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Hegel H80 wins Product of The Year 2014 Award in The Absolute Sound for Mid priced integrated Amplifier of the year

https://www.facebook.com/hegelmusic...743496052928/1638611926366084/?type=1&theater

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http://www.hegel.com/products/integrated/h80

Hegel SoundEngine Technology

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http://www.hegel.com/technology/soundengine-technology

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Hegel will be exhibitibing at CES Show 2015 (Las Vegas 6th - 9th January) - The Venetian Hotel Suites 29-223. Hegel will be demonstrating their HD12 DSD DAC, H80 amp/DAC & H160 amp/DAC with Magico S1 speakers.

The following manufacturers will also be using Hegel electronics at CES 2015 -

- Raidho Acoustics/Scansonic

- REL

- Morel

- King Sound

- Totem

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HD12 DSD DAC

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HD12 DSD DAC

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H80 amp/DAC

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H80 amp/DAC

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H160 amp/DAC

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H160 amp/DAC

http://www.hegel.com/products/dac/hd12

http://www.hegel.com/products/integrated/h80

http://www.hegel.com/products/integrated/h160


Hegel SoundEngine Technology

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http://www.hegel.com/technology/soundengine-technology

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Hegel at CES 2015 update -

Final preparations are made for the CES show in Las Vegas. Hegel will be setting up the new H160 with Magico speakers in suite 29-223, and you will also be able to listen to Hegel at the Raidho, Scansonic, King Sound, REL and Morel rooms. But most important is the music, so making the best playlist is a big part of the HEGEL preparations -

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http://www.hegel.com/

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Stereophile - Hegel at CES 2015

http://www.stereophile.com/content/hegel-amplifier-experience

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Hegel H80 amp/DAC

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Hegel H80 amp/DAC

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Hegel H80 amp/DAC

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Hegel H80 amp/DAC

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Hegel H80 amp/DAC

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HD12 DSD DAC

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HD12 DSD DAC

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Hegel H160 amp/DAC

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Hegel H30 mono/stereo power amp

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Hegel H30 mono/stereo power amplifier & P30 pre amplifier


Hegel SoundEngine Technology

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http://www.hegel.com/technology/soundengine-technology


http://www.hegel.com/products/integrated/h80

http://www.hegel.com/products/dac/hd12

http://www.hegel.com/products/integrated/h160

http://www.hegel.com/products/power/h30

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Stereophile at CES 2015 with Hegel's new H160 amp/DAC update -

http://www.stereophile.com/content/hegel-h160-airplay-integrated-amp

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The H160 amplifier has one purpose, and one purpose only - to allow you to connect whatever device you want and make it sound as good as it possibly can. First of all, we designed an integrated amplifier with a broader set of connections than any other amplifier on the market, in this category. There is a wide variety of connections, varying from classic balanced and unbalanced analog connections, to Home Theatre integration and onwards to various digital inputs. You can also stream wireless music to it from devices with Apple AirPlay or DLNA. Secondly, we realized that not all the devices you choose to connect are designed to be high-end music performers. This meant we had to develop a range of unique technologies and implementations to make certain that your phone, tablet or CD-player could reach its fullest potential. The H160incorporates technology that “repairs” some of the damaged caused by a low quality source.

Finally, we integrated the new with the classic, and included our award-winning and worldwide patent holding amplifier technology, the SoundEngine. This amplifier design completely turns ordinary amplifier designs upside down. The result is a purer and smoother sound with low distortion, as well as ultra dynamic bass due to a high damping factor. And yes, you can also use your headphones, and it uses up to 60% less power than an ordinary amplifier. So, what are you standing there thinking about?

