Is Hegel Still The King of Integrated Amplifiers? Still my TOP recommendation in 2021?
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- Hegel is an all-in-one complete audiophile system. The Hegel H90, H95, H120, H190, H390 and H590 are a music streamer, Hifi DAC, Pre-amplifier, and an Amplifier. It has rca and balanced inputs if you wish to by-pass the DAC/Streamer.
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Happy Wednesday Everyone ! Positive Vibes Only.
Hegel is an all-in-one audiophile system. It is a music streamer, Hifi DAC, Pre-amplifier, and an Amplifier. It has rca and balanced inputs if you wish to by-pass the DAC/Streamer.
Gear mentioned In this video:
Hegel H120: www.hegel.com/products/integrated/h120
Sonus faber electa amator iii: www.sonusfaber.com/en/products/electa-amator-iii/
I recommend trying the Bryston or the meitner man!!
Hey Jay....exciting and interesting timing for your Hegel video for me...i just ordered an H95 and the new Dynaudio Emit 30 speakers..they are an amazing combo! Enjoy your videos, found you on the interview you did with Steve Guttenberg (Patreon)
@@xxgamerxxchrischris2325 Tried countless brystons and meitners. As much as they are great - not my thing
@@Jayiyagi cool man
You sure seemed to like the Totems, I had the impression they were your new favourite. Wouldn’t it make sense for you to try the Bryston BP-17 cubed Preamp on your search for the holy grail? Has anyone tried a BP-17 cubes with a Hegel Power Amp? Maybe it’s time to test out a Hegel separated combo too
Great vibes. Genuine enthusiasm from the head and heart. Price is always a factor to those of us who hold mortgages and credit cards and not stocks and bonds. Audiophile music love is a passion driven disease and finding an all in one electronics solution is almost spiritual. Thanks.
Jay… been following you since day one.. and I recently heard this Amp with the infamous Maggies LRS… and the sound was amazing. I know that all reviews are just that.. but going out to finally listen to it due to pandemic restrictions and availability has really made a difference. Always listen for yourself. Visit your local stores and support them. Thank You!
Question. How loud can H120 run Maggies LRS? And how hot does the amp get? I own Hegel h120 and I am thinking about buying LRS. Unfortunately I can not listen to it anywhere before buying.
@@stepicm I believe Magnepan gives you a 30 day trial. Check with the website directly. Also, what state are you in? Just confirmed it… So, we have an offer that we think you can't (or won't) refuse. Try this system in your home for 30 days and if it doesn't live up to our claims, or your expectations, we will take them back. Also, we are talking about quality and not quantity… so definitely give them a listen because they are a totally complete different sound and placement.
@@ythagakure I would love to test them, but I live in Europe, Slovenia, which does not have a seller. They cost 1350$ in neighboring countries. Thank you for your reply!
@@stepicm check with Audio Serum… they are open and in your neck of the woods.
@@ythagakure Thanks! Will do!
I've had my sights set on the H120 for a while and this further confirmed my decision to go with the Hegel! Thank you.
Would love to see a comparison of some of the models (95/120/190) and really breakdown the differences and what speakers might benefit most from upgrading etc
Living with the H390 for close to a year and loving it.
Thank you for the kind words and for choosing Hegel!
09-14-2022. Thank you for your excellent explanation of this Hegel H120 Integrated Amplifier and its similarity to the H190 knowing that it is more powerful; but with the same features and about 1000 Euros (Spain) more in price, tell us that with a power of 75W per channel in our homes it is enough to obtain that NATURAL AND TRANSPARENT SOUND THAT WILL GIVE US THE HEARING CHARM, Thank you once again and I WILL BUY THE HEGEL H120 without a doubt... CONGRATULATIONS AND CONGRATULATIONS... Hegel Client Future Buyer... Greetings to all.
That's a solid review right there. I can tell you're speaking from the heart. I like that about you guys. Your synergy pairs as well as the the rig your listening to right now. That's positive right? That one's from my heart...
If you want to listen to music for hours or all day the Hegel product is outstanding. I have had the Rost for years in one of my systems and can’t say how much I love it. It is very very musical and totally enjoyable.
I’m running Dali Helicon 800’s and absolutely love the sound.
Hegel Perfection!!!
Can the power of Rost drive dali helicon well?
I have the Dali Epicon 2 would Hegel work with it nicely
Still a happy and proud owner of a Hegel H100! 😄 And actually due to circumstances I downgraded a bit my speakers a few years ago from B&W 804S to 704's but it still sounds great. I heard the same amp on someone else's system with a pair of 9k-10k euro's speakers from PMC (I think PMC Twenty5.26i) streaming hirez from a bluesound node 2i and the sound was unbelievable! So these amps have a wide range of speaker pairing!
