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Esoteric DV50 Setup Questions

I just purchased a used Esoteric DV 50 Universal Player. I will be using this strictly for audio only, both cd and sacd. After downloading and reading the owners manual, I am very confused in setting up the unit. As I will be using this for strictly audio, does anyone know what I have to set in the setup menu to insure the best sound? From what I gather, I can choose either pcm or dsd output via the coax digital output jack. I will be sending the signal to my Wyred4Sound DAC 1. What would be preferred, pcm or dsd and why?

I am also interested in others feelings on the 3 filter settings and what you consider to sound the best. Please chime in if you have any experience with this model or a similar Esoteric unit.

This is replacing my Sony SCD 777ES sacd player which will find a home in my secondary system.

Thanks.........
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Hi I used to have a DV 50S a while back. Wish I never would have sold it...for DVD playback it is awesome and very good on Audio.

I am pretty sure that if you use a external dac the filter settings don't apply, they are just for the internal dac...

Also agree that you should set for PCM output...
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