While connectivity and upgradability are important, it is on the inside where the H95 really showcases its real intelligence. Today most media going to your amp is digital. Hegel have equipped the H95 with a Digital-to-analog converter of the highest quality - making the change from digital to analog in a very intelligent way. With technology crafted from the ground up and in-house by the Hegel team, the've taken full control of the digital data stream. Utilising the design developed to equip their absolute reference products, digital music is delivered in its purest form. The result is blissfully natural sound, without any added artifacts, enabling you to just play louder.
Add the patented SoundEngine2 technology and you really get something spectacular. This technology reduces signal distortion to very low levels and allows you totally immerse yourself in your music or your movies. SoundEngine2 technology also applies astonishing bass control and grip on your loudspeakers. H95's grip, in technical terms 'damping factor', is up to 20 times higher than the industry average. This delivers a dynamic, agile, and powerful bass response, and is why 60 watts of output power is more than enough to drive challenging speakers with confidence.
The H95 is not only designed to change with time, but also with your needs. All inputs are configurable to be fixed level inputs, allowing you to easily integrate the H95 in a Home Theatre or existing Multi Room system.
There is also a high-quality headphone output, a variable pre output for connecting a subwoofer or other equipment, and a sleek informative OLED display.
This makes it a perfect central 'engine' to your system. There is no need to worry about future add-ons. Changing up to Hegel's cool design and signature sound quality with a host of inputs and playback possibilities, will allow you to build an amazing multi-talented system. Now that's what intelligence is really about!
About Hegel Music Systems
Hegel's story began in 1988. Bent Holter, then a student at the Technical University in Trondheim, Norway decided to do a thesis under the original design of the transistor used in amplifiers, that would cure the problems of traditional hi-fi systems.
The early 90s were a period of initial prosperity for the brand. First, they ensured the patented solution known today as SoundEngine. Later a DAC was developed (1994) and the first CD Player came (1996). Over the next eight years, the company steadily improved its product range and generated more profit year on year. When the financial crisis came, most companies immediately took a defensive strategy which meant cutting costs. Hegel played differently. He hired new engineers to design devices. Sometime later, brand new D/A converters were born.
Today Hegel is one of the best-established brands in the hi-fi market, producing integrated, pre and power amplifiers as well as some of the most modern and sophisticated DACs. The company has dealers in 53 countries and its products are sold all over the world. Awards and press reviews speak for themselves.
Technical Specifications
Power output
2 x 60 W into 8 Ω
Minimum load
2 Ω
Analog Inputs
2 x unbalanced (RCA)
Digital Inputs
1 x coaxial (RCA)
3 x optical
1 x USB
1 x Network
Line level Output
1 x unbalanced variable (RCA)
Headphone Output
6.3 mm Jack (front)
Frequency response
5 Hz - 100 kHz
Signal-to-noise ratio
More than 100 dB
Crosstalk
Less than -100 dB
Distortion
Less than 0.01% @ 25 W/8 Ω/1 kHz
Intermodulation
Less than 0.01% (19 kHz + 20 kHz)
Damping factor
More than 2000 (main power output stage)
Dimensions incl feet (HxWxD)
10 x 43 x 35 cm
Shipping weight
10.6 kg
Finish
Black
WHY TRADE UP TO A HEGEL? There are so many Reasons....
Streaming without compromise
Hegel combines high-performance network streaming, a high-quality DAC and powerful amplification in one beautifully engineered system. Enjoy the convenience of streaming with the performance your music deserves.
Exceptional damping factor. Exceptional speaker control.
Hegel's exceptionally high damping factor gives its amplifiers precise control over your speakers' drivers. The result is tighter, more accurate bass, greater precision and improved dynamics, allowing your speakers to perform at their best — even when driving demanding loads.
Serious power and current
Hegel amplifiers are engineered to deliver substantial power and high current, maintaining control and composure when your speakers demand more. With the ability to drive demanding speaker loads, Hegel gives your system the authority and headroom to reproduce music with scale and impact.
SoundEngine 2
Hegel's proprietary SoundEngine 2 technology provides instant distortion correction during amplification, helping preserve the detail, dynamics and natural character of the original recording.
A complete high-performance system
With streaming, DAC and amplification integrated into a single chassis, Hegel gives you a simpler system without compromising on performance — connecting you directly to your music with fewer boxes and exceptional sound quality.
