DV-50S vs DV50
The DV50 matches the DV-50S on bit depth (24-bit), max sample rate (192 kHz), signal-to-noise (108 dB), and thd (0.001%).
Both turn up in the same documented systems.
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DV-50S
EsotericDigitalCD PlayersHi-Res PlayersDiscontinued
Estimated price (community-sourced)
$865
Around — community and catalog average, updates slowly
About the DV-50S
The Esoteric DV-50S is a high-end universal disc player from 2004-2005, capable of playing SACD (stereo and multichannel), CD, DVD-Audio (single/dual-layer, linear/packed PCM), DVD-Video, Video CD, CD-R/RW, DVD-R/RW, and MP3 files. It features Burr-Brown PCM1738 24-bit/192kHz DACs in a fully balanced dual-differential configuration with DSD decoding for SACD. Selectable digital filters include 8x oversampling FIR (sharp roll-off, up to 352.8kHz for CD, 1536kHz for DVD) and RDOT (slow roll-off, natural characteristics, 705.6kHz for CD). The player includes a TEAC-designed aperture stabilizer mechanism, Ultra High Density chassis, and machined feet with spikes. Video processing uses a 216MHz Analog Devices encoder with 14-bit DAC. Original No longer manufactured.
Specifications
Digital Audio
DAC capabilities and digital audio processing
- Bit Depth
- 24-bit
- Max Sample Rate
- 192 kHz
- DSD Support
- DSD64
- MQA Support
- No
- DAC Chip
- Burr-Brown PCM1738
Analog Output
Analog signal output specifications
- THD
- 0.001%
- SNR
- 108 dB
- Output Voltage
- 2.3V RMS
- Output Impedance
- 450Ω
- Max Output Voltage
- 5.1V RMS
Connectivity
Input and output connections
- Bluetooth
- No
- Wi-Fi
- No
- Ethernet
- No
- Digital Outputs
- TosLink, Coaxial
- Analog Outputs
- Balanced XLR, RCA
Physical Dimensions
Size, weight, and appearance
- Dimensions
- 445 × 165 × 356 mm (W × H × D)
- Weight
- 20.87 kg (46 lbs)
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