Which Cables for Sony DVP-9000ES

Yes the SACD is only output through the analog outputs, I use Transparent "super". They work for me, but cables can be one of those personal taste things like most other equipment. Try as many brands as you can. I have heard a lot of people using MIT with the Krell gear, there should be some synergy there.

Just for your information...If you have the HTS 1, which is the first generation HTS from Krell, you need not worry about which cables to use for SACD because your bigger problem is that the HTS 1 does not have an analog bypass. What this means is that the SACD signal from the Sony will have to be "digitized" through the Krell's DAC's before you can hear any sound. By doing so, you are limiting the frequencies and are not hearing true SACD because the HTS DAC's are handcuffing the sound. What you will hear will be better than "regular" CD's but, will no way sound like SACD direct. HOWEVER, if you have the Krell HTS 2, which is shipping next week, then you will get all of the benefits of SACD because it WILL have analog bypass and will not digitize the SACD signal. CABLES: try Nordost, they sound great and no matter which brand you buy MAKE SURE YOU BUY BALANCED XLR'S CABLES AND NOT RCA'S whenever you can.

Ericbee is correct. Although I have been emailed by a Krell employee that the upgrade for HTS1 will be available soon (2nd Quarter) to allow analog bypass. The degradation of SACD sound is horrible through the HTS. I use an analog preamp to listen to SACD in two cahannel. I am currently looking at getting a KRC3 or KRC-HR to listen to my analog sources. These both offer a "Theater Throughput"(TM) that allows the front channels' outputs to go through as untouched as possible.
BTW, other preamps I've found which have this feature: Sonic Frontiers, Mark Levinson,Conrad Johnson,Audio Research,Pass labs,and Anthem. If there are others, please let me know. While the HTS is okay at Home theater, it is not the greatest musical preamp, and the bypass would be a better solution for your analog (inc. SACD output) listening.
Also to answer your cable question, I use Synergistic Research cables for the 9000ES on Dig and analog outputs and I am very happy with them. Best Regards, Aaron

With an SACD source you want to get everything out of it possible, so I recommend Harmonic Technology's "Magic" cable, or Synergistic Research's top of the line (I forget the name). Both cables have a perfect balance and startling clarity. Of course there are other good manufacturers, but in many recent reviews (Absolute Sound, Stereophile) there seems to be a consensus that H.Tech. has something special going on . How do you like the Standard CD playback so far?

Although I have had my DVP-9000ES for only a few days, it seems like the sound is slightly bright in portions of the upper region. With that in mind, I think the Purist Proteous for a liquid but flat response or as suggested above, the MIT cable, which would probably help "tame" the brightness. If possible, get cable from friends or a dealer and test. As others have stated, probably after about of week of 24/7 with the SACD demo disc before you decide. This would provide about 150 hours of break in, which is probably the minimum before the true performance can be determined. I hope everyone continues to post on this subject, as I still want to get the best from my 9000 as well.