Speaker Cable Advice


I moved to a new house where my new listening room has a large fireplace.  Because I can no longer place the amp in between the speakers if I want to use the fireplace, my 8 foot Audioquest Meteor cables are too short.  I am looking for speaker cables at least 12 feet in length and up to 15 feet for $3000 or less.  I would prefer an all copper cable and if it adds a touch of warmth that would be a good thing in my system.  

So far I have found in my price range Cardas Clear Reflection (new), Kimber Monacle X or XL (new), Kimber Bifocals (I can use biwire cables) or the Kimber KS6063 slightly above my budget. In the used market I have seen Acoustic Zen Satori's, Audioquest Castle Rock (would need to be reterminated though) and a Synergistic Reseach Tesla Accelerators.  I have also been offered XLO Reference 3 cables by a local dealer.

I need to get this done but work and life in general prevent me from auditioning cables. Right now I am leaning to the Cardas based on the reviews. 

Would love to hear from the group what your recommendations are.  If it helps, my system is:  

Feickert Firebird Turntable
Reed 2C Arm
Ortofon Windfeld Cart
Audio Research Reference 2A Phono Pre 
Esoteric C-03 Preamp
TAD Evolution One Speakers
Transparent Power Cords 
Audioquest ICs


 
teeshot
I use AQ GO-4's with my Vandy's and have no complaints.
A step 'below' Castle Rock, but one that should be considered, especially if it fits more with your budget.
B
Synergistic in a heartbeat. If you can get Tesla Accelerators in your budget that would be the best of everything you listed.
Look at Acoustic BBQ duelund cables made by Bill Dion--grannyring on Audiogon.  He has ads on Agon continuously and is a serious DIY guy with credentials.  He's taken many excellent speakers and modded them to be like 25-50% better sounding.  He's done the same with a few awesome TRL DUDEs.  Don't let the prices fool you.  These are very nice sounding musical cables that allow you to hear real instruments and beautiful voices.  He will custom make the exact length of cable and will basically charge what the difference is in cost of materials.  He's a retired dude and does this AS A SERVICE to audiophiles tired of getting hosed on cable prices.

Bob