I had the original HDVD 800 for several years. I was an early adopter, buying it near release before there were any reviews. Like you mentioned, the simplicity of the design is wonderful and never got old for me. Sennheiser kind of undersells how good of a design it is on the inside. It's a truly balanced design, with the internal layout optimized for short signal paths. The power supply is located close to the power button, the volume knob is connected with a rod on the inside so the signal doesn't have to travel too far from the input connectors. I looked at internal images of both the old HDVD 800 and the HDV 820 and I can tell they've made several optimizations to the design in the HDV 820. For example they've improved the shielding between the power supply and front headphone outputs. The main weakness of the older HDVD 800 was the dac. Sennheiser themselves designed the amplifier section of the HDVD 800, but decided to buy in a complete off the shelf dac board kit for their dac solution. I think this was done late in development, because the dac was simply not up to the quality shown in the other parts of the HDVD 800 design. For example, the dac had poor shielding with no galvanic isolation. Long story short, the dac was noisy and sounded cheap. This is why I'm glad they went back and improved the design with the HDV 820. They kept what worked, which was their excellent amplifier design, but improved it here and there like the additional power supply shielding. But most importantly, they added a decent dac to the amplifier, making it a much more evenly balanced product as a whole. An all-in-one where one might actually enjoy using it as such. Usually I find all-in-one solutions have one thing they do really well, with the other features being more like box ticking extras. So in the end I always eventually end up with loads of boxes optimized for a specific purpose anyway. This is what happened for me with the HDVD 800. I was hoping for a more elegant space saving setup, but ended buying a DDC, and then a separate dac. The sound quality gains were simply too big. The same thing happened to me with my speaker setup. I moved from separates to surround receivers, then back to separates again. Now I've more or less resigned myself to never having an all-in-one solution ever, because separates are worth it for me.
Thanks for all the extra info! I tend to be the same about sticking to separates, but it's great to find quality all-in-ones for those with limited space or who want a simple setup
Imho the Sennheiser 820 is one of the most underrepresented and underrated DAC/Amps on UA-cam. I'm a headphone guy and the HDV 820 is still one my most used and beloved piece of audio equipment. PS: As a regular viewer of your channel I want to express my gratitude for your high quality content!
I progressed from the original HDVD800, a solid first amplifier/ dac foray from Sennheiser. The HDV820 externally is equally well engineered and as well designed to operate a versatile but simple array of functionality. It lacks the ‘eye candy’ of the previous model but in my view more than makes up for this in its musicality. The HDVD800 handled classical music superbly when used in conjunction with the HD800 cans, however if your musical tastes extend beyond I feel the HDV820 offers a richer, less analytical approach , more of a tube amp feel. Certainly for me the sound was more rewarding, and engaging, and for me was a warmer sound than the earlier model. I believe for those who use/prefer the Sennheiser 800 series you have to go a very long way , and to a significant price differential to meet, let alone exceed a brilliant ‘ all in one’ that the HDV820 represents.
Thank you for this great review, Lachlan! I agree with your findings. I used to have the HDV820 for some time and I really liked it. It was my favorite pairing with HD800S. Unfortunately, in my experience with the unbalanced inputs there was noise passed 12 o’clock in the volume knob no matter what source or cable or adjustable gain in the back, it would be noisy. Thankfully the balanced inputs were perfectly fine. Also, the ES9028 DAC seems a bit dated for the price tag in 2023, even if the implementation was good, there seems to be a sense of easiness in the delivery and fine details from the ES9038 DACs that I have listened to. A revision with a more powerful DAC with a fine crossfeed implementation, AES I/O and silent unbalanced inputs would be my dream HDV820S ✨
I'm confused with the "HDV820 as a DAC" section. It sounded like you were comparing the Burson to the Amp of the HDV, or the HDV as a complete package. In a comparison of DAC's i would've expected you to hook up different DAC's (like the TT2) to the Soloist and then compare how the Sound changes in that setup
Yeah, fair point. I don't think I explained/introduced it very well. What I was doing was seeing how good the internal DAC is compared to the onboard amp (i.e. is there a big improvement if using an external DAC with the 820 as amp only?)
