Esoteric DV60

I studied the manual a bit more, and no, there can be no SACD output through the HDMI terminals. I believe this dates back to the earlier days of this format, where SONY would not allow digital output of any kind concerning SACD output, so equipment was not equipped with the means to output SACD digitally.

The player does a fine job with multi-channel analog SACD, though.

Regards,
Dan

I happen to own an Esoteric DV60, I use only the analog 5.1 output, mainly due to the fact that my my older Primare SP31 processor does not have HDMI capability.

I have looked in my manual, and it states: "Set the Digital Output setting to "On".

"This terminal cannot output sound from a Super Audio CD".

"To enjoy the digital surround audio from DVD Audio and DVD Video discs, connect the HDMI terminal to a surround amplifier  and set the Analog Output setting to "Multi ch". 

Obviously, HDMI terminals have limited use regarding surround sound, not having SACD output would be a deal-breaker for me, had I the use of HDMI. You may consider looking at a bit newer model of Esoteric, they most likely would have expanded HDMI output capability.

Hope this helps.
Regards,
Dan