Which cables and ics allow the biggest soundstage?

Yes all those other things contribute but cables will vary in how they influence the soundstage hence why I ask as I have not got around to trying as many cables as some seem to have here.

My own limited trials have me using Discovery Signature interconnects and solid core OHNO 12 gauge diy speaker cable.

Thanks for the suggestions so far and anymore to check out appreciated.

I would suggest getting speaker cables where the positive & negative runs are separate. This improves soundstage width & imaging. I agree re: solid core above.

I too like solid cables and unshielded as well. I'm geographically in a great place to utilize unshielded. No cable, no cell service, 20 miles to the closest RF antenna. I have no noise issues with them. My power cords, interconnects and speaker wire are unshielded. I also found treating AC in all manners; good outlets, filtering and regeneration for sources helps the image/soundstage.

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For IC's I'm using Speltz's latest silver w/silver Eichmanns

Having listened to a lot of cables, solid core, solid purity, etc., I like the alloys containing gold. Siltech first turned my head to that entity. I use the Gabriel Gold Raptures and you'll have to pry them from my dead hand to get them from me! Gabriel gold offers a great product.

I would recommend you bid on the pair of Revelation Mk II's up for auction right now. They are much improved over the already great MK I, especially in soundstage. You can read all you want on them here in other threads.

for used speaker cables in your price range, I would recommend a pair of Stealth Hybrid MLT's. I still use them, but wish I could afford a pair of GG's......Room treatment and speaker placement are good to take a look at too, but cable are first, IMHO.....

Good luck and enjoy the tunes!

I have used several brands, either all one kind, or combos of different kinds. The cables that have worked the best for me have been the silver solid core offerings from Audioquest. Sky, Niagara, Cheetah.