Hegel uses the soundengine thats a patented circuits main claim to improved performance was known as by it. Wzmacniacz hegel h160, dac hegel hd20, odtwarzacz marantz cd6002, adapter strumieniowy yamaha wxad10, tuner analogowy kenwood kt6550, kolumny sounddeco alpha f1. With this, the user can not only switch between inputs and adjust the volume, but. A certain space is required for air circulation above and below the da converter. Hegel has made a name for themselves with their standalone integrated amps, amplifiers, and dacs. I hd25 hittar man samma imponerande omklockningskrets och dacchip som sitter i h300.
The massive h30 mono power amplifiers from hegel play any loudspeaker in the world with. The manual suggests that the best performance is achieved using the balanced outputs, but i stuck with the single ended since thats what my klyne preamp accepts. Hegel hd12 is a great deal, but its not as good as hegel hd25. I skimmed through the user manual to find out how to enable 24 bit 192 khz pcm and dsd playback and at the same time learned its recommended to. Home theatre input direct selection for certain hegel amplifiers 8. The h80 takes some of the top integrated amp, preamp, and dac technology and puts it in the same box. I spoke with folks from hegel about the differences between hd20 hd 12 and hd20 at presentation of hegel hd12 here in sweden in my home town. The hegel hd20 should be placed on a flat, hard surface for proper isolation from vibrations. The isolated voltage input gain stage and output current gain stage have their own power supplies, and hegel uses a rigorous partssorting protocol to make sure complementary device pairs are closely matched.
Hegel 17701831 and he and his thinking seem to feature quite heavily when you see hegel equipment being discussed. Hegel hd20 high definition daconverter with remote control and pre amplifier a master in both performance and features. 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 h200 is more of a purist incorporated whose emphasis is on electricity reserves and optimal sonic performance rather than on a variety of input signals and characteristics. I was originally interested in the hd20, hegels top of the line dac, but was intrigued by the 32bit technology of the hd 11, successor to the well regarded hd10, and decided to give it a try instead. Preampvery light use in conservatively graded 910 as mint condition with all functions performing 100%. Hegel music systems hd10 digitaltoanalog converter. In the uk however, the brand is almost unknown which is a shame, because based on the hd11 32bit, we brits are missing a. Welcome to usaudiomart, a classifieds site for used audio and hifi. I was originally interested in the hd20, hegel s top of the line dac, but was intrigued by the 32bit technology of the hd 11, successor to the well regarded hd10, and decided to give it a try instead.
Sonic frontiers l transdac l dac l da converter ebay. A practical benefit of the h20 fettechnology is a more rhythmic sound. The power mains switch is placed on the belly quite close to the front so being invisible causes no access issues. I had purchased this one for my office and the project never sees the day. But an interesting anomaly that im not quite sure what to think of. The hegel logo in the front is standard mo as are the controllers bracketing the display, one the input selector, the other the digital volume. The manual states that, of the hd20s four digital inputs, coax 1 offers the. The big thing with hegel digital to analog converters is that we are able to get very high quality sound from standard audio players like computers or ipod type units. The flexible, easily networkable, whitefronted integrated amplifier came as a result of direct requests from the ichummy north americans and styleconscious danes, and it has sold extremely well everywhere in the world except for north america and denmark. Yes, you can find drawbacks, for example the close existence of isolated magnetic fields of the poweramp section interfering with all the fine circuits of the preamp or input signal.
Based in oslo, norway, hegel music systems was founded in the late 1980s, but has begun to distribute their products in north america only in the past few years. The audio reproduction instrument shall reproduce the original musical sound, purely and naturally. We recommend keeping this user guide for future reference. Inside the box was a users manual printed on coated stock. Indeed, the norwegian company made its first dac separate almost 20 years ago. Hegel is not terribly well known in the uk, but it has a considerable audio heritage. I was told that hd12 had more in comment with hd20 reither than with hd25.
This beauty is for sale because i own a naim superuniti whit a build in dac. Nowhere to be seen are the headphone outputs or user accessible processing. Please note that hegel doesnt specify, either in the users guide or on their. The hegel hd20 high end digital to analog converter is easy to connect and operate, and. With regard to the uncompromising luxury models, something about them and say no. Display onoff for hd20 and certain other hegel products 10. Hegel s unique implementation is also said to contribute to lower distortion and higher dynamics. A product that further begs that question is hegel music systems flagship dac, the hd20. I must say that for 3 time the asking price here, the difference is not very big. I have read but seems the h30 to be more plenty sound that h20. The hegel h190 supports the following formats from a upnpdlna compatible player. Hegel is something of an overlooked audio hero in the uk. Please simply email me for this information if you have an interest in this outstanding unit. All hegel products are based on a simple philosophy.
Apr 29, 20 the hegel h300 is an integrated amplifierdac from norway. Switches down to previous input on your hegel amplifier 5. The hegel h190 can function as a dlna digital media renderer. A practical benefit of the h20 fettechnology is a more rhythmic. The hegel h300 is an integrated amplifierdac from norway. For details on how to set up your media player, please refer to the user manual supplied with the player. The hegel h360 can function as a dlna digital media renderer. Hv position, black level, brightness, color temperature, contrast, gamma correction, hue, keystone correction, lens shift dial. This can lead to confusion and constantly referring back to the manual can be highly inconvenient for the end user. With both usb 2496 and spdif 24192 inputs, remote control and a built in high qualityt digital preamp, the hd20 solves all your needs.