Technical Details

Power output spk: 150 w/pc into 8 Ohms, 250 w/pc into 4 Ohms
Power output hp: 270 mw/pc into 64 Ohms
Analog inputs: 1 balanced (XLR), 1 unbalanced (RCA), 1 home theatre
Analog outputs: 1 fixed line level (RCA), 1 variable line level (RCA)
Digital inputs: 1 coaxial, 3 optical, 1 USB, 1 ethernet (RJ45)
Headphone output: 6,3 mm Jack (front)
Frequency response: 5Hz-100kHz
Signal-to-noise ratio: More than 100dB
Crosstalk: Less than -100dB
Distortion: 0.005% @ 50W 8 Ohms 1kHz
Intermodulation: Less than 0.01% (19kHz + 20kHz)
Damping factor: More than 1000 (main power output stage)
Dimensions / weight: 12cm x 43cm x 41cm (HxWxD) / 19kg (shipping)
Dimensions / weight: 7.72” x 16.93” x 16.15” (HxBxD), 42lbs (shipping)

http://www.hegel.com/products/integrated/h160

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Hegel SoundEngine Technology

http://www.hegel.com/technology/soundengine-technology

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Rick @ Musicraft
 
Hegel's new H160 amp/DAC update is reviewed in the February 2015 issue of Hi-Fi Choice magazine (on sale 22nd January 2015) :)

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The H160 amplifier has one purpose, and one purpose only - to allow you to connect whatever device you want and make it sound as good as it possibly can. First of all, we designed an integrated amplifier with a broader set of connections than any other amplifier on the market, in this category. There is a wide variety of connections, varying from classic balanced and unbalanced analog connections, to Home Theatre integration and onwards to various digital inputs. You can also stream wireless music to it from devices with Apple AirPlay or DLNA. Secondly, we realized that not all the devices you choose to connect are designed to be high-end music performers. This meant we had to develop a range of unique technologies and implementations to make certain that your phone, tablet or CD-player could reach its fullest potential. The H160incorporates technology that “repairs” some of the damaged caused by a low quality source.

Finally, we integrated the new with the classic, and included our award-winning and worldwide patent holding amplifier technology, the SoundEngine. This amplifier design completely turns ordinary amplifier designs upside down. The result is a purer and smoother sound with low distortion, as well as ultra dynamic bass due to a high damping factor. And yes, you can also use your headphones, and it uses up to 60% less power than an ordinary amplifier. So, what are you standing there thinking about?

Technical Details

Power output spk: 150 w/pc into 8 Ohms, 250 w/pc into 4 Ohms
Power output hp: 270 mw/pc into 64 Ohms
Analog inputs: 1 balanced (XLR), 1 unbalanced (RCA), 1 home theatre
Analog outputs: 1 fixed line level (RCA), 1 variable line level (RCA)
Digital inputs: 1 coaxial, 3 optical, 1 USB, 1 ethernet (RJ45)
Headphone output: 6,3 mm Jack (front)
Frequency response: 5Hz-100kHz
Signal-to-noise ratio: More than 100dB
Crosstalk: Less than -100dB
Distortion: 0.005% @ 50W 8 Ohms 1kHz
Intermodulation: Less than 0.01% (19kHz + 20kHz)
Damping factor: More than 1000 (main power output stage)
Dimensions / weight: 12cm x 43cm x 41cm (HxWxD) / 19kg (shipping)
Dimensions / weight: 7.72” x 16.93” x 16.15” (HxBxD), 42lbs (shipping)

http://www.hegel.com/products/integrated/h160

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Hegel SoundEngine Technology

http://www.hegel.com/technology/soundengine-technology

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Rick @ Musicraft
 
Stereophile at CES 2015 with Hegel's new HD12 DSD DAC/headphone amp/pre amp

http://www.stereophile.com/content/hegel-hd12-preampdacheadphone-amp

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http://hegel.com/images/documents/catalogues/HD12_catalogue.pdf

Introducing the next generation of Hegel D/A-Converters - The HD12, introduces a combination of great new functionality as well as greatly improved sound quality. First of all, a brand new USB interface allows you to use all common sampling frequencies up to 24 bit / 192 kHz. Also, this new interface allows playback of native DSD-files, without conversion to PCM. Furthermore, the HD12 has equal quality on the 2 optical and 1 coaxial inputs. Versatility - With an HD12 you can upgrade virtually any system to Hegel standards. There is a very high quality headphone output, regular RCA phono outputs as well as true balanced XLR outputs. This means you can connect to any receiver/amplifier and/or subwoofer. However, the built-in and remote-controlled volume attenuator also allows direct connection to a pair of active loudspeakers or to a power amplifer. High End to the people.

