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The HDVD 800 headphone amplifier
HDVD 800
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The HDVD 800 headphone amplifier
The state-of-the-art HDVD 800 digital headphone amplifier allows you to
fully exploit the potential of your high-end headphones. The HDVD 800’s
consistently symmetrical signal processing and extremely low harmonic
distortion ensures an unadulterated and perfect music enjoyment.
The HDVD 800’s output circuitry is designed for use with up to four
dynamic headphones. Consistent wiring and the use of XLR-4 sockets
ensures an excellent channel separation.
Digital sources such as CD, DVD and Blu-Ray players can be connected opti-
cally or coaxially to the HDVD 800. The headphone amplifier features a USB
socket for connection to a computer. Analog audio sources such as tuners,
open reel machines and turntables with a corresponding preamplifier can
be connected to the line input. The input selection rotary switch allows you
to switch between the connected audio sources.
The headphone amplifier and the Sennheiser HD 800, HD 700 and HD 650
high-end headphones are optimally matched with regard to technology,
design and performance characteristics and fulfil the demands of the most
discerning audiophile.
Features
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Symmetrical signal processing with exact signal transmission over the
entire frequency spectrum and extremely low harmonic distortion
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Can be used with up to four dynamic headphones
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122 dB dynamic range, wide bandwidth and high transient response
due to short signal paths
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Balanced XLR-4 sockets and high-quality ¼“ (6.35 mm) jack sockets
for connection of headphones
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High flexibility due to different connection possibilities:
– digital inputs: S/PDIF coaxial/optical, AES/EBU for XLR-3 sockets
– analog inputs: balanced XLR-3, unbalanced RCA
– analog output: balanced XLR-3
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USB Audio class 2 (24 bit/192 kHz)
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Automatic adjustment of the sampling rate (44.1 kHz to 192 kHz)
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Outstanding digital-analog converter with a resolution of 24 bits and
a sampling rate of up to 192 kHz for crystal-clear and distortion-free
sound quality
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High-quality components