I have the HDV820 (running Audiravana), I use HD800 (early S/No - no mods) HD800S and HD820. For an all in one solid state unit using HD800 series headphones its a good match. Very happy with my setup.
what dac and amp sounds way better then the hdv 820 i play tons of call of duty and i love movies and music my budget is 2,300 what set up will sound way better then the hdv 820?
I have the HDV820 with the HD800 headphones with the mojo2 as in the analog inputs and the combo beats more pricier amps and dacs which I tried with the HD800 headphones.
So interested in your opinion… I own the Mojo2 and am considering getting the HDV820. Do you find the HDV820 to be clearly better than the Mojo2? Do you find the combo of HDV820 and Mojo2 to be better than either of them on their own? What do you think? Thanks!
I had been considering a burson amp for the longest time, but finally went with an hdva600. As my collection of headphones are all sennheisers, it seemed sensible to go with the matching amp, and that amp being second hand only is the better bang for buck choice anyway. I was initially disappointed though, as it was so transparent that it revealed various problems that I hadnt been aware of before, but that only goes to show how much distortion and lack of focus was previously being masked! Now I need to choose a dac upgrade, and while I'd love something like a holo spring, a second hand qutest is probably my best value option... But I have heard it described as being a bit flat in the soundstage, which wouldnt be ideal
The Qutest would be a great choice I think. Some R2R DACs will throw an even deeper soundstage, but most (other than something like the Holo May) will lack a sense of attack and energy when compared to the Qutest which has an excellent balance of soundstage depth, width, image accuracy and resolution/clarity
I try to be pure about my purchases of hifi gear; amps from amp companies, speakers, headphones etc. Also I have found separate's better performing, reliable & longer lasting. However this kind of thing would be a good desktop solution. Good thorough review, thanks 👍👍
Hey, how are you doing? I’m pretty new to this audio hobby Is it possible if you can make a video showing us how to connect a different dac to the HDV 820?
I can't specifically do that video because I don't have an HDV820 here, but I am working on a series of videos to help with these kinds of topics soon...
@@PassionforSound OK no problem cause I just wanted to know if theHDV820 can actually use a separate dac because I read somewhere that you can’t do that and then I also see information that you could do that so that’s why I was asking you
@@PassionforSound so i just ask for RCA cables and what dac do u recommend i have a 30 day window to return the hvd 820 i have 2,250 in store credit what set up will blow the hdv820 out the water at that price?
The only thing I’m confused about with regards to the aesthetics is why did Sennheiser do away with the clear top glass line, so you could see the inner workings with a clever LED display? That was so nice. 🤷🏻♂️
@@PassionforSound. I guess so. I can’t think of any other reason to get rid of that aesthetic as you’ve suggested. I think you maybe right because the previous model (HDV 800) was a DAC/AMP as well and not just an AMP. :)
If I'm not mistaken its output impedance is 40 Ohms. If that is indeed the case I wonder what its performance is with low impedance headphones, both dynamics and planars but especially dynamics (like the Focals) which may in theory exhibit a shift in bass frequency response.
Yes, that's correct and something I overlooked because it's almost never an issue with modern devices. It will cause no issues with planars (I tested this), but some low impedance dynamic headphones could be impacted by it
I have been using my AirPods 2 for around 2 years now and I would like to switch to an headphone. I have been looking for a while but I couldn’t really find one at all. I came across your channel and it seems like you know quite a bit about headphones so I was wondering if you got any recommendations for a good sounding ANC headphone under $200
There's probably lots of options I don't know about because I don't spend a lot of time with wireless headphones, but the Edifier W820NB are a really nice starting point IMO
I’ve been using the HDV820 for a couple of years now and have been very happy with it as an amp for my empyreans but the built in DAC is very “meh”. I’ve settled on a Chord qutest into the analog inputs and the pairing is really excellent. Also, it is an excellent preamp and beat or matched units costing as much as $6k to my ears. I agree that the only major miss is that there is no way to quickly disable the preamp outputs.