Sound - New research in the digital domain has resulted in extremely low jitter levels. In particular, great improvements have been made to “skirting”, a distortion that reduces the timing and precision in the sound. You hear it very well in drums and dynamic elements of the music. Another large improvement comes in the analog part of the D/A-Converter. We are talking about a noise floor of -145dB. It means the HD12 brings out so much more of those tiny details that suck you in to the music.

Quite simply a significant upgrade and a remarkable D/A-Converter.

Technical Details

Digital inputs: Coaxial / optical up to 24bit / 192kHz, USB up to 24bit / 192kHz, DSD64
Dac IC / digital filter: 32 bit
Output signal level: 2.5V RMS (at 0dBFS)
Digital inputs: 1 coaxial, 2 optical and 1 USB-B (2.0)
Analog outputs: XLR balanced and RCA / phono unbalanced/ headphone
Frequency response: 0Hz - 50kHz
Phase response: Linear phase analog filter
Noise floor: -145dB
Distortion: Typically less than 0.0005%
Power supply: Internal toroidal transformer and 20,000uF capacitors
Dimensions / weight: 6cm x 21cm x 26cm (HxWxD) / 3.5kg
Dimensions / weight: 2.35” x 8.3” x 10.24” (HxBxD), 6.6 lbs

http://hegel.com/products/dac/hd12#g_vsig1_0

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Rick @ Musicraft
 
Soundstage Ultra review Hegel's new HD12 DSD DAC/headphone amp/pre amp

http://www.soundstageultra.com/inde...usic-systems-hd12-digital-to-analog-converter

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http://hegel.com/images/documents/catalogues/HD12_catalogue.pdf

Introducing the next generation of Hegel D/A-Converters - The HD12, introduces a combination of great new functionality as well as greatly improved sound quality. First of all, a brand new USB interface allows you to use all common sampling frequencies up to 24 bit / 192 kHz. Also, this new interface allows playback of native DSD-files, without conversion to PCM. Furthermore, the HD12 has equal quality on the 2 optical and 1 coaxial inputs. Versatility - With an HD12 you can upgrade virtually any system to Hegel standards. There is a very high quality headphone output, regular RCA phono outputs as well as true balanced XLR outputs. This means you can connect to any receiver/amplifier and/or subwoofer. However, the built-in and remote-controlled volume attenuator also allows direct connection to a pair of active loudspeakers or to a power amplifer. High End to the people.

Sound - New research in the digital domain has resulted in extremely low jitter levels. In particular, great improvements have been made to “skirting”, a distortion that reduces the timing and precision in the sound. You hear it very well in drums and dynamic elements of the music. Another large improvement comes in the analog part of the D/A-Converter. We are talking about a noise floor of -145dB. It means the HD12 brings out so much more of those tiny details that suck you in to the music.

Quite simply a significant upgrade and a remarkable D/A-Converter.

Technical Details

Digital inputs: Coaxial / optical up to 24bit / 192kHz, USB up to 24bit / 192kHz, DSD64
Dac IC / digital filter: 32 bit
Output signal level: 2.5V RMS (at 0dBFS)
Digital inputs: 1 coaxial, 2 optical and 1 USB-B (2.0)
Analog outputs: XLR balanced and RCA / phono unbalanced/ headphone
Frequency response: 0Hz - 50kHz
Phase response: Linear phase analog filter
Noise floor: -145dB
Distortion: Typically less than 0.0005%
Power supply: Internal toroidal transformer and 20,000uF capacitors
Dimensions / weight: 6cm x 21cm x 26cm (HxWxD) / 3.5kg
Dimensions / weight: 2.35” x 8.3” x 10.24” (HxBxD), 6.6 lbs

http://hegel.com/products/dac/hd12#g_vsig1_0


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Rick @ Musicraft
 
Hegel's new TV star! the H160 amp/DAC, which was recently presented on the TV show Good Morning Norway. Here they talked about streaming and wireless sound. The Hegel H160 is a new generation of 2 channel amplifiers, that has network connection. This allows you to stream directly to the amp with excellent quality and no extra boxes.

