Looking for Suggestions for IC's

While I know that this subject has been rehashed a number of times and I have tried to read many of the posts I thought it might be worth it to get suggestions from some out there that might have actual experience with the gear I am currently using.

Having just upgraded my pre to a ARC Ref 5se and wanting to shorten my speaker cabling I am in the market for some new ic's from the pre to my Pass 260.8's. I am asking for manufacturers names and models that I should have on a short list. My budget sits at around 2k and could be stretched if absolutely necessary. I am not against buying used as this also tends to get a bigger bank for the money spent.

I am looking to get something in the 3-4m length range and would love to hear from guys with similar gear. My current cabling is mostly Straightwire and I will be replacing their Crescendo 3 model. I could simply just get a 4 meter pair of these, but looking for a better alternative, if one is available.

I am not looking to start a tread on on cables, per say, as the pro and cons always appear in these types of inquiries. I already have been shown (hear) that cables matter, so I am a believer. Just looking to make an informed decision.

SteveA