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Sennheiser HDV 820 Desktop DAC & Headphone Amp – 32-Bit/384kHz, DSD256, Balanced XLR and 4.4mm

£1,124.25 £1,499.00
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Complete a dedicated headphone system with the Sennheiser HDV 820. A high-resolution DAC, balanced amplification and multiple headphone connections combine in a desktop component designed to partner Sennheiser's audiophile range and other suitable headphones.

Key Features

  • ESS SABRE32 DAC – 32-bit resolution and sampling rates up to 384kHz get the most from high-resolution files.
  • Native DSD256 – plays DSD files up to 12.3MHz.
  • Symmetrical signal path – consistently balanced processing and extremely low harmonic distortion keep the sound pure.
  • Four headphone outputs – XLR3, XLR4, 6.3mm and 4.4mm Pentaconn cover balanced and single-ended cables.
  • Digital and analog inputs – optical, coaxial and USB, plus balanced XLR and unbalanced RCA analog inputs for an external DAC or player.
  • Considered design – black anodized housing with white LEDs, built in Germany with upgraded components.

Good to Know

The HDV 820 rewards reference-class headphones, so it is ideally suited to listeners with high-end models who want a single source for both digital and analog equipment. Choose the output that matches your cable rather than relying on adapters.

Technical Specifications

  • DAC: ESS SABRE32, 32-bit / up to 384kHz
  • DSD: DSD256 (up to 12.3MHz)
  • Digital inputs: USB, optical, coaxial
  • Analog inputs: balanced XLR, unbalanced RCA
  • Headphone outputs: XLR3, XLR4, 6.3mm, 4.4mm Pentaconn
  • Finish: black anodized housing, white LEDs
  • Made in: Germany

What’s Included

  • HDV 820 headphone amplifier
  • Power cable (region-specific)
  • Quick guide
  • Safety guide
  • Microfiber cloth

Shipping & Returns

Free UK Delivery – We ship exclusively within the United Kingdom. Orders are processed within 1 business day, with estimated delivery in 5–8 business days after dispatch.

30-Day Returns – Returns are accepted within 30 days of delivery, subject to our Return & Refund Policy.

Customer Support – Monday–Friday, 9 AM–5 PM (UK local time). Business days exclude weekends and UK bank holidays.