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The H160 amplifier has one purpose, and one purpose only - to allow you to connect whatever device you want and make it sound as good as it possibly can. First of all, we designed an integrated amplifier with a broader set of connections than any other amplifier on the market, in this category. There is a wide variety of connections, varying from classic balanced and unbalanced analog connections, to Home Theatre integration and onwards to various digital inputs. You can also stream wireless music to it from devices with Apple AirPlay or DLNA. Secondly, we realized that not all the devices you choose to connect are designed to be high-end music performers. This meant we had to develop a range of unique technologies and implementations to make certain that your phone, tablet or CD-player could reach its fullest potential. The H160 incorporates technology that “repairs” some of the damaged caused by a low quality source.

Finally, we integrated the new with the classic, and included our award-winning and worldwide patent holding amplifier technology, the SoundEngine. This amplifier design completely turns ordinary amplifier designs upside down. The result is a purer and smoother sound with low distortion, as well as ultra dynamic bass due to a high damping factor. And yes, you can also use your headphones, and it uses up to 60% less power than an ordinary amplifier. So, what are you standing there thinking about?

Technical Details

Power output spk: 150 w/pc into 8 Ohms, 250 w/pc into 4 Ohms
Power output hp: 270 mw/pc into 64 Ohms
Analog inputs: 1 balanced (XLR), 1 unbalanced (RCA), 1 home theatre
Analog outputs: 1 fixed line level (RCA), 1 variable line level (RCA)
Digital inputs: 1 coaxial, 3 optical, 1 USB, 1 ethernet (RJ45)
Headphone output: 6,3 mm Jack (front)
Frequency response: 5Hz-100kHz
Signal-to-noise ratio: More than 100dB
Crosstalk: Less than -100dB
Distortion: 0.005% @ 50W 8 Ohms 1kHz
Intermodulation: Less than 0.01% (19kHz + 20kHz)
Damping factor: More than 1000 (main power output stage)
Dimensions / weight: 12cm x 43cm x 41cm (HxWxD) / 19kg (shipping)
Dimensions / weight: 7.72” x 16.93” x 16.15” (HxBxD), 42lbs (shipping)

http://www.hegel.com/products/integrated/h160

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Hegel SoundEngine Technology

http://www.hegel.com/technology/soundengine-technology


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Hi-Fi Choice reviews Hegel's new H160 amp/DAC

http://www.hifipolska.pl/images/reviews/H160hifichoiceuk.pdf

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The H160 amplifier has one purpose, and one purpose only - to allow you to connect whatever device you want and make it sound as good as it possibly can. First of all, we designed an integrated amplifier with a broader set of connections than any other amplifier on the market, in this category. There is a wide variety of connections, varying from classic balanced and unbalanced analog connections, to Home Theatre integration and onwards to various digital inputs. You can also stream wireless music to it from devices with Apple AirPlay or DLNA. Secondly, we realized that not all the devices you choose to connect are designed to be high-end music performers. This meant we had to develop a range of unique technologies and implementations to make certain that your phone, tablet or CD-player could reach its fullest potential. The H160 incorporates technology that “repairs” some of the damaged caused by a low quality source.

Finally, we integrated the new with the classic, and included our award-winning and worldwide patent holding amplifier technology, the SoundEngine. This amplifier design completely turns ordinary amplifier designs upside down. The result is a purer and smoother sound with low distortion, as well as ultra dynamic bass due to a high damping factor. And yes, you can also use your headphones, and it uses up to 60% less power than an ordinary amplifier. So, what are you standing there thinking about?

