range cables. You can read more on head-fi or if you google. Good luck!
Thanks for the feedback.

Link for Homegrown:

http://www.homegrownaudio.com/

Link for DH Labs:

http://www.silversonic.com/docs/products/
DH Labs BL-1 with Eichmann Bullets are what I use and like very much. It costs 3.25/ft. for the BL-1 and $40 for a set of Bullets.
The Quicksilver speaker wire looks interesting. I've been looking for short length silver cables for home theater use, and they have a 4 foot pair for $495 (I have a pair of B&W DM 620s I use as center and "presence" speakers). Their link:

http://www.quicksilveraudio.com/products/index.html

I did forget to mention Better Cables shipping is free and they have a 30 day return policy.
I recently bought a Homegrown pure silver IC. Very reasonable price. I like it so far. Very neutral, uncolored.
Mike Sanders of Quicksilver makes a 1 meter pure silver IC for $100. 30 days to decide if you like it. I use his ICs for my pre amp to amp connection. These ICs are not voiced for rolled off electronics. I was worried about that, given the reputation of silver, but his IC is very neutral. A killer cable at a killer price. What do you have to lose? What could shipping be on this little baby. I've had it in my rig for about a month. After, I get my new tubes I will have an even better perspective. warren :)