Hegel
Hegel has been designing and engineering hi-fi in Oslo since 1988, building integrated amplifiers, separates and source components around the same rigorous engineering philosophy, scaled to fit different systems and budgets.
The measurements are impressive – but the reason people choose Hegel is how it sounds in a real system, with real music. It’s matched by an understated design that looks at home on a shelf or rack, without the visual drama some hi-fi asks you to apologise for. Explore integrated amplifiers, preamplifiers, power amplifiers, CD player, DAC and phono stage below.
Integrated Amplifiers
Hegel’s integrated amplifiers combine analogue amplification, digital-to-analogue conversion and network streaming in a single component. Each model is voiced for long-term listenability rather than short-term impression.
Hegel integrated amplifiers compared
Not sure which Hegel integrated amplifier is right for you? Our comparison table covers all six current models across amplifier specifications, inputs, outputs, streaming features and physical dimensions. Click any model to view full details and pricing.
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| Power output | 60 W | 75 W | 150 W | 150 W | 250 W | 303 W |
| THD | < 0.01% | < 0.01% | < 0.01% | < 0.01% | < 0.005% | < 0.005% |
| Signal-to-noise ratio | > 100 dB | > 100 dB | > 100 dB | > 100 dB | > 100 dB | > 100 dB |
| Damping factor | > 2,000 | > 2,000 | > 4,000 | > 4,000 | > 4,000 | > 4,000 |
| Topology | Class AB | Class AB | Class AB | Class AB | Class AB (dual mono) | Class AB (dual mono) |
| Analogue Inputs | ||||||
| Line inputs | 2 x RCA | 1 x RCA | 2 x RCA | 2 x RCA | 2 x RCA | 2 x RCA |
| Balanced inputs | — | 1 x XLR | 2 x XLR | 1 x XLR | 1 x XLR | 2 x XLR |
| MM phono input | — | 1 x RCA | 1 x RCA | 1 x RCA | — | — |
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| Coaxial | 1 x RCA | 1 x RCA | — | 1 x RCA | 1 x RCA, 1 x BNC | 1 x RCA, 1 x BNC |
| Coaxial max resolution | 24-bit / 192 kHz | 24-bit / 192 kHz | — | 24-bit / 192 kHz | 24-bit / 192 kHz | 24-bit / 192 kHz |
| Toslink optical | 3 x Toslink | 2 x Toslink | — | 2 x Toslink | 3 x Toslink | 3 x Toslink |
| Toslink max resolution | 24-bit / 96 kHz | 24-bit / 96 kHz | — | 24-bit / 96 kHz | 24-bit / 96 kHz | 24-bit / 96 kHz |
| USB-A (storage) | — | 1 x USB-A | — | 1 x USB-A | — | — |
| USB-B (computer audio) | 1 x USB-B | 1 x USB-B | — | 1 x USB-B | 1 x USB-B | 1 x USB-B |
| USB-B max resolution | 24-bit / 96 kHz | 24-bit / 192 kHz | — | 24-bit / 192 kHz | 32-bit / 384 kHz, DSD256 | 32-bit / 384 kHz, DSD256 |
| Network max resolution | 24-bit / 192 kHz | 24-bit / 192 kHz | — | 24-bit / 192 kHz | 24-bit / 192 kHz | 24-bit / 192 kHz |
| MQA decoding | — | — | — | — | ✓ | ✓ |
| Outputs | ||||||
| Speaker terminals | 1 pair | 1 pair | 1 pair | 1 pair | 1 pair | 1 pair (premium) |
| Pre-out | 1 x RCA | 1 x RCA | 1 x RCA | 1 x RCA | 1 x RCA | 1 x RCA |
| Fixed line out | — | — | 1 x RCA | 1 x RCA | 1 x RCA | 1 x RCA |
| Headphone output | 1 x 6.35 mm | 1 x 6.35 mm | 1 x 6.35 mm | 1 x 6.35 mm | — | — |
| DAC loop | — | ✓ | — | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Streaming | ||||||
| Apple AirPlay | ✓ | ✓ | — | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Spotify Connect | ✓ | ✓ (lossless) | — | ✓ (lossless) | ✓ (lossless) | ✓ (lossless) |
| TIDAL Connect | — | ✓ | — | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Qobuz Connect | — | ✓ | — | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Chromecast / Google Cast | — | ✓ | — | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| DLNA / UPnP | ✓ | ✓ | — | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Roon Ready | — | ✓ | — | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Multi-room audio | — | ✓ | — | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Usability | ||||||
| Hegel Control app | — | ✓ | — | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| IR remote included | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Front-panel display | OLED | OLED | OLED | OLED | OLED | OLED |
| Physical | ||||||
| Dimensions (W × H × D) | 430 × 100 × 350 mm | 430 × 100 × 350 mm | 430 × 120 × 410 mm | 430 × 120 × 410 mm | 430 × 150 × 440 mm | 430 × 171 × 445 mm |
| Weight | 8.0 kg | 9.7 kg | 13.5 kg | 13.6 kg | 20 kg | 22 kg |
| Finish | ||||||
| View H95 | View H150 | View A200 | View H200 | View H400 | View H600 |
Preamplifiers
Hegel’s P20 and P30A preamplifiers bring pure analogue design and precise engineering to a separates system, for listeners who want maximum control and upgrade flexibility without compromise. Both pair naturally with the H20 or H30A power amplifiers.
Power Amplifiers
Hegel’s H20 and H30A power amplifiers bring Hegel’s amplifier engineering to a separates system. The H20 is a stereo power amplifier. The H30A can be bridged for mono or run in stereo. Both are natural partners for the Hegel P20 or Hegel P30A preamplifiers.
Custom Install Amplifiers
Hegel’s C5 Series is a modular, rack-mountable range of multi-channel power amplifiers, available in C53 (3-channel), C54 (4-channel) and C55 (5-channel) versions. Built for multi-room and custom-install systems, from a stereo pair with a passive subwoofer through to a full Dolby Atmos home cinema.
CD Player and DAC
Hegel’s digital sources – the Viking CD player and D50 DAC – extract the space, coherence and dynamic nuance that lesser designs leave behind. Precision clocking and carefully voiced analogue output stages make the difference.
Phono Stage
The V10 brings Hegel’s engineering principles to vinyl replay – low noise, precise gain and natural musical flow. Compatible with moving magnet and moving coil cartridges.
Hear Hegel in your own system
The best way to understand what Hegel brings to a system is to live with it. We offer a 30-day home trial with free return shipping – so you can make the decision in your own room, with your own music and your own speakers.
If you’d prefer to listen before you buy, we’re happy to arrange a private session at our listening room near Manchester. No pressure, no time limit.
Contact us to take the next step.