Hegel reviews

Hegel CDP2A mk2 CD-player review
CD-player Hegel CDP2A mk2

Previously we described CDP4A Mk2 player. Today we are listening to a more accessible model - CDP2A mk2. These players obviously have a common base - CDP2A mk2 has exactly the same body with three supports and an identical front panel with round controls that combine several functions at once. Judging...
Hegel CDP4A mk2 CD-player review
CD-player Hegel CDP4A mk2

Audio Norwegian company Hegel is still little known and audiophiles in our tests takes part for the first time. Its range is small - production program currently has several models of CD-player and various amplifiers. Poor choice hardly promotes growth in popularity of the brand, on the other hand, a...
Hegel H200 Amplifier review
Amplifier Hegel H200

A monumental Hegel H200 inspires respect, tremor and in some cases radiculitis: the amp weighs 25 kg! On a slightly arched front panel there are only a display, two hands, which are responsible for switching of inputs and volume, and a large mechanical power button. The body's facade is very neat that5...
Hegel H300 Amplifier review
Amplifier Hegel H300

The specification states configuration "dual mono", although in this case we have a total power toroidal transformer for 1000 V*A. The capacity of the bank of capacitors in the filter supply equal to 90 000 uF. The output stages are selected using bipolar transistors 20 ps /15 A (argues that to find...
Hegel H70 Amplifier review
Amplifier Hegel H70

The patented by the manufacturer Sound Engine technology was laid into the basis of amplifier. These are the branded amplification modules, combining the benefits of both pure A class and more popular AB class. In addition, the special profile sees after full compliance of the form of input and output...
Hegel HD11 DAC review
DAC Hegel HD11

The assortment of mid-range DACs on the market is rather poor - this is affected by the orientation of manufacturers towards the young Internet generation of listeners. As for the uncompromising elite models, then they are not worth talking about. In the era of network technologies and computer formats,...
Hegel HD12 DAC review
DAC Hegel HD12

Hegel HD12 replaced HD11, although it looks more like a flagship HD20 with a large display in the center of the front panel. The main difference is the headphone jack. The signal is fed from the built-in high-quality amplifier, which makes the new DAC absolutely self-sufficient. Another feature of HD12...
Hegel HD20 DAC review
DAC Hegel HD20

The Hegel HD20 DAC is notable for its performance - the compact case is made of metal with a significant margin of safety. The front panel has only the company logo and display - all switching is done with a miniature remote control. The rear panel has a jack for a standard power cable, power supply...
Hegel HD25 DAC review
DAC Hegel HD25

The Norwegian manufacturer refers HD25 to High End class, having done everything possible to attract the attention of demanding music lovers. The model harmoniously combines both time proved and innovative technical solutions. Although the device is made in the same case as the previous Hegel DACs,...
Hegel Super Headphone Amp Headphone amplifier review
Headphone amplifier Hegel Super Headphone Amp

It's not easy to transform a computer into a musical source of high level. This will require either expensive professional sound card, better external, or a perfect digital convertor with USB output and HD-Audio support. However, the Norwegian company "Hegel", specializing in the production of audio...