recommends for interconnects?

There are several threads here on AG about veritas cables - check them out.

a lot of positive feedback 

all the best in your journey 

"Retail is around 1500 but if you look around rarely you can find a pair in the $800-$900 range on the used market."

When the OP specifically states that he is looking for XLR cable recommendations "under a few hundred dollars", how is this useful information? 

In my opinion cables do make objective difference. I have tried many over the past 30 years listening to good and great music. I have a pair of Magnapan 1.7ix. I was told about AntiCables years ago. I am now using the 7.3 level (Dual Conductors-silver/gold). But i use the RCA interconnects. They have the same in the 5.3 level XLR. To me they are a good match with the Magnapan and not that expensive.  Best of luck. 

I forgot to let you know that i now use tube equipment. But i used AntiCables in my SS equipment and still felt they sounded great. 

Dave, you might want to look into these pure silver interconnect cable which are reasonably priced and offer exceptional performance:
Stager Silver Solids.