Hegel - H600

Hegel - H600 Integrated Amplifier w/ Streamer/DAC H600 is our reference integrated amplifier. With its 303 watts in 8 ohms, a damping factor of 4000, and 2 ohms drive capability, this powerhouse of an amplifier can drive any speaker with confidence and ease. The amplifier is a dual mono design, bringing it as close as possible to the performance of two mono amps in a single box. It also boasts a state-of-the-art preamplifier with the extremely precise volume attenuator found in our reference P30A amplifier. All electronic circuitry is designed in-house, and we only use the best-quality components. This gives us unprecedented control over the amplification process. When we combine this with our SoundEngine2 correction technology, we are left with an audio signal that is as close to the original recording as possible. The result is an immensely wide and deep soundstage with incredible dynamic range and tremendous bass control. This amplifier reveals all the details and nuances in the music. All you have to do is connect a pair of really good speakers of your choice. The H600's D/A Converter is a bit-perfect design, offering pure audio fidelity without any resampling or upsampling. The DAC has a large, dedicated power supply that ensures uncontaminated and stable performance, and it is shielded by a thick steel plate so there is no interference from other electronics inside the amplifier. The result is a cutting-edge D/A converter with incredible resolution and smoothness. The chassis is made of aluminium for better audio performance. It includes a solid bottom chassis and top cover with vents milled in two layers for added rigidity and airflow. Big aluminium feet with an anti-scratch design ensure excellent stability and reduced vibrations, while high-quality RCA connectors and optimized positioning of the analog and digital connectors provide less noise and better channel separation. The large control knobs are equipped with touch control, making this amplifier effortless and intuitive to operate. They also have a very nice tactile feel, making every adjustment a delight. Technical Specifications: Power output: 2 x 303W in 8 ohms @ 1kHz 1% THD, 100/120/230V AC, Dual Mono Minimum load: 2 ohms Analog inputs: 2 x Balanced (XLR), 2 x Unbalanced (RCA) Digital outputs: 1 x Coaxial (BNC) S/PDIF - 24/192 Digital inputs: 1 x Coaxial (BNC) S/PDIF - 24/192, DSD64 (DoP), MQA 8x, 1 x Coaxial (RCA) S/PDIF - 24/192, DSD64 (DoP), MQA 8x, 3 x Optical S/PDIF - 24/96, MQA 8x, 1 x USB -32/384, DSD256 (DoP), MQA 8x, 1 x Network - 24/192, DSD64, MQA 8x Line level outputs: 1 x Unbalanced fixed (RCA), 1 x Unbalanced variable (RCA) Streaming: Spofity Connect, AirPlay, Google Cast, Roon Ready, Tidal Connect, airable Internet Radio and Podcast, UPnP Streaming formats: MP3, WAV, FLAC, ALAC, AIFF, DSF, DFF, AAC, PCM, MQA, Ogg Dual Mono SoundEngine 2 Bit-Perfect DAC Control App Frequency response: 5Hz-100kHz Signal-to-noise ratio: More than 100dB Crosstalk: Less than -100dB Distortion: Less than 0.005% @ 50W 8 Ohms 1kHz Intermodulation: Less than 0.01% (19kHz + 20kHz) Damping factor: More than 4000 (main power output stage)