best 100- 200 used interconnect

I sampled some Nordost rca's and I too found them a little "brittle" sounding. Don't think the kimber would be appropriate in your system (sampled a Kimber in the same session as the Nordost). Favorite cables in my system are: IXOS, Bradley(no longer made), JPS ultraconductor, and Wireworld Oasis III. IXOS and JPS are phenomenal but are slightly laid back compared to the wireworld which has a little more aggressive bass and dynamic slam to it. My cd player and speakers are leaner and more aggressive than your's so the JPS and IXOS are perfect for me but I'm thinking the Wireworld Oasis III would be perfect for your setup. Riveting musicality and used should only be around $35 and I guarantee will destroy the Nordost.

D.H. Labs are the best in that range.

JPS Superconductor+ or FX, can be had for about 150.00 used.
Stay away from Nordost.....Bright HT Pro Silkway... no bass

Phil, It almost looks as if you're hunting for a woman (smooth-tight-warm). I don't want to change the topic (inter-connects with distinct colourization) but would also like to query everyone as to what are considered the most transparent cables in the same $100 to $200 price range. So far I prefer coaxcail inter-connects like the WireWorld Polaris III's but would like to have everyone's input. Thanx.

LAT Internatinal. You will not go wrong. You'll have 30 days to decide. TRUST your own ears. Your money will go a long way. I use their stuff exclusively and am very happy. Try it. You'll like it.