It's been a while since I did this review, but I think the 820 has analog inputs on the back so you can run it as a pure amp from another source such as a DAC or turntable and pre-amp.
@@PassionforSound can I use a different dac to the HDv820 will it override the dac that’s built in the 820 or do I have to go in the settings and click on a few things to get that working
It's output impedence is fairly high as fas as I remember and that was what made me a little reluctant to buy one. Sure they were designed to be paired with their high impedence headphones but others may not sound so good.
That's a good point and something I didn't actually check for the review because it's so rarely a factor these days. It turns out that it's a 40 ohm output impedance which is very high in this day and age. It'll still be fine with planars and high impedance headphones, but that is a bit of a concern for low impedance dynamic headphones
@@PassionforSound great video - recent sub and love your content. Just picked up the HDV820 and still putting it through its paces but it has been a blast every step of the way! Regarding its high impedance output - The Headphone Show recently put out a vid on this very subject - I think there's a misconception around the negativity surrounding high output impedance and how it doesn't necessarily = 'bad'. It may change the tuning of a headphone but in most cases that tuning was actually favorable per their tests. Anyway, I've been using the HDV820 exclusively with the Sony flagships (MDR-Z1R's) that clock in at 65 ohms and the tuning sounds just as good as it does coming out of my DAP that has an ideal (for 65 ohm headphones) 1.8 ohm output impedance (250mw power)
Glad you're enjoying the content and thanks for the sub! I do agree that high output impedances aren't generally bad, but I also think it depends a lot on the headphone and the personal tastes of the listener. I rarely have problems (except with IEMs where the frequency response impact can be HUGE).
Great review! Thanks! Was wondering if you had a chance to compare the preamp against the soloist 3XP ? From what I understand this is a strong point for the soloist.
The headphone stage and preamp stage are essentially identical on these types of devices so what is said about the HP output is transferrable to the preamp output. 🙂
Hello, I am looking for DAC/AMP for headphones Hifiman HE 1000 SE. What is your opinion on combination Hifiman HE 1000 SE and Sennheiser HDV 820? I ask beccause I read in reviews that high output impedance of Sennheiser HDV 820 (45 ohm) can make problem for many headphones. Hifiman HE 1000 SE has impedance only 35 ohm. How should I consider the ratio of AMP impedance and headphones impedance?
The HDV820 will do just fine with the HE1000SE because it's quite easy to run and won't be affected by the output impedance. That said, you might also want to consider the HiFiMan Goldenwave Serenade: ua-cam.com/video/Mq5IbgRWaXo/v-deo.htmlsi=TxF5pJ9_Q0cHU2qF
Can anyone help me decide between the hdv820 and chord mojo 2? Has time caused the mojo to catch up, or is the hdv820 still better? The Chord has EQ, but the hdv820 is balanced. This would be to drive HD820 headphones.
Both will drive the HD820s very well. I think the amp in the HDV820 is probably better, but the Chord DAC technology provides more layering in the sound. The HDV820 is also a more convenient desktop design, but the Mojo 2 provides portability of you ever need it. They're probably the key things I'd use to make your decision.
Any recommendation dac/amp combo if im gonna drive my HD600? Currently going with the iFi Zen Dac V2? Willing to upgrade to a higher price point if worth it. Thankss
I love the iFi Zen DAC V2 and it’s magic Bass button. I also got the Gryphon and use it as a DAC connected to the iFi Pro iCAN Signature so I get a better than V2 DAC sound with Burr Brown chips with twice XBass, XSpace and 3D options. Other than this, I also use the Gustard R26 R2R which I either connect it to the Pro iCAN or Topping A90.