Technical Details

Power output spk: 150 w/pc into 8 Ohms, 250 w/pc into 4 Ohms
Power output hp: 270 mw/pc into 64 Ohms
Analog inputs: 1 balanced (XLR), 1 unbalanced (RCA), 1 home theatre
Analog outputs: 1 fixed line level (RCA), 1 variable line level (RCA)
Digital inputs: 1 coaxial, 3 optical, 1 USB, 1 ethernet (RJ45)
Headphone output: 6,3 mm Jack (front)
Frequency response: 5Hz-100kHz
Signal-to-noise ratio: More than 100dB
Crosstalk: Less than -100dB
Distortion: 0.005% @ 50W 8 Ohms 1kHz
Intermodulation: Less than 0.01% (19kHz + 20kHz)
Damping factor: More than 1000 (main power output stage)
Dimensions / weight: 12cm x 43cm x 41cm (HxWxD) / 19kg (shipping)
Dimensions / weight: 7.72” x 16.93” x 16.15” (HxBxD), 42lbs (shipping)

http://www.hegel.com/products/integrated/h160

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Hegel SoundEngine Technology

http://www.hegel.com/technology/soundengine-technology


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Hegel at the Salon Son et Image 2015 in Montreal, using the H160 amp/DAC.

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The H160 amplifier has one purpose, and one purpose only - to allow you to connect whatever device you want and make it sound as good as it possibly can. First of all, we designed an integrated amplifier with a broader set of connections than any other amplifier on the market, in this category. There is a wide variety of connections, varying from classic balanced and unbalanced analog connections, to Home Theatre integration and onwards to various digital inputs. You can also stream wireless music to it from devices with Apple AirPlay or DLNA. Secondly, we realized that not all the devices you choose to connect are designed to be high-end music performers. This meant we had to develop a range of unique technologies and implementations to make certain that your phone, tablet or CD-player could reach its fullest potential. The H160 incorporates technology that "repairs" some of the damaged caused by a low quality source.

Finally, we integrated the new with the classic, and included our award-winning and worldwide patent holding amplifier technology, the SoundEngine. This amplifier design completely turns ordinary amplifier designs upside down. The result is a purer and smoother sound with low distortion, as well as ultra dynamic bass due to a high damping factor. And yes, you can also use your headphones, and it uses up to 60% less power than an ordinary amplifier. So, what are you standing there thinking about?

Technical Details

Power output spk: 150 w/pc into 8 Ohms, 250 w/pc into 4 Ohms
Power output hp: 270 mw/pc into 4 Ohms
Analog inputs: 1 balanced (XLR), 1 unbalanced (RCA), 1 home theatre
Analog outputs: 1 fixed line level (RCA), 1 variable line level (RCA)
Digital inputs: 1 coaxial, 3 optical, 1 USB, 1 ethernet (RJ45)
Headphone output: 6,3 mm Jack (front)
Frequency response: 5Hz-100kHz
Signal-to-noise ratio: More than 100dB
Crosstalk: Less than -100dB
Distortion: 0.005% @ 50W 8 Ohms 1kHz
Intermodulation: Less than 0.01% (19kHz + 20kHz)
Damping factor: More than 1000 (main power output stage)
Dimensions/weight: 12cm x 43cm x 41cm (HxWxD)/19kg (shipping)
Dimensions/weight: 4,7" x 16.93" x 16.15" (HxBxD)/42lbs (shipping)

http://www.hegel.com/products/integrated/h160#prettyPhoto


Hegel SoundEngine Technology

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http://www.hegel.com/technology/soundengine


http://www.hegel.com/images/reviews/H160hifiplusuk.pdf
Hi-Fi Plus H160 review

http://www.hegel.com/images/reviews/H160hifichoiceuk.pdf
Hi-Fi Choice H160 review


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Enjoy The Music reviews Hegel's new HD12 DSD DAC

http://www.enjoythemusic.com/magazine/equipment/0115/Hegel_HD12_DAC_Review.htm

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Introducing the next generation of Hegel D/A-Converters - The HD12, introduces a combination of great new functionality as well as greatly improved sound quality. First of all, a brand new USB interface allows you to use all common sampling frequencies up to 24 bit/192 kHz. Also, this new interface allows playback of native DSD-files (PC only), without conversion to PCM. Furthermore, the HD12 has equal quality on the optical and coaxial inputs. Versatility - With an HD12 you can upgrade virtually any system to Hegel standards. There is a very high quality headphone output, regular RCA phono outputs as well as true balanced XLR outputs. This means you can connect to any receiver/amplifier and/or subwoofer. However, the built-in and remote-controlled volume attenuator also allows direct connection to a pair of active loudspeakers or to a power amplifer. High End to the people.

