I went thru the IC thing earlier this year as I found myself with the same problem. Using a Meridian 506.24 to get a good cable match I wound up with Stealth FLR, upgraded to Stealth CWS and am now using Stealth PGS. I tried AQ Python, HT Pro-Silway & PSS to name a few others. As for speaker cable I was using AQ Crystal & upgraded to JPS Labs Superconductor+ Very good detail & high freq. extension with these cables without brightness. Also Stealth has a 30 day return policy less shipping as do some other cable dealers. Good luck in your search.
Which cable will reduce harshness of CD player?
Have been experimenting with different copper and silver cables. My rig is all solid state and I find the CD source to be a little bright. Don't want to upgrade or downgrade or trade so I'm going to flavorize it with some IC's and SPKR cables. I tried the MF Nuvista Silver IC's and were too bright, but very pure, currently switching between Custom House and XLO. Going to try Cardas Quadlink next week. Any recommendations would be greatly appreciated.