Description

Effortless transparency

The Hegel D50 has one job — to convert digital to analogue with absolute precision and nothing added or taken away. With its ultra-low distortion and wide dynamic range, it simply disappears from the signal chain, allowing your music to shine with startling realism and space.

Analogue warmth without colour

While technically accurate, the D50 doesn’t sound clinical. Its analogue output stage and balanced topology create a rich, stable soundstage and a natural tonality that never feels forced or exaggerated. You hear the music, not the converter.

Built for serious listening

This is a DAC for systems where every component matters. By removing preamps, volume controls and streaming modules, Hegel ensures maximum focus on what counts: clean, jitter-free conversion. The elevated DAC board, dual toroidal transformers, and dedicated master clocks are all designed with one goal — fidelity.

Quiet by design

From the separate digital and analogue power supplies to the external transformer housing, every design decision supports low noise and minimal interference. The result is a blacker background and greater resolution, even at lower volumes.

Everything you need. Nothing you don’t.

With a broad range of high-quality digital inputs — including AES, USB (DSD256, MQA), coaxial, and optical — the D50 works with virtually any digital source now and in the future. And because it’s not reliant on streaming platforms or app ecosystems, it won’t go out of date.

Key Features

  • Ultra-low distortion DAC: Maintains tonal accuracy and musical detail without fatigue
  • Separate digital and analogue power: Reduces noise and interference between stages
  • Dedicated master clocks: Minimises jitter across all inputs for cleaner signal reproduction
  • Elevated DAC board: Shorter signal paths for greater purity and lower interference
  • Pure DAC design: No volume control, DSP or streamer modules to compromise fidelity
  • Wide input support: Accepts USB, AES, coaxial, optical and supports PCM and DSD
  • Balanced & unbalanced outputs: Works seamlessly with any quality preamp or integrated amp

Inside the Hegel D50 DAC

Not Just the DAC Chip—Secrets of the Hegel D50 "Racehorse" Digital-to-Analog Converter

Frequently Asked Questions

Will the D50 work with my existing system?

Yes. With both RCA and balanced XLR outputs, the D50 integrates easily with any high-quality integrated amp, pre/power combo or active speaker system.

Is it hard to set up or configure?

No. Simply connect your digital source and your amp, select the input, and you’re ready to go. There’s no software, no app — just plug and play.

Does it support high-resolution files and DSD?

Yes. The D50 handles PCM up to 32-bit/384kHz and DSD256 via DoP, making it ideal for high-res libraries and streaming services.

How does it sound compared to cheaper DACs?

More natural, more spacious, and more effortless. The D50 retrieves fine details without harshness and preserves musical flow even in complex passages.

Is it built to last?

Yes. The D50 is housed in Hegel’s top-tier aluminium chassis, engineered for durability, shielding and thermal stability. Internally, it uses high-quality components and dual toroidal power supplies. Like all Hegel products, it’s designed for long-term use and is exceptionally reliable. And if you ever do need help, we’re here to support you as an authorised UK Hegel dealer.

Specifications

Attributes Value
Brand

Hegel

Colour

Black

Construction

Aluminium chassis, Machined aluminium front plate

Audio Inputs

1 x AES, 1 x coaxial BNC, 1 x coaxial RCA, 1 x USB type B, 2 x optical digital Toslink

Audio Outputs

1 x unbalanced RCA, 1 x balanced XLR

Supported Formats

DSD, MQA, PCM

Sample Rates

DSD up to DSD256, PCM up to 32 bit / 384 kHz

Signal-to-Noise Ratio

>100 dB

Distortion

<0.0002%

Dimensions (WxDxH)

430 x 305 x 99 mm

Weight

6.6 kg

Expert Advice

Call 0161 399 0993 or contact us anytime. We’ll be happy to help.

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Genuine UK stock with full manufacturer-backed warranty and support.

Free Delivery & Installation

Free delivery and expert installation by an experienced professional.

Free Returns

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Part Exchange

Trade-in available on orders over £1,000. Ask us for a trade-in quote.

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