Hegel H600 Integrated Amplifier
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Hegel H600 Integrated Amplifier

$12,500.00

Integrated Amplifier

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Product Description

The Hegel H600 Integrated Amplifier, is Hegel’s new reference integrated amplifier.

Hegel launched the H590 five years ago. We had never made an integrated amplifier at this level before and we were slightly apprehensive about the reaction from our customers. However, the combination of stellar performance and convenience made it an instant success, the reception from reviewers and customers was overwhelming.

Finally, after three years of development, we are ready to present H600, the H590’s heir. With a host of new features, a new chassis design, a new DAC, an improved amplifier section, and a vastly superior streaming engine, the H600 is a true powerhouse that should cover all audiophile needs and wants. Oh, and we also added a couple of watts more…

Powerhouse

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 Hegel H600 Integrated Amplifier’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.

At Hegel, we believe that great audio should not come at the expense of ease of use. That is why the H600 features a comprehensive list of streaming options. It supports UPnP streaming, Spotify Connect, Airplay 2, Tidal Connect, Chromecast built-in, and Roon Ready (pending). This is however only the beginning. This highly advanced streaming engine will ensure the amplifier is always up to date with the latest options for you to stream your music.

The Hegel H600 Integrated Amplifier is also highly customizable to ensure it suits any environment. All digital inputs except USB have signal sense. This means that any device connected to these inputs can wake the amplifier and set it to the right input. In addition, the volume can be limited so that it suits your max volume preference. With our remote-control feature, you can program the amplifier to be commanded by common TV remotes, eliminating the need for using two remotes and making it easier for all members of the household to get great TV sound. Most inputs can also be set as a fixed high-level Home Theater input, making it easy to combine the H600 with surround receivers or multi-room devices. As with streaming, more features will be available in the future. These firmware updates are of course always free, and the amplifier will install them automatically when they are launched, ensuring your H600 is always up to date.

The amplifier boasts a large array of analog and digital connections to accommodate various audio sources. There are two pairs of True Balanced XLR inputs and two pairs of RCA inputs. On the digital front, it features a LAN network port, an USB 32/384 input (supporting DSD256/DoP), three optical inputs, a coaxial input, and a BNC true 75-ohm input. For analog outputs, it offers a pair of RCA fixed-level outputs and a pair of RCA variable-level outputs. Additionally, it provides a BNC fixed-level true 75-ohm digital output.

The H600 is an extremely capable and great-sounding amplifier. It is highly versatile and delivers high-end sound and ease of use, all in a high-quality and minimalistic housing that fits any interior style. The H600 is a hub for your digital music, a home for all your connected sources, with a sound suitable for mansions.

Power output

2*303W in 8 ohms, Dual Mono

Minimum load

2 ohms

Analog inputs

2*Balanced (XLR), 2*Unbalanced (RCA)

Digital outputs

1*Coaxial (BNC) S/PDIF – 24/192

Digital inputs

1*Coaxial (BNC) S/PDIF – 24/192, DSD64(DoP), MQA 8x
 

1*Coaxial (RCA) S/PDIF – 24/192, DSD64(DoP), MQA 8x
 

3*Optical S/PDIF – 24/96, MQA 8x
 

1*USB – 32/384, DSD256(DoP), MQA 8x
 

1*Network – 24/192, DSD64, MQA 8x

Line level outputs

1*Unbalanced fixed(RCA), 1*Unbalanced variable(RCA)

Streaming

AirPlay 2, Spotify Connect, Roon Ready (pending), Tidal Connect, UPnP

Streaming formats

MP3, WAV, FLAC, ALAC, AIFF, DSF, DFF, AAC, PCM, MQA, Ogg

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)

Dimensions/weight

17,1cm x 43cm x 44,5cm (HxWxD), 22kg

Dimensions/weight US

6,74” x 16,93” x 17,52” (HxWxD), 48,51 lbs

Review: Jamie Biesemans Lab: Paul Miller

“Built into an enhanced H590 chassis but featuring ‘sound tuning’ from the P30A/H30A pre/power, Hegel’s fully-networked flagship integrated gets off to a flying start!”

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Hegel H600 Streaming Integrated Amplifier

Hegel H600

If you are considering the purchase of the flagship Hegel H600 integrated amplifier ($12,500), there is a very high chance you already know what it is, what it can do, and how many published reviews already out there have raved about its prowess, sonic attributes, and phenomenal flexibility. A virtual Swiss Army knife of features and capabilities has been incorporated into Hegel’s top-tier integrated. Yes, this review is a bit late to the game. No, I have not read any of the other reviews. Yes, I do enjoy being the last to the podium; it worked well for Mark Anthony!

First off, let’s just say it: The H600 doesn’t have a phonostage. Something, somewhere had to give, and clearly someone at Hegel put his foot down and just said, “No!” But it does have an HT pass-through feature on all inputs to allow you to run a processor directly into its amplifier stage, bypassing its preamp features. It also won’t help you learn calculus or dry your dishes, but it will do pretty much every other thing you could desire from an integrated amp if you want to build a single-unit system or grow something wonderful with multiple sources and components. I spent the lion’s share of the review period just listening to the H600 and nothing but the H600, fed by its essentially limitless digital-source arsenal.

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Brand

Hegel

Established at the Technical University in Trondheim, Norway, in 1988, Hegel Music Systems is a revolutionary in the audio industry. Unlike other audio manufacturers, Hegel is as committed to developing new technology as it is in producing new products. It’s recognized worldwide as one of the leading brands in the hi-fi market, particularly for its award-winning integrated, pre, and power amplifiers.

Virtually all Hegel innovation began with the goal of reducing distortion, then fighting the common results of those efforts like dampened sound. Eventually those efforts resulted in the SoundEngine Technology behind most of their products. Enjoy the best in sound with their power amplifiers, pre-amplifiers, integrated amplifiers, CD players and C/A converters. Dealers in over 54 countries, along with the many product awards, attest to the quality of their products.

Chosen as the winner of the 2013 Golden Hear by the Absolute Sound, the Hegel H300 has since inspired two successors: the H390 and H190. The H390 integrated amplifier delivers reference-quality sound at an affordable price. It includes patented SoundEngine technology that works similar to noise canceling headphones to eliminate distortion and errors. The H190 is optimized for streaming music through DLNA streaming capabilities, a DAC converter, and enough power to fill any speaker on the market.

As a nationally recognized leader in the field of high-end audio and home theater, Overture is a proud dealer of Hegel Music Systems, selling customers the best music streamers from Hegel Music Systems in Sales Tax Free Delaware. Interested in purchasing a new Hegel Music Systems streamer? You can trade-in any component towards a Hegel component by filling Overture's Trade-In Form.

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