Ripplin said:
For me, it depends on the system. Upstairs, I'd probably listen with 2 channel PCM and downstairs, 6 channel DD stereo. Do whatever sounds good or that you prefer, I say. For something like this, I'd be listening with headphones, at least the first time.
Good headphones always bring out the best, and the worst in a recording. I actually prefer headphones, even though I do have good stereo equipment.