The HDV 820 headphone amplifier
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The HDV 820 headphone amplifier
The HDV 820 headphone amplifier is the result of our many years of
audio expertise and the perfect complement to high-end audiophile
headphones of the Sennheiser brand for the ultimate in sound qual-
ity and performance. The HDV 820 offers consistently symmetrical
signal processing and extremely low harmonic distortion to ensure
unadulterated and perfect music enjoyment. Designed in Germany,
the HDV 820 convinces with its black design and incredible precision
and sound quality. The amplifier is manufactured by a team of
experts at our factory specialized in headphones and audiophile
products in Tullamore, Ireland.
The HDV 820 is equipped with a high-resolution ESS SABRE32 DAC
(digital-to-analog converter) that has a resolution of 32 bits and a
sampling rate of up to 384 kHz. The amplifier can also process
DSD256 files with a frequency of up to 12.3 MHz and features various
audio inputs and outputs, allowing you to choose the optimum con-
nection for your audio devices and headphones. The HDV 820 repro-
duces both digital and analog audio sources with superb sound qual-
ity.
Fittingly for a product that gives such an incredibly pure sound expe-
rience, the HDV 820 also inspires by its design. With its black anod-
ized housing and white LEDs, the HDV 820 perfectly matches Senn-
heiser's HD 800 S flagship high-end headphones to deliver the
ultimate audiophile listening experience.
Features
• Symmetrical signal processing with exact signal transmission
over the entire frequency spectrum and extremely low harmonic
distortion
• Dynamic range of more than 120 dB, wide bandwidth and high
transient response due to short signal paths
• Outstanding ESS SABRE
resolution of 32 bits and a sampling rate of up to 384 kHz
• Automatic adjustment of the sampling rate (44.1 kHz to 384 kHz)
• USB Audio (up to 32 bits/384 kHz and up to DSD256)
• Can be used with up to four dynamic headphones
• 3 balanced headphone sockets (2 x 4.4 mm jack socket, 1 x XLR-
4 socket)
• High-quality XLR-3/¼" (6.35 mm) jack combo socket for connec-
tion of unbalanced headphones
• High flexibility due to different connection possibilities:
– Digital inputs: S/PDIF coaxial/optical, USB
– Analog inputs: balanced XLR-3, unbalanced RCA
• Analog output: balanced XLR-3, level adjustable (for connection
of active loudspeakers or a power amplifier)
• Developed in Germany and manufactured in Ireland
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DAC (digital-analog converter) with a