I experimented with about 6 or 7 different cables up to $200 US used and settled on the Cardas Golden (if you watch here you'll see the odd one come up for around $180-$200). I have 2 in my system, one on my DVD/CD player and one on my line conditioner and am tempted from time to time to buy a 3rd to replace the Blue Circle BC 62 on my integrated. The Cardas is definitely "warmer" than the Blue Circle which I would describe as a very neutral cord, but the BC 62 is a superb cord, especially at the used price of $100-$125 that you occassionally see it at. But based on what you're saying and your satisfaction with the Golden on your CD player, I'd skip the quadlink and "go for the gold".
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.