Recommendation for a replacement speaker cable

@mitch2 and others. Yes, my question was vague and I’m quite happy picking all the spaghetti. I mean, if I could say everything in complete clarity and specificity, I probably wouldn’t have to ask the question in the first place.

My speakers and amp and vinyl rig aren’t going anywhere.

But I have ordered a set of the maple shade double helix and the canare 4s11. Looking forward to listening to the differences.

Thank you to all for your suggestions. And a heartfelt rip to Paul at clear day. 

@jackd

Length is 8';   budget is $600 or below
@jjss49  I had the Mapleshades up until about 2015 and I really enjoyed them. I can't remember why I sold them except maybe for the AZ Satoris?

@richmos. @mazian. 

I have the Morrow Ph4 from my tt to my phono pre. They made an incredible difference! 

@schubert are you talking Paul Ladauti? He was indeed a good guy. Great to talk with about the hobby. 

I do remember talking to one of the lead guys at Maple shade back in 2003 or so when I installed the double helix cables into my then- ARC VS 110 and Maggie 3.6R system. Those cables had shrunk the Maggies expansive soundstage but had also deepened it. When I explained that to the gentleman, he said, "So what? Now you can hear further into the music."


He was right. I remember this because it's one of the few times i recall speaker cables making a palpable difference in sound. The other times were with Lee's Satori's and Paul's Clear Days. 

I'm not a mettalurgist, but I appreciate those who work with the elements to help my sonic cone bliss ever closer. 

For some reason, taking the advice of someone who's named dorkwad is really troublesome. However, I will try to look past the name.

@mitchellman1 -- How would you describe their presence to the sound as compared to other cables you've tried?

Question: Is there any merit to what @drbarney1  said about ribbon cables (like Alpha Core, Mapleshade, and some others) NOT improving the sound?