Current Price $2,749.95
Color: Black
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The master key to your music: the HDV 820 unlocks the potential of your Sennheiser headphone collection with class-leading DAC and headphone amplifier technology.
- The HDV 820 delivers reference digital-to-analog conversion (DAC) and world-class headphone amplification in one audiophile-grade device
- Convert to analog from USB, S/PDIF coaxial and Optical sources with the ESS 9028PRO SABRE DAC
- Over 115 dB of pristine gain for vivid, dynamic sound reproduction with < 0.001 percent THD Screen reader support enabled.
- Inputs: Balanced XLR and unbalanced RCA inputs; Outputs: XLR3, XLR4, 6.3mm (1/4-inch), dual 4.4mm Pentaconn (balanced) and stereo XLR analog pass-thru
- Join millions of passionate audiophiles that choose Sennheiser and receive our global 2-YEAR WARRANTY with purchase. ONLY buy from an authorized dealer to ensure you get genuine Sennheiser products
- Item #11202699
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calculoid
Reposted from Sennheiser
May 31, 2025
Superb design and features
superb resonance, design and built. When paired with 800 s, the audio is beyond my expectation
Pelikanyo
Reposted from Sennheiser
Jan 10, 2025
Yes I'll Have Another Sir!
This is my second HDV 820. Purchased the first about three years ago and absolutely love it. Both digital and analog inputs are excellent. Adding a second digital coax input would make it perfect. Rather than putting a switch box in the music path, I purchased a second to benefit from the extra connections. Yes, I like it that much! Have been Sennheiser family since my HD 424X headphones...yes, still in use 😁👍
suki
Reposted from Sennheiser
Dec 16, 2024
great technology
Sounds was amazing and has a lot of features and connection methods
TheVoiceOfReason34
Reposted from Sennheiser
Oct 31, 2024
STILL and outstanding piece of kit!
Purchased earlier this year and it still holds up as a fantastic sounding kit.
The integrated DAC sounds very detailed and refined on its own - DSD files especially sound very buttery and smooth. USB connects easily to laptop or other devices such as a DAP. If using a PC/Laptop I would recommend using a streaming app like Qobuz which will connect directly to the HDV ASIO driver, allowing maximum listening fidelity.
It truly shines as an amplifier, especially when using the balanced XLR inputs, so having a balanced connection to your headphones is crucial to get the most out of this kit. I currently have the Schiit Bifrost 2 DAC connected via XLR and the sound is truly end-game. The headphones I am currently alternating between are the Sony MDR-Z1R (Rich base, great for rock/pop/hip hop) and the Hifiman HE-1000se (wide open soundstage, highly resolving) headphones which are less sensitive but both sound amazing.
Highly recommend this kit for the price as you are getting a solid DAC with the capability to play DSD files as well as an elite amplifier section that layers and immerses you in the music.
