What cables would sound best with my system??

What's your budget? I own the Totems and have heard the Arcam, though not together (would have thought 85 wpc would be a little lean for the Forests, but liked the Arcam so can see why the choice). I use Analysis plus Oval 9 cables with I like quite a bit and represent a great value. I've had some MIT budget cables in there, which were a joke, and Cardas Quadlink 5s. I've come down hard on Cardas before, and I think it's that I didn't like the Cardas Totem combo, but I do think they make some fine products.

what does your dealer recommend?
LJK

My budget is around 500$. I'd like to buy used to make the money go further. I see what you're saying about the 85wpc, but the arcam outputs a very generous 85, and can drive heavier speakers than might be expected. Thanks for the tip with the Oval 9's.

Yeah, didn't want to make you think you should change the Arcam...while I'm overkill about power w/ the forests, I don't think everyone needs ot be as crazy as I am (the world is probably a better place for it). You might be able to find a pair of Analysis Plus Solo Crystal Oval cables for that much, maybe just a bit over 500, and those are some great cables (looking at them myself). What's up the chain from the forest and the arcam?

I owned the Monster M 2.4 and was quite surprised by how good they were, especially for the money. You can get a used apir very cheap.

There are lots of better cables but they also cost a lot more. Buy the M 2.4 and when you have the money look for something better. There is no reason you couldn't be happy for a long time with that speaker cable.

Unfortunately I am not familiar with your electronics so I don't know how they will sound in your system, but neither does anyone else. Unless they have been in your room and know all of your listening preferences, no one knows whether or not you will like the M 2.4's.