@m669326: You will get as many recommendations here as there are people to make them. I’ve only been pursuing this hobby for a bit over a year, so I do not have the years of experience that many here do. Also, the total cost of my gear is only about $7,500 and others here might have systems costing $20,000 or more. So what matters to them doesn’t necessarily apply to me.
I started out a cable skeptic, going truly cheap. As people here I consider knowledgeable think cables are important, I looked to improve my cables, though I still didn’t want to spend a lot. The same people often think it best to stay with a given brand of cables. Some well-regarded cable brands make cables in a wide range of prices, so I looked mostly to the more affordable versions of Silnote and Audioquest brands. I have not purchased any Blue Jeans or Schmidt cable, but they are affordable and seem well thought-of. I think it is reasonable to stay within a budget and enjoy the music that gives you. Others here would likely disagree.
I still didn’t answer your question, but I thought I could provide a perspective as to how to approach quality audio on a budget.
I started out a cable skeptic, going truly cheap. As people here I consider knowledgeable think cables are important, I looked to improve my cables, though I still didn’t want to spend a lot. The same people often think it best to stay with a given brand of cables. Some well-regarded cable brands make cables in a wide range of prices, so I looked mostly to the more affordable versions of Silnote and Audioquest brands. I have not purchased any Blue Jeans or Schmidt cable, but they are affordable and seem well thought-of. I think it is reasonable to stay within a budget and enjoy the music that gives you. Others here would likely disagree.
I still didn’t answer your question, but I thought I could provide a perspective as to how to approach quality audio on a budget.