DV50 vs DV-50S
The DV-50S matches the DV50 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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The Esoteric DV-50 is a universal multichannel player capable of playing SACD, CD, DVD-Audio, DVD-Video, DVD-R/RW, Video CD, CD-R/RW, and MP3 formats. It features advanced digital filtering technology with two selectable filters: an 8x oversampling FIR filter and an upsampling RDOT filter, allowing upconversion of audio signals up to 1536kHz for DVD-Audio and up to 705.6kHz for CDs. The player includes balanced XLR and unbalanced RCA analog outputs, three digital outputs (which do not output SACD signals), and a full set of video outputs including component, S-video, composite, and D1/D2. It uses Burr-Brown PCM1738 24-bit/192kHz DACs in a fully balanced dual-differential configuration and has a heavy, vibration-resistant chassis weighing approximately 46-47 lbs. The DV-50 was manufactured by TEAC America and It is highly regarded for its build quality, sound performance, and versatility as both an audio and video player.
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The closest alternatives on specs, description and the systems they turn up in, with the specs they share set side by side.
The DV-50S matches the DV50 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.
The MVP-851's signal-to-noise is 115 dB against the DV50's 108 dB and its thd 0.003% against 0.001%. Both share bit depth (24-bit) and max sample rate (192 kHz).
Both turn up in the same documented systems.
The CDP-1's signal-to-noise is 122 dB against the DV50's 108 dB and its thd 0.003% against 0.001%. Both share bit depth (24-bit) and max sample rate (192 kHz).
The DVD-2200's signal-to-noise is 115 dB against the DV50's 108 dB. Both share bit depth (24-bit), max sample rate (192 kHz), and thd (0.001%).
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