Interconnect under $200 new or used.....

Before you spring for the Hero, you might want to read what others are saying six chat forums down from this one about Kimber's newest I/C. Otherwise, I highly reccommend BEL-The Wire $175.00 to $225.00 new. I use mine for both 2-channel direct for music and as a digital cable for video.

I have had very good results with the ZU Cable Warmouth, which falls in your $$ range used.

Audioquest Pythons for $200 used. Gteat i/i s

I picked up some new Audioquest King Cobra's and I am very impressed with the air and sparkle, without soundign harsh. Similar to the older Python's for much less money. I think you can get them from Audio Advisor with a 30 day trial period if you don't care for them. You could get Hero's from AA as well, compare and return the one you don't want.

Paul

Tara Labs RSC Axioms are working well for me.
Craig