In fact, I prefer this unit to every other amp I tested except the Benchmark and THX 789, which do sound better. Very good and easy to use is the JRiver Media Center server that doubles as a bit. But I haven't had any problems with the HDV-820. Anyway, the Denon DNP-730AE on review here conforms to the other. I do have the Benchmark setup now and I'm sticking with that since it's a proven worry-free rig. Granted those didn't sound their best with this amp. ![]() I did briefly try some other headphones like the Audeze LCD4, Abyss Diana Phi, and Abyss 1266 TC. Just running laptop USB out to the internal DAC and plugging some headphones in and rocking out. Regardless of measurements, it's been nothing but clear and powerful for me. Headphones have been Sony MDR-Z7M2, Sony MDR-Z1R, Focal Elegia, Focal Elear, Sennheiser HD820, and Meze Empyrean. I've had it for about six months and compared it side-by-side with a few other amps including the Benchmark HPA4, Aune S7 Pro, Sony TA-ZH1ES, THX 789, and a few others. While the test results are surprising all I can say is it still sounds good lol. So please donate as much as you can using: The only solution to it in my book is lots of money in my pocket. Depression will likely set in soon and heaven knows you don't want me depressed. We probably not going to get sun for another 5 months here. Needless to say, I can't recommend the Sennheiser HDV-820.Īs always, questions, comments, recommendations, etc. I think Sennheiser should take out the amp, license a THX amp and then they would have something proper. With many headphones you are going to experience a different sound than the headphone is meant to produce. The headphone amp with its high impedance and hence low power/higher distortion makes this amp suitable for a small set of headphones. ![]() Sadly are not remotely there with Sennheiser HDV-820. ![]() Probably not audible but sure demonstrated lack of good engineering.Īt the US $2,400 price point I expect perfection. While Jriver can indeed be a 'lifetime' purchase for 80, I was finding myself updating with their yearly releases for 50 per year anyway. Their server/client model is just rock stable. Once I tried Roon there was just no going back. There was no correlation with temperature during this 25 minute test. I was a Jriver user for years and a skeptical Roon free-trial user. ![]() Performance degraded as much as 5 dB on its own. The channel in blue had a mind of its own just sitting there.
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