I pair 2 x H30 to my Vivid Giya 2. Generating 1000W per channel! Hegel is one of the best sounding amps I've tried.
Yes, Jay, Hegel has very good stuff, the amps sound amazing and they're exquisite built also. But you can get other atonishing european gear, like Rega, Naim, Sugden, PrimaLuna, and so on
hegel sucks the life in the music. just listen to rega amps and other british amps because the difference is huge. that stupid philosophy of damping too much makes a dark background but it is really like a blackhole because the liveliness of music is gone. it is just sterile sound. believe me, try rega elex and pick even the most expensive hegel. hegel will sound sterile particularly in the slam and PRAT. no shoetopping effect with hegel. it is just too much marketing.
@@MegaXoz my Hegel integrated is in a closet with it's dry sound, wonky ergonomics and expensive metal remote - not even good enough for the garage ping pong system - get a NAD or a Creek or a Cambridge Audio or even a Yamaha .........
Accuphase amps are heavily damped. Do you consider them sterile? I certainly don't.@@MegaXoz
Same here Jay. …I just ❤️HEGEL… 🇳🇴🤩 Thank’s for the video. Really liked it.
I kinda liked the Hegel H190 on my B&W Nautilus 805´s (but not more than the system I already had) and it did give me a real sense that moving up the line might make me pretty happy. It had a ease/smoothness, that some people say come from "overdamped" amplifers, which I think I could get used to living with. The Hegel H90 60w on the other hand sounded slightly dull, graining and unresolving and like any other amp unequiped to drive the those power hungry speakers, excibited frequency anomalities at low listening volumes (where I do all my listening, sorry). Contrast that with something like the Exposure 2510 at 75w and a low damping factor of about 40 which drives those speaker like a champ and sounds full and resolving from the first turn of the volume knob (also more awake, without resorting to party trick like overly emphasised leading edge). The H90 was generally promoted and reviewed as something that could drive tricky loads desipte it's low wattage rating, just goes to show you have to try things it in your system! Really looking forward to the Electa Amator review :-)
The Exposure 2510 is the favourite reasonably priced amp of the reviewer A British Audiophile.
09-14-2022. Thank you for your excellent explanation of this Hegel H120 Integrated Amplifier and its similarity to the H190 knowing that it is more powerful; but with the same features and about 1000 Euros (Spain) more in price, tell us that with a power of 75W per channel in our homes it is enough to obtain that NATURAL AND TRANSPARENT SOUND THAT WILL GIVE US THE HEARING CHARM, Thank you once again and I WILL BUY THE HEGEL H120 without a doubt... CONGRATULATIONS AND CONGRATULATIONS... Hegel Client Future Buyer... Greetings to all.
I have an old Jazz recording that has a little bit of hiss and noise, some occasional distortion and clipping - an ordinary sound recording overall.
However, the performance and creative musical essence present on this old recording is absolutely sensational. A musical delight and journey not to be missed.
Would you play this recording through your sound system?
0:29 OMFG who else did not realise tujan was sitting behind from the beginning 😂😂
It almost scared the schiit😉 out of me.😂
Let’s keep this hairstyle for awhile. Looks good Jay. 👍🏽
Looks hella basic
H95 is what started me on this journey and still very impressing to this day
Had Hegel H390 - Switched to Accuphase E480, then to Pass labs INT60 and now I live happily with a Lavardin
I own h120 myself and absolutely love it. The rc buttons could be less sensitive though. This is the only con in hegel's basket, along with own mobile phone app absence. Im not that concern about roon ready update, that some of you may point out, it is just round the corner.
Jay and Tujan... I really enjoy Tujan's personable and genuine comments. I have a quick that I am working on to think out. If listeners really enjoy analog over digital, how close to analog is the Hagel?
Very early this year I got the H120 blind because of so many good reviews and one being available in pristine conditions on the used market. I liked it so very much that I want to upgrade to whatever replaces the current H390 when it comes out. It's that good! One thing you may have forgotten to mention Jay is that Hegel has been promising to provide their integrates with a firmware update to make them a Roon end point, but so far nothing came out of it.
Hi Igor. First of all thank you for the kind words. We are really (!!) sorry for the Roon delays. It is top priority to get that sorted as soon as humanly possible.
@@HegelMusicSystem It would be indeed great if the Roon Ready feature came to fruition within current gen products, but at this point I kind of expect it to be implemented only in future models. That aside, your integrates still offer an incredibly great value, far better than many other companies. Aside from my daily dose of H120, I've only had the opportunity to hear the H390, and I'd go as far as to say that the H390's amplification alone is worth the cost of the unit. Keep it awesome!
Nice video Jay. I like the format. I remember watching one of the AEC videos where you guys compared the Hegel to an entry level Naim integrated. Would like to see you compare the Hegel 190 to something like the SuperNait 3. Or even maybe the Naim Nova if you think it’s a better match with it being an all-in-one system. Keep it up!
