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!
elorian

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Try the Mapleshade Double Golden Helix cables. They must be used in minumum of an 8' length due to their design and are somewhat fragile, but if they are anything like the Double Helix digital cable that I just installed they will be a dream come true for electrostatics. Extremely musical but with fine detail. $280.00 with a 30 day return policy for an 8' pair. The cables are based on the same design used in the Omega Mikro line, but are much less expensive. I cannot use them now because my speaker cable runs are too long with my current setup, but will definately check them out when I come up with a better/closer arrangement for my equipment. They also make a budget version that is under $100.00 for an 8' pair. Danvetc, another member here has the speaker cables (not certain which model) and may be able to add hands on info.