If you like the Audioquest Crystal you might look at one of their higher end cables. Short lengths in the previous AudioTruth line are readily available used. There are some cautions: Argent can be very good, but is a little shy in the bass and can be a little to bright, but with tubes it could be a very good combination. Clear is one of my favorites, great bass, great clarity. It might be a little more than $400 for a 5 foot run used--it would be close I think.
Best cables for electrostats?
I am looking for some recommendations on speaker cables to compliment my current setup. My system is an Ah! Tjoeb '99 cd player run through Audioquest Emerald ICs into a Jolida SJ502A integrated (with EI KT90 power tubes) and then into the Audiostatic ES100 electrostats. I had been using Audioquest Crystal, but that has been put into the home theater rig, and I need something to replace the 12 gauge lamp cord currently running the stats :). Any thoughts or recommendations? I am looking to spend around $300-400 new or used (they can be short though, 5' would probably be fine. The room is roughly 12x17). Also, what type of termination do you prefer? Thanks!