No setup needed, no codes needed, just insert batteries and it is ready to use with the models listed above. The hd20 also has a hegel system remote control that can be used to control the hd20 as well as other hegel components. Conflated with the overwhelmingly positive reception of hegels amplifiers and integrated amplifiers, the announcement that they were introducing a new flagship dac. I tried the hegel h300 recently and think it may be the best amp ive heard in my system. Hegel hd30 32bit192khz dac a truly exceptional dac.
The recently released hd11 converter is considered to be the successor model hd10. There is an abundance of inputs, ranging from balanced aesebu and bnc connectors, to network and usb connections with the latter also accepting dsd signals. Hegel hd20 24192 high end dac digital to analog converter. The hd20 has both usb inputs as well as regular coaxial and optical spdif inputs. Another trick of hegel h70 is a builtin dac on pcm1574 chip with the parameters of 24192. Eco will put certain hegel equipment in low power mode sleep 6. The hd20 has unbalanced rca and balanced xlr analog outputs. This little box is clearly aimed at the computer user. Jan 17, 2015 hegel hd12 is a great deal, but its not as good as hegel hd25. General duplicate has exactly the same functions and button names as the original remote control. The hegel hd30 can function as a dlna digital media renderer. Read more about the mono stereo connection on page 8. Hegel h80, hd10, hd20, hd2 remote control duplicate 14.
Hegel hd20, 24 bit 192 khz in mint condition and look brand new. I usually use a high sensibility speakers 97dbs, then i really do not need a lot of watts, but my friend say thah hegel is a really enjoyable sound. Norwegian maker hegel is part of a tide of nordic names grabbing our focus, and. Its nice that the norwegian company to update hegel chose the model that occupies in the line dac average position it gives hope for a decent sound with not too high a price.
Hegel hd30 32 bit192khz dac a truly exceptional dac. Hegel states that silicongermanium transistors were chosen for their low noise. The main eyeopener was the rosts sound, which was notably dynamic for a 75wpc integrated amp, and presented a strikingly clear window on whatever music i played. At the back, alongside stereo analogue and digital coaxial outputs, youll find a usb connection, through which you can send 24bit 96khz audio files and via which the. High end da converter with remote control high definition. The hegel h360 supports the following formats from a upnpdlna compatible player. One friend of me has suggested to try the hegel preamplifiers and amplifiers. Upon receiving the package, i found inside an understated black box, as well as an even more understated manual. Providing a choice of digital filters is all the rage in highend dacs these days, and hegel has followed suit. Hegel music systems has come up against the law of unintended consequences with its new rost integrated amplifier. Ertzeid was using the ipad and airplay to wirelessly stream fullresolution files into the hd20.
As you might have guessed, the company is named after the german philosopher g. The 1648 limit via usb is a shortcoming, given that there are dacs on the market, including hegels own hd2 and hd20. Sa leste jeg nylig en test av hegel hd20 fra des 2012, og smilet kom. I know the product is a dac manufactured by hegel and it says hd12 dsd on the front panel. Hegel h20 power amplifier the hegel h20 incorporates the latest version of the hegel fettechnology. The hegel h30 is a monoblock amplifier that may be used as a stereo power amplifier. Dac range of the middle class in the market is pretty scanty affects the orientation of the producers on the younger generation of online listeners. This being my initial exposure to hegel gear, i had no prior expectations. Dec 06, 20 hegel has made a name for themselves with their standalone integrated amps, amplifiers, and dacs. With the supplied remote this dac can also serve as digital preamp direct into an amplifier. Nor is hegels hd10 digitalto analog converter brand new.
I was originally interested in the hd20, hegels top of the line dac, but was. Jeg hadde ingen manual nar jeg lante h300 og hd25, sa jeg fikk aldri. Integrated amplifiers embody the get the work done using minimal price and bustle strategy, which appeals to my practical side profoundly. Scandinavia is celebrated for natty knitwear, its broody tv detective shows, unforgiving weather and magnificent design aesthetic, but is also becoming understood for hifi superiority. There is a better than 50% chance i will trade in my modwright to get one. It does everything you can dream of, and does so with world class quality. Hegel h80, hd10, hd20, hd2 remote control duplicate duplicate 1. Even with all the competing networks here, the music hasnt skipped at all.
The manual states that, of the hd20s four digital inputs, coax 1 offers the best sound quality. Hegels unique implementation is also said to contribute to lower distortion and higher dynamics. Licensed to youtube by ingrooves on behalf of gray cat records. Every hegel product is based on a simple philosophy. In practically every other region on the planet, the norwegian company is well respected for its range of excellent amplifiers, cd players and especially its dacs. Ive been searching every last page of the internet looking for a hiwatt head within an affordable price range, i finally found a hiwatt 20hd head after weeks of looking with a good price only to realize i have never gotten the chance to ever play on or hear what they sound like.