Sound - New research in the digital domain has resulted in extremely low jitter levels. In particular, great improvements have been made to "skirting", a distortion that reduces the timing and precision in the sound. You hear it very well in drums and dynamic elements of the music. Another large improvement comes in the analog part of the D/A-Converter. We are talking about a noise floor of -145dB. It means the HD12 brings out so much more of those tiny details that suck you in to the music. Quite simply a significant upgrade and a remarkable D/A-Converter.

Technical Details

- Digital inputs: Coaxial / optical up to 24bit / 192kHz, USB up to 24bit / 192kHz
- DSD capability: DSD64 (on PC only. Mac drivers will launch spring 2015)
- Dac IC / digital filter: 32 bit
- Output signal level: 2.5V RMS (at 0dBFS)
- Digital inputs: 1 coaxial, 2 optical and 1 USB-B (2.0)
- Analog outputs: XLR balanced and RCA / phono unbalanced/ headphone
- Frequency response: 0Hz - 50kHz
- Phase response: Linear phase analog filter
- Noise floor: -145dB
- Distortion: Typically less than 0.0005%
- Power supply: Internal toroidal transformer and 20,000uF capacitors
- Dimensions/weight: 6cm x 21cm x 26cm (HxWxD) / 3.5kg
- Dimensions/weight: 2.35" x 8.3" x 10.24" (HxBxD), 6.6 lbs

http://www.hegel.com/images/catalogues/HD12catalogue.pdf

http://www.hegel.com/products/dac/hd12#prettyPhoto


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Hegel H30 mono/stereo power amplifier - The Absolute Sound 2015 Editors’ Choice: Power Amps $10,000 - $20,000

http://www.theabsolutesound.com/articles/2015-editors-choice-power-amps-10000-20000/

http://www.theabsolutesound.com/articles/hegel-h30-reference-power-amplifier-tas-223/

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Hegel H30 mono/stereo power amplifier

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Hegel H30 mono/stereo power amplifier & Hegel P30 pre amplifier

With a power rating of more than 1,1 kW in 8 ohms it is on the verge of being easier to measure the H30 in horsepower. The massive H30 mono power amplifiers from Hegel play any loudspeaker in the world with ease and authority. The H30 is our best power amplifier ever, and is definitely a combatant for being the best power amplifier in the world. The H30 is developed as a mono block, but there is also the possibility to use it as a stereo power amplifier to start with if you are on a budget. Progress is a one way street and so for our power amplifiers. The H30 is using a new and improved version of the patented Hegel SoundEngine amplifier technology. This further reduce all types of distortion. In addition to the improve SoundEngine we are also using the highest possible level of the Hegel FET-technology in the input stage and the voltage gain stage. This technology reduce a very specific type of distortion called Harmonic Distortion. This particular type of distortion causes what many people call "transistor sound", and this is therefore dramatically reduced in the H30. It will simply let the music reach you in a different way than what you have ever experienced before.

Normally, when you compare a less powerful amplifier with a more powerful amplifier, the most powerful will have a more potent bass, more attack and more "SLAM" than the less powerful one. This is how it works up to a certain point. The Hegel H30 is beyond this point, and all of a sudden the differences become different. The H30 will simply play with a completely undisputed control, regardless of the loudspeakers. The bass is tremendously deep, but not dominating. The level of detail in the high frequencies are unheard of, but never overbearing. Usually a demo of the H30 and P30 combination ends with clapping hands and a whispering wooooow...

So what sets the H30 apart from the H4SE? There are several technical differences. As a mono power amplifier, the H30 has a fully balanced output stage which reduces distortion and cancel out distortion. Further more, the H30 has a much more advanced input stage and voltage gain stage. Both the H4SE and the H30 uses hand matched transistors, but only the H30 uses the special combination of JFET and MOS-FET transistors. This further reduces higher order harmonic distortion in the H30. The third big difference between the two is H30's output transistors. These are of higher quality, with less distortion, than the ones in the H4SE. In addition to this, the use of dual transformers in the H30, reduces mechanical noise. The higher budget also allow the use of better parts throughout the H30.

