Interconnect Cables


My components are set. Now I'm tinkering with cables. I tried a couple different power cords and although I heard differences I decided to keep what I have. Now I'm looking for suggestions to compare to my Wireworld Platinum Eclipse 7 interconnect cables. I'm looking for cables below $2K per meter.
ricred1

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I listen to contemporary Jazz...Boney James, David Sanborn, The Crusaders, Joe Sample, Michael Franks, Jessy J. and many more.
My 2-channel system: Monitor Audio PL 500 speakers, Jeff Rowland 625 S2 amplifier, Jeff Rowland Corus preamp, Antipodes DS GT music server, Chord Dave DAC , JL Audio F112 V2. All inter-connect cables are Wireworld Platinum. Speaker cable is Wireworld Silver Electra. With the exception of my sub, I have everything plugged into the Torus RM20 power conditioner. I use Shunyata wall outlets and my room is treated with GIK products. Everything sits on Stillpoints.
willemj,
All of my interconnect cables are XLR. As far as snake oil, if you believe cables are snake oil, I support your opinion. My experience through listening in my own system, often using my wife or 12 year old son to discern any differences tells me that cables aren't snake oil. Sometimes there are differences and sometimes there isn't. None have been night and day, but when there are differences, they are usually easily heard.
auxinput,
Thanks for your thoughtful response. Your comments are really spot on: "I'm wondering if the silver elements are working well in your system because the silver is compensating for the laid back ribbon tweeter. Maybe that's why you feel great about your speakers. Silver does not work in my system at all as it tends to push the upper mids and highs (I have a strong tweeter)." My speakers and Rowland amplifier are considered laid back. My DAC and music server are considered to be very detailed. I'm not saying my WW cables are bad, I just want to try a few cables to see if they take my system to the next level.
Funny you mentioned Audioquest, because a friend is sending me an Audioquest Niagara to try. He has Audioquest Fire and in general loves Audioquest cables. I'll post my thoughts after I receive them.
auxinput,

I agree Silver can sound "thin" compared to copper. It's not that I'm trying to get more of anything in particular. I just want to see if trying different cables will yield better results. I think you make a good point and you have convinced me to try copper cables.
nordicnorm,
Thanks for the recommendation. My friend sent me a pair of Audioquest Niagara cables that I should have tomorrow. I'll post my thoughts in a few days.
rodman99999,
My components are where I want them to be. That being said, I don't know, what I don't know! Meaning I don't know if my cables are limiting the performance of my system. I thought my power cords were the weak link. So, I tried Shunyata Sigma power cords. There were differences, the Sigma's has better defined bass, but overall I preferred the mids, highs, and soundstaging of the Wireworld. I could try several other power cords, but I'm on to interconnect cables. 
What you described with the Synergistic cables is exactly what I'm looking for! Something that will take my system to the next level...better bass, detail, separation, realism. Not that I feel anything is "bad", but I want to find what's possible with different cables. If in the end the Wireworld is the best fit, so be it! If not, I'll move on! Again, it's about what works well in my system.
stringreen,

"Why would you not continue with Wireworld?" I may continue to use Wireworld. I'll repeat, I'm confident that my components are set and I'm trying to figure out if I need to change my cables. I was told my weakest link were my Wireworld power cords and Shunyata  powers cords were significantly better. I tried Shunyata and Audioquest power cords. I concluded the Wireworld was the best fit to my ears. Now I'm going to try interconnect cables.
I just received an Audioquest Niagara  interconnect cable. I'll post comments in a couple of days.
Thanks for all of the suggestions. I purchased Audioquest Fire XLRs and Clarus Crimson speaker cables. Done for now!