I noticed German engineering doesn't exaggerate, they only make what is necessary. But what they lack in additional features, they make up for in quality. Honestly I prefer the German's engineering style than having a lot of additional features but none of them are exceptional in quality.
Querido Pájaro hay que tener en cuenta también la obsesión y la compulsión propia de las conductas adictivas, yo pase por un periodo de compras obsesivas y compulsivas que me hizo reflexionar que había una parte patológica que había que tratar, puedo hacer analogías de todas las conductas adictivas, pero se haría muy largo, si queremos llenar el vacío interior con cosas materiales, no es buen plan :
I had the original HDVD 800 for several years. I was an early adopter, buying it near release before there were any reviews. Like you mentioned, the simplicity of the design is wonderful and never got old for me. Sennheiser kind of undersells how good of a design it is on the inside. It's a truly balanced design, with the internal layout optimized for short signal paths. The power supply is located close to the power button, the volume knob is connected with a rod on the inside so the signal doesn't have to travel too far from the input connectors. I looked at internal images of both the old HDVD 800 and the HDV 820 and I can tell they've made several optimizations to the design in the HDV 820. For example they've improved the shielding between the power supply and front headphone outputs.
The main weakness of the older HDVD 800 was the dac. Sennheiser themselves designed the amplifier section of the HDVD 800, but decided to buy in a complete off the shelf dac board kit for their dac solution. I think this was done late in development, because the dac was simply not up to the quality shown in the other parts of the HDVD 800 design. For example, the dac had poor shielding with no galvanic isolation. Long story short, the dac was noisy and sounded cheap. This is why I'm glad they went back and improved the design with the HDV 820. They kept what worked, which was their excellent amplifier design, but improved it here and there like the additional power supply shielding. But most importantly, they added a decent dac to the amplifier, making it a much more evenly balanced product as a whole. An all-in-one where one might actually enjoy using it as such.
Usually I find all-in-one solutions have one thing they do really well, with the other features being more like box ticking extras. So in the end I always eventually end up with loads of boxes optimized for a specific purpose anyway. This is what happened for me with the HDVD 800. I was hoping for a more elegant space saving setup, but ended buying a DDC, and then a separate dac. The sound quality gains were simply too big. The same thing happened to me with my speaker setup. I moved from separates to surround receivers, then back to separates again. Now I've more or less resigned myself to never having an all-in-one solution ever, because separates are worth it for me.
Thanks for all the extra info! I tend to be the same about sticking to separates, but it's great to find quality all-in-ones for those with limited space or who want a simple setup
Imho the Sennheiser 820 is one of the most underrepresented and underrated DAC/Amps on UA-cam. I'm a headphone guy and the HDV 820 is still one my most used and beloved piece of audio equipment.
PS: As a regular viewer of your channel I want to express my gratitude for your high quality content!
Thanks Rainer! I agree that the HDV 820 deserves a lot more praise and chatter.
Without a doubt, the best audio review channel on UA-cam
Thanks David! 🙂🙂
I progressed from the original HDVD800, a solid first amplifier/ dac foray from Sennheiser.
The HDV820 externally is equally well engineered and as well designed to operate a versatile but simple array of functionality. It lacks the ‘eye candy’ of the previous model but in my view more than makes up for this in its musicality.
The HDVD800 handled classical music superbly when used in conjunction with the HD800 cans, however if your musical tastes extend beyond I feel the HDV820 offers a richer, less analytical approach , more of a tube amp feel. Certainly for me the sound was more rewarding, and engaging, and for me was a warmer sound than the earlier model.
I believe for those who use/prefer the Sennheiser 800 series you have to go a very long way , and to a significant price differential to meet, let alone exceed a brilliant ‘ all in one’ that the HDV820 represents.
Thanks for sharing your experiences, Matt!
