A look at the new Sennheiser HDV 820 on Head-Fi TV!
Jan 23, 2018 at 12:31 PM Post #31 of 35
Hey all, I've been trying to decide which amp to buy for my HD 800 S phones for some time now. I'm leaning towards either HDV 820, Schiit MJ2 with Gumby, or the V281 with Gumby. Can someone please chime in on this problem that I've created for myself? I will be strictly using the balanced XLR connection. Thank you for the much needed input :)
 
Feb 2, 2018 at 4:42 PM Post #32 of 35
I have to admit I absolutely love my HDV 820, especially when balanced. I have Hugo 2 as well and I may end up selling it and keeping my HDV 820.
 
Feb 4, 2018 at 9:43 AM Post #33 of 35
Hey all, I've been trying to decide which amp to buy for my HD 800 S phones for some time now. I'm leaning towards either HDV 820, Schiit MJ2 with Gumby, or the V281 with Gumby. Can someone please chime in on this problem that I've created for myself? I will be strictly using the balanced XLR connection. Thank you for the much needed input :)

I posed pretty much the same question, sans the V281, to reviewer Paul Rigby in the comments section of his HDV820 review at

https://theaudiophileman.com/hdv-820/

He has reviewed both the HDV820 and the Schiit MJ2/Gumby stack. His response:

“Thanks Matthew, the 820 is excellent and I would always recommend it but – if push comes to shove – the Schiit provides better value for money and the edge in terms of sound quality methinks.”
 
Aug 25, 2018 at 3:08 AM Post #34 of 35
@jude hey at 1:40 of the video you mentioned you would do some comparisons of the HDV 820 and I assume other amps/dacs. Care to do a write up of said comparisons?
 
Dec 20, 2018 at 11:37 PM Post #35 of 35

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