Your "Budget Cable" recommendations, please......

Kimber Hero ... I went from MIT Terminator 4s to hero between my MSB Link III and Classe CAP-150. There was so much more "there" there that it was startling at first. I've seen them around for about $100 / meter pair used ... and even in the mid 100s new they are a sonic steal IMHO.

HomeGrownAudio Super Silver interconnects offer a lot of value: all-silver wire with excellent RCA jacks, and a very reasonable price if you buy the kits ($60 for 1-meter with RCA's) and do your own soldering. For more info, go to:
www.homegrownaudio.com

Mapleshade....all the way.I was skeptical.Bought their Golden double Helix spkr cable and their digital cable.All I can say is HOLY CRAP.These things are fantastic.After using MIT,Transparent,Acoustic Zen and Monster,I figured what the hell.I can return them if I don't like them and they are cheap!!!! I can honestly say that after 3 years of monkeying around with this cable,that cable,my search for cables has now ended.I don't even look at the cable ads on the Gon anymore.

Equipment:
CJ Prem 12 monos
CJ PV12AL Pre
Thiel 2.3 speakers
Theta digital DAC and Trans

Dan: Whatever you try, I would focus the search on cables with a reputation for deep bass response (as well as sounding nice throughout the rest of the spectrum of course:-). Even if they have full but "somewhat" loose bass they may still work fine with the Maggie's, which are very tight in this region. All of your equipment is considered to be neutral to light in the bass (depends on one's frame of reference) and I feel that this approach may give you better sound. Nothing wrong with the gear (the Forte should push the Maggie's nicely), just saying that this is the basic plan that I would follow in your case as synergy is everything. Unfortunately I do not have any recommendations in what seems to be your price range, but am certain that others will, who have tried more cables than I. Even if your gear has captive power cords, you might also look into upgrading these @ some point. Nothing expensive, but something that will not limit current (maybe the DIY power cords noted @ Audioasylum based on Mr. Crump's design). Subaguru (@ this site) has also made some DIY PC's (power cords) lately that he feels are nice. The power cords will also add to the bass in your system, from my experience.

Thanks Dekay. That's some of the most thoughtful and specific advice I've ever gotten.

So....Can any of you recommend a cable that provides nice solid, tight bass. Bear in mind that I'll be in need of interconnects and speaker cables.

Does the Nordost line meet this criteria?

Thanks again.