Thank you for this great review, Lachlan! I agree with your findings.
I used to have the HDV820 for some time and I really liked it. It was my favorite pairing with HD800S.
Unfortunately, in my experience with the unbalanced inputs there was noise passed 12 o’clock in the volume knob no matter what source or cable or adjustable gain in the back, it would be noisy. Thankfully the balanced inputs were perfectly fine.
Also, the ES9028 DAC seems a bit dated for the price tag in 2023, even if the implementation was good, there seems to be a sense of easiness in the delivery and fine details from the ES9038 DACs that I have listened to.
A revision with a more powerful DAC with a fine crossfeed implementation, AES I/O and silent unbalanced inputs would be my dream HDV820S ✨
Thanks for sharing your experiences, Jose! Glad you liked the review.
Nobody seems to talk about these, good to hear someone does!
Glad I could help! 🙂
I'm confused with the "HDV820 as a DAC" section. It sounded like you were comparing the Burson to the Amp of the HDV, or the HDV as a complete package. In a comparison of DAC's i would've expected you to hook up different DAC's (like the TT2) to the Soloist and then compare how the Sound changes in that setup
Same here
Yeah, fair point. I don't think I explained/introduced it very well. What I was doing was seeing how good the internal DAC is compared to the onboard amp (i.e. is there a big improvement if using an external DAC with the 820 as amp only?)
I have the HDV820 (running Audiravana), I use HD800 (early S/No - no mods) HD800S and HD820. For an all in one solid state unit using HD800 series headphones its a good match. Very happy with my setup.
Thanks for sharing your setup and impressions!
Thank you for your reviews and impressions, certainly one of the best on UA-cam!!
Thank you. I'm glad you like my content!
what dac and amp sounds way better then the hdv 820 i play tons of call of duty and i love movies and music my budget is 2,300 what set up will sound way better then the hdv 820?
I have the HDV820 with the HD800 headphones with the mojo2 as in the analog inputs and the combo beats more pricier amps and dacs which I tried with the HD800 headphones.
That would be a great setup! Enjoy 🙂🙂
So interested in your opinion… I own the Mojo2 and am considering getting the HDV820. Do you find the HDV820 to be clearly better than the Mojo2? Do you find the combo of HDV820 and Mojo2 to be better than either of them on their own? What do you think? Thanks!
I had been considering a burson amp for the longest time, but finally went with an hdva600. As my collection of headphones are all sennheisers, it seemed sensible to go with the matching amp, and that amp being second hand only is the better bang for buck choice anyway. I was initially disappointed though, as it was so transparent that it revealed various problems that I hadnt been aware of before, but that only goes to show how much distortion and lack of focus was previously being masked! Now I need to choose a dac upgrade, and while I'd love something like a holo spring, a second hand qutest is probably my best value option... But I have heard it described as being a bit flat in the soundstage, which wouldnt be ideal
The Qutest would be a great choice I think. Some R2R DACs will throw an even deeper soundstage, but most (other than something like the Holo May) will lack a sense of attack and energy when compared to the Qutest which has an excellent balance of soundstage depth, width, image accuracy and resolution/clarity
I have the HDVA600 amp , I can use any DAC I like. Good match with my sennheiser HD800. I have the denafrips ares2 and topping D90
Nice setup. Happy listening!
I try to be pure about my purchases of hifi gear; amps from amp companies, speakers, headphones etc. Also I have found separate's better performing, reliable & longer lasting. However this kind of thing would be a good desktop solution.
Good thorough review, thanks 👍👍
Glad you liked the review. I have to admit that I was surprised and how good this was when coming from a headphone company
Hey, how are you doing? I’m pretty new to this audio hobby Is it possible if you can make a video showing us how to connect a different dac to the HDV 820?
I can't specifically do that video because I don't have an HDV820 here, but I am working on a series of videos to help with these kinds of topics soon...
