[m_i_c_k_e_y]

Bet the new HP HD820 is a close back 800s

 

[Computer Lounge]

I just spoke to our Sennheiser account manager, I've got my fingers crossed that he'll be able to pull some strings and get an HDV 820 to New Zealand for a meet I'm trying to put together

// Alex

 

[Topspin70]

Can't wait to know more about the HDV 820. Think I read somewhere it's a digital amp. Wow, Class D amplification?

 

[daijobudes]

I have listened to this Amp in Munich High End 2017 which just finished today, and I did it right after listening to the new Orpheus, I wouldn't comment Orpheus, but that little amp is among the best things I heard, both the HD800s and HD800S are amazing sound ing with it.. And diff between the regular and S version is that S sounds airier and more spacious, a little more ultra detailed and 800 regular is bassier.

 

[YesThisIs]

I have listened to this Amp in Munich High End 2017 which just finished today, and I did it right after listening to the new Orpheus, I wouldn't comment Orpheus, but that little amp is among the best things I heard, both the HD800s and HD800S are amazing sound ing with it.. And diff between the regular and S version is that S sounds airier and more spacious, a little more ultra detailed and 800 regular is bassier.

That is absolutely fantastic to hear! Looking forward what this amp can offer

 

[Dionysus]

Still waiting on Jude's more detailed impressions.

 

[NPWS]

I just bought hd800s this week and the new hd820 will coming soon right away

 

[vo_obgyn]

Looks like the HDV 820 is available in the U.S. and shipping:

https://en-us.sennheiser.com/digital-headphones-amplifier-hdv-820

Looking forward to hearing some impressions!

 

[Oscar-HiFi]

A couple of days ago I spent some time listening to our HDV 820 demo unit, and also the Questyle CMA400i.

The HDV 820 is refined and smooth, a device you can sit back and enjoy. It is also very powerful and can just about drive the Hifiman HE-6, but it pairs wonderfully with the HD800 / HD800s

 

[vo_obgyn]

^^Thanks for the follow-up.

I noticed that you have the HDVD 800 Senn Amp. I do too. I really like it a lot with my Senn HD 800 S and Audeze LCD-X cans, although I bypass the DAC in the HDVD 800 amp and use a Chord 2Qute DAC instead

I would be really interested in the difference between the HDVD 800 amp and the new HDV 820Amp. If it was a substantial upgrade, I would more than likely purchase the new unit.

 

[Oscar-HiFi]

^^Thanks for the follow-up.

I noticed that you have the HDVD 800 Senn Amp. I do too. I really like it a lot with my Senn HD 800 S and Audeze LCD-X cans, although I bypass the DAC in the HDVD 800 amp and use a Chord 2Qute DAC instead

I would be really interested in the difference between the HDVD 800 amp and the new HDV 820Amp. If it was a substantial upgrade, I would more than likely purchase the new unit.

I'll try and do a comparison for you tomorrow at some point

Amp section only, DAC used with be a Hugo

 

[vo_obgyn]

I'll try and do a comparison for you tomorrow at some point

Amp section only, DAC used with be a Hugo

Sounds great. Thanks. The Chord Hugo is a nice amp/DAC, for sure!

 

[chungjun]

Would love to read more impression of the HDV 820... am looking around for an amp to go with HD800S.

 

[Oscar-HiFi]

Sounds great. Thanks. The Chord Hugo is a nice amp/DAC, for sure!

There is not a huge difference to be honest, and if you use it as an amp only maybe not worth the upgrade.

The HDV 820 is every so slightly smoother, fuller, and has better separation and soundstage.

The main reason to upgrade is if you are looking to driver harder to drive headphones, want the upgraded DAC section and want the looks to tie in with the rest of your system.

 

[vo_obgyn]

There is not a huge difference to be honest, and if you use it as an amp only maybe not worth the upgrade.

The HDV 820 is every so slightly smoother, fuller, and has better separation and soundstage.

The main reason to upgrade is if you are looking to driver harder to drive headphones, want the upgraded DAC section and want the looks to tie in with the rest of your system.

Thanks for the follow-up.

With regard to the upgraded DAC section in the HDV 820, I was a little surprised to see that there is no playback up to 768kHZ and up to DSD512 (octa DSD). The new ESS SABRE32 chip sounds good, though, I'm sure. Also, they have omitted MQA which for some could be a deal-breaker I think. The choice of a 4.4mm Pentaconn socket is interesting.