Hegel H190v, the Hegel with phono amplifier. Brings everything together without fuss. Power! Detail. The Hegel can do it ... and well.
Retail price: 3695.00
With an output power of 2 x 150 W at 8 Ω and an attenuation factor of over 4000, this unit delivers enough power and control for a variety of speakers. The frequency range extends from 5 Hz to 100 kHz, providing a wide spectrum of sounds. The signal-to-noise ratio is over 100 dB, contributing to clean and clear playback. With analog inputs, including balanced (XLR) and unbalanced (RCA) connections, as well as a phono input for MM cartridges, it offers versatile connectivity options. Additionally, digital inputs are available: coaxial, optical, USB and network, allowing integration with a variety of digital sources. The device supports streaming via AirPlay, Roon Ready, Spotify Connect and UPnP, making it easy to play music from various platforms. A 6.3 mm headphone jack is provided for personal listening sessions. The dimensions are 12 cm x 43 cm x 41 cm (HxWxD) and the weight is 14.2 kg.
Hegel was founded in Norway in the late 1980s by Bent Holter. In his graduate project at Trondheim University of Technology, he developed a solution for reducing distortion in transistor amplifiers. This led to the technology that later became known as SoundEngine. In 1988, the name Hegel was first used for an amplifier. The company released several CD players and amplifiers in the 1990s. In 1996, the first fully balanced amplifier was introduced. Around 2004, the brand began developing DA converters. Later products featured networking capabilities to support digital music playback. Hegel exclusively markets its own electronics, developing both the circuit design and the necessary software itself. The company conducts international distribution of its products from Norway.