@@PassionforSound OK no problem cause I just wanted to know if theHDV820 can actually use a separate dac because I read somewhere that you can’t do that and then I also see information that you could do that so that’s why I was asking you
@criptocolorlightstech5292 yep. Someone is misinformed. The 820 has RCA and XLR inputs for use with alternative sources like other DACs, etc.
@@PassionforSound so i just ask for RCA cables and what dac do u recommend i have a 30 day window to return the hvd 820 i have 2,250 in store credit what set up will blow the hdv820 out the water at that price?
The only thing I’m confused about with regards to the aesthetics is why did Sennheiser do away with the clear top glass line, so you could see the inner workings with a clever LED display? That was so nice. 🤷🏻♂️
Interesting question! I'm guessing cost and/or serviceability (i.e. not having to replace damaged glass tops)
@@PassionforSound. I guess so. I can’t think of any other reason to get rid of that aesthetic as you’ve suggested. I think you maybe right because the previous model (HDV 800) was a DAC/AMP as well and not just an AMP. :)
If I'm not mistaken its output impedance is 40 Ohms. If that is indeed the case I wonder what its performance is with low impedance headphones, both dynamics and planars but especially dynamics (like the Focals) which may in theory exhibit a shift in bass frequency response.
Yes, that's correct and something I overlooked because it's almost never an issue with modern devices. It will cause no issues with planars (I tested this), but some low impedance dynamic headphones could be impacted by it
I have been using my AirPods 2 for around 2 years now and I would like to switch to an headphone. I have been looking for a while but I couldn’t really find one at all. I came across your channel and it seems like you know quite a bit about headphones so I was wondering if you got any recommendations for a good sounding ANC headphone under $200
There's probably lots of options I don't know about because I don't spend a lot of time with wireless headphones, but the Edifier W820NB are a really nice starting point IMO
I’ve been using the HDV820 for a couple of years now and have been very happy with it as an amp for my empyreans but the built in DAC is very “meh”. I’ve settled on a Chord qutest into the analog inputs and the pairing is really excellent. Also, it is an excellent preamp and beat or matched units costing as much as $6k to my ears. I agree that the only major miss is that there is no way to quickly disable the preamp outputs.
Glad you're enjoying your HDV 820! The Chord Qutest would be a magic pairing with the 820. Thanks for sharing your experiences 🙂
Can you actually connect a different dac into the HDV 820? If so, how do you do this?
It's been a while since I did this review, but I think the 820 has analog inputs on the back so you can run it as a pure amp from another source such as a DAC or turntable and pre-amp.
@@PassionforSound can I use a different dac to the HDv820 will it override the dac that’s built in the 820 or do I have to go in the settings and click on a few things to get that working
@criptocolorlightstech5292 no, you just switch the input to the auxiliary input and it bypasses the internal DAC.
It's output impedence is fairly high as fas as I remember and that was what made me a little reluctant to buy one. Sure they were designed to be paired with their high impedence headphones but others may not sound so good.
That's a good point and something I didn't actually check for the review because it's so rarely a factor these days. It turns out that it's a 40 ohm output impedance which is very high in this day and age. It'll still be fine with planars and high impedance headphones, but that is a bit of a concern for low impedance dynamic headphones
@@PassionforSound great video - recent sub and love your content. Just picked up the HDV820 and still putting it through its paces but it has been a blast every step of the way!
Regarding its high impedance output - The Headphone Show recently put out a vid on this very subject - I think there's a misconception around the negativity surrounding high output impedance and how it doesn't necessarily = 'bad'. It may change the tuning of a headphone but in most cases that tuning was actually favorable per their tests.
Anyway, I've been using the HDV820 exclusively with the Sony flagships (MDR-Z1R's) that clock in at 65 ohms and the tuning sounds just as good as it does coming out of my DAP that has an ideal (for 65 ohm headphones) 1.8 ohm output impedance (250mw power)
Glad you're enjoying the content and thanks for the sub! I do agree that high output impedances aren't generally bad, but I also think it depends a lot on the headphone and the personal tastes of the listener. I rarely have problems (except with IEMs where the frequency response impact can be HUGE).
