I am currently using solid core wires only. Of all the cables tried, they seem to follow along the tunes better. When it comes to wire design IMO less is always more. It is not uncommon for Hi-Enders to try a variety of cables within the same price range only to find the sound to be different and not necessarily better. Wire companies know that only too well, and they excell at selling different sounds and not necessarily better.
As for me, I try to focus on simple designs coupled with high quality cables, the little known Shishido silver and copper. All single wire (as opposed to multi wire, solid core which IMO is tantamount to stranded wire). The sound is dense and musical, sweet and organic without being sirupy or veiled whatsoever. I wouldn't dare venturing again in that maze of solid vs hollow ribbon vs geometric etc. etc.
As for me, I try to focus on simple designs coupled with high quality cables, the little known Shishido silver and copper. All single wire (as opposed to multi wire, solid core which IMO is tantamount to stranded wire). The sound is dense and musical, sweet and organic without being sirupy or veiled whatsoever. I wouldn't dare venturing again in that maze of solid vs hollow ribbon vs geometric etc. etc.