The Outlaw cables are an excellent choice. I use their balanced cables between my 990 and ATI 2005 with good results.

The 45A has served me well for about three years. It is a fine progressive scan universal player. I think if I was looking for a new DVD player today I'd probably purchase an Oppo. I understand the 45A is available but Pioneer has added the 46AV that is an upconverting universal player like the Oppo. Lots of choices...
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Outlaw 976 | ATI 2005 | M&K 850s Left, Center & Right, Surround-55s, MX-70B Sub | Harmony 950 remote | Panamax 5100 | OPPO UDP-203 | LG OLED55B7