Technical Details

- Output power: More than 1100 W in 8 ohms
- Miniumum load impedance: 1 ohm load
- Inputs: RCA unbalanced and XLR balanced
- Speaker outputs: Two pairs of heavy duty gold plated terminals
- Input impedance: Balanced 20kohm, unbalanced 10kohm
- Signal to noise ratio: More than 100dB
- Crosstalk: Less than -100dB
- Distortion: Less than 0.003 % at 100W i 8 ohm
- Intermodulation: Less than 0.01 % (19kHz + 20kHz)
- Damping factor: More than 500
- Power supply: 2000VA dual mono, 270 000uF capacitors
- Output stage: 56 pcs 15A 200W high speed, Ultra low distortion bipolar transistors
- Power consumption: 120W in idle mode, 30 watt in ECO mode
- Dimensions/weight: 21cm x 43cm x 55cm (HxWxD), weight 45kg
- Dimensions/weight US: 8.3" x 17" x 21.6" (HxWxD), weight 99 lbs

RRP £10,000

http://www.hegel.com/products/power/h30#prettyPhoto


Hegel SoundEngine Technology

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http://www.hegel.com/technology/soundengine


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SoundStage! InSight -- Hegel's H160 Integrated Amplifier-DAC April 2015 YouTube video -

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FpEBxoOLH_c

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The H160 amplifier has one purpose, and one purpose only - to allow you to connect whatever device you want and make it sound as good as it possibly can. First of all, we designed an integrated amplifier with a broader set of connections than any other amplifier on the market, in this category. There is a wide variety of connections, varying from classic balanced and unbalanced analog connections, to Home Theatre integration and onwards to various digital inputs. You can also stream wireless music to it from devices with Apple AirPlay or DLNA. Secondly, we realized that not all the devices you choose to connect are designed to be high-end music performers. This meant we had to develop a range of unique technologies and implementations to make certain that your phone, tablet or CD-player could reach its fullest potential. The H160 incorporates technology that "repairs" some of the damaged caused by a low quality source.

Finally, we integrated the new with the classic, and included our award-winning and worldwide patent holding amplifier technology, the SoundEngine. This amplifier design completely turns ordinary amplifier designs upside down. The result is a purer and smoother sound with low distortion, as well as ultra dynamic bass due to a high damping factor. And yes, you can also use your headphones, and it uses up to 60% less power than an ordinary amplifier. So, what are you standing there thinking about?

Technical Details

Power output spk: 150 w/pc into 8 Ohms, 250 w/pc into 4 Ohms
Power output hp: 270 mw/pc into 4 Ohms
Analog inputs: 1 balanced (XLR), 1 unbalanced (RCA), 1 home theatre
Analog outputs: 1 fixed line level (RCA), 1 variable line level (RCA)
Digital inputs: 1 coaxial, 3 optical, 1 USB, 1 ethernet (RJ45)
Headphone output: 6,3 mm Jack (front)
Frequency response: 5Hz-100kHz
Signal-to-noise ratio: More than 100dB
Crosstalk: Less than -100dB
Distortion: 0.005% @ 50W 8 Ohms 1kHz
Intermodulation: Less than 0.01% (19kHz + 20kHz)
Damping factor: More than 1000 (main power output stage)
Dimensions/weight: 12cm x 43cm x 41cm (HxWxD)/19kg (shipping)
Dimensions/weight: 4,7" x 16.93" x 16.15" (HxBxD)/42lbs (shipping)

http://www.hegel.com/products/integrated/h160#prettyPhoto


Hegel SoundEngine Technology

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http://www.hegel.com/technology/soundengine


http://www.hegel.com/images/reviews/H160hifiplusuk.pdf
Hi-Fi Plus H160 review

http://www.hegel.com/images/reviews/H160hifichoiceuk.pdf
Hi-Fi Choice H160 review


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