@roadcykler Everything matters and cables and interconnects can matter significantly depending upon design and brand.
@jaybe I recommend you add WyWires Platinum to your list in your price range. Moving to WyWires after auditioning a number of brands in their price range made a significant improvement in achieving natural timbre, staging, imaging, dynamic and balance. Balance was the key. Nothing exaggerated at any point in the frequency spectrum with vivid detail across the spectrum. Read professional reviews which confirms my opinion. Contact Alex Sventitsky, designer and President. He is a sincere and down to earth person … always helpful. They are currently running a 35% off sale on the Platinum series.
https://wywires.com
Audition and see if your ears confirm my opinion and the pro reviews. Good luck.
PS No vested interest. Just a very satisfied customer.