It really depends on the rest of your system. Typically one selects the rest of the gear first and then matches the cables. I am using Tara Labs Air2, which I chose after auditioning MIT, Cardas, Nordost, Audioquest, Kimber, and Synergistic Research (went with Synergistic for the interconnects). However, now I've changed preamp and amp and I think I have to do the whole process again. I loved the Tara Labs air series between a Bryston amp and Snell speakers. There's no substitute for auditioning though. -Dave