Cables for interconnect and speakers?

Yes, Elizabeth, it's just you. You have no idea what your system is capable of. Besides, I remember you said you'd bought the Brystons mostly because of the warranty, and also to have two tables instead of one of a much higher level is an interesting idea.

Inna. I bought the Bryston because they sound good. I auditioned them together with the Maggies with my own recordings carefully on two separate occasions for several hours each time. The warranty was an additional consideration. The other amp I considered was a Classe'. The Parasound Jc1 were too expensive, and likewise the ARC REF 3 used would have been a thousand plus or more used than the new Bryston, and then i could not leave it on all the time. Also i would have purchased the ARC with no audition.. and no warranty same for the Parasound, no audition and twice the price (i also could have purchsed the Classe' but again no audition available.)
The two TTs is just me. I do prefer owning two. and i don't think i could cope with damaging a more than a thou' cart. i would go hang myself if I destroyed a two grand cart. A thousand I can live with, especially as i have another right there.
As for the spending more on cables.. well if i blew more on them, then I would NOT HAVE the stuff I do have.
I stick by my assertion, that spending a LOT on cables is folly. One should spend the money on better electronics.
(Spending a reasonable amout on cables is OK. Like the cables I own. respectable, decent stuff)
If i had a Gazillion bucks, i would buy better cables for my MBL/Top of the line Audio research setup ($250,000.plus stuff)

I didn't say $2k cartridge, I said much better table. And much better cables. You just deprive yourself of the best sound your system is capable of. That's all.

FWIW I did buy another preamp an AE-3 for less than the Cardas and it made the whole system click, nirvana.

Stealth wonderful cables at all price points.