Great review! Thanks! Was wondering if you had a chance to compare the preamp against the soloist 3XP ? From what I understand this is a strong point for the soloist.
The headphone stage and preamp stage are essentially identical on these types of devices so what is said about the HP output is transferrable to the preamp output. 🙂
@@PassionforSound thank you!
My pleasure
Hello, I am looking for DAC/AMP for headphones Hifiman HE 1000 SE. What is your opinion on combination Hifiman HE 1000 SE and Sennheiser HDV 820? I ask beccause I read in reviews that high output impedance of Sennheiser HDV 820 (45 ohm) can make problem for many headphones. Hifiman HE 1000 SE has impedance only 35 ohm. How should I consider the ratio of AMP impedance and headphones impedance?
The HDV820 will do just fine with the HE1000SE because it's quite easy to run and won't be affected by the output impedance. That said, you might also want to consider the HiFiMan Goldenwave Serenade: ua-cam.com/video/Mq5IbgRWaXo/v-deo.htmlsi=TxF5pJ9_Q0cHU2qF
Thank you for response. :-)
Great Review
Thanks Neil!
Passion for Sound Thanks Much!
Do you use mainly Amazon music for streaming ?
No, I use Qobuz mostly.
Can anyone help me decide between the hdv820 and chord mojo 2? Has time caused the mojo to catch up, or is the hdv820 still better? The Chord has EQ, but the hdv820 is balanced. This would be to drive HD820 headphones.
Both will drive the HD820s very well. I think the amp in the HDV820 is probably better, but the Chord DAC technology provides more layering in the sound. The HDV820 is also a more convenient desktop design, but the Mojo 2 provides portability of you ever need it. They're probably the key things I'd use to make your decision.
Any recommendation dac/amp combo if im gonna drive my HD600? Currently going with the iFi Zen Dac V2? Willing to upgrade to a higher price point if worth it. Thankss
I love the iFi Zen DAC V2 and it’s magic Bass button. I also got the Gryphon and use it as a DAC connected to the iFi Pro iCAN Signature so I get a better than V2 DAC sound with Burr Brown chips with twice XBass, XSpace and 3D options. Other than this, I also use the Gustard R26 R2R which I either connect it to the Pro iCAN or Topping A90.
What's your budget, Halcsion?
@@PassionforSound Currently goes around under 1k I suppose :D but if its worth the money I can go higher!
For that sort of money, the Chord Mojo 2 is a bit of a winner. Otherwise, for a more desktop style device, the EverSolo DAC-Z8 is excellent
@@PassionforSound aha! I am just watching your Z8 review video
I noticed German engineering doesn't exaggerate, they only make what is necessary.
But what they lack in additional features, they make up for in quality.
Honestly I prefer the German's engineering style than having a lot of additional features but none of them are exceptional in quality.
The HDV 820 certainly fits that description 🙂
Is this a class A amp?
I'm not sure, but I don't think so.
It's more biased in class A, not a 100% pure class A amplifier
Danke!
Thank you!
@@PassionforSound You're welcome!
Querido Pájaro hay que tener en cuenta también la obsesión y la compulsión propia de las conductas adictivas, yo pase por un periodo de compras obsesivas y compulsivas que me hizo reflexionar que había una parte patológica que había que tratar, puedo hacer analogías de todas las conductas adictivas, pero se haría muy largo, si queremos llenar el vacío interior con cosas materiales, no es buen plan :
I think compulsive behaviours are important to consider and resolve in any area of life 🙂
I fail to see why this is competitive or enticing at over $2K when the EF400 exists.
The EF400 is nowhere near as resolving or transparent. It's a nice unit, but doesn't perform above its price range.