Jay, thanks for video. Originally had kef r3 with hegel rost. First impressions was great, but in the end I have sold hegel. My main issues are- amp has a sweetspot volume, where amp start shine. It was around 45-60% of volume which gets loud and uncomfortable. On less volume- there is no sound imho. Other reason is kef r3, I think rost would be enough for them, but not. I have prepay for michi x3, see how it works. Overall hegel is good but it’s depends. Max
I have recently demo the H390 with Sonus Faber Lumina series. To me the H390 with Sonus Faber is a good combo. The sonically rich Sonus give just the right amount of musicality when paired with the clinically sounding Hegel. However at the H390’s price point I won’t choose Hegal because subjectively it didn’t engage me. Luxman would be my next choice if someone is going for that clinical / hi-fi for hi-fi’s sake kind of sound. I haven’t heard the H190 yet but if it has the same balance and naturality that would be a great buy at that price range.
It would be nice to see Rotel Michi x3 or x5 review and comparison to Hegel...any plans of reviewing Michi in near future?
You're the reason I got the Hegel h95 I think is sound better than my musical fidelity m6si. Don't get me wrong. I, love my m6si but that Hegel h95 60 wpc is something special. Now the h95 dac sounds incredible but, it lack some features. So I paired it with Dacmagic 200 great synergy.
How does hegel compare to musical fidelity? Thats what everyone wants to know.😉
I second that.
I love Musical fidelity gear too, used to own A5 cd player for years and A300 amp. I don't know about current products but when I decided to buy the Hegel H100 I compared to MF M6i which is also great and similar price. The M6i sounded very powerful, detailed and dynamic with great soundstage. Lots of fireworks. Great addition to a HT system too. But as mentioned on this video as well, what was the decider for me was the tonality, finesse and naturalness of the Hegel. Plus it sounds also very dynamic with large soundstage. If you have the chance try to audition either way cause it's a personal preference at the end.
I have a hegel h160. I tried a MF m2Si and found it had boomy, loose bass (which some like) and grainy mids/highs, not even in the running, a serious step down and then some. I was looking for a lighter integrated but the M2Si was a disappointment. Tried a SoundArtist which Jay reviewed and he was right, it doesn't go with Focal. Way too bright in the upper mids. Plus it had some QC issues and I tried more than one. SQ wasn't on par with the Hegel either.
Found a Keces E40 which sounds very close to Hegel in its' overall performance but may not be enough power for some speakers and listener levels. The Hegel is better in areas but flipping between them I didn't notice too much a difference at moderate volume. So I own both.
So...yes, Hegel is great. Smooth, powerful, balanced. The H160 is said to sound cooler side of neutral but it is plenty warm enough for me. Tight but pronounced bass, the H190 may sound a bit warmer in the mids from the reviews, but the difference is probably small.
I paired a Topping D70S dac up with the Keces and it is nice. The D70S hooked up to the Hegel to compare with the internal AKM dac of the h160 I found the D70S a bit fuller in the bass but the AKM in the Hegel has a bit better separation and resolution IMO. Not a huge difference but noticeably there. So the dac in the hegel should still compete with external dacs up to a grand or so today. It doesn't do DSD and is limited for some PCM hi-rez streaming which is the bottleneck but for soundtracks and CDs it is more than fine.
An alternative amp is the Keces E40 for desktop or even as a main driver if your speakers aren't demanding of power and you don't listen at high SPLs. Keces does have an Amp for almost 3 grand that is stated to sound the equal to a hegel and a bit better in some areas to a few reviewers and it weighs in at just over 30 pounds if weight is an issue, which it is slowly becoming for me. It also has a smaller footprint.
I would recommend Jay try a Keces too. It's built in Taiwan while Hegel is PRC if that is important to you.
There are other nice amps, integrateds too but many cost even more. Had a chance to try an Audiolab 8300A when it could be had for about $600-$700 new but missed that boat. Now they are up to $1400.
@@nc3419 ohh man loved your thoughts & experience, comparisons. thank you so much you helped alot of people. BTW that keces have you tried s300? their newer one. ther's only 1 review by soundnews channel but keces & hegel are similar then its gonna be banger.
@@datdudeinred One other thing. While the E40 and the S300 are powerful in what they are, the E40 has been independently measured to produce 34 watts at about .7% distortion at 8 ohms and in the low 60s watts at 4 ohms. It is sold as either a 40 or 50 watt depending on which vendor advertises it. Keces themselves say it is 50 watts into 8 ohms but do not give at what distortion. So I would say 40 watts conservatively at 6 ohms.
Whether the numbers hold true for the S300, it is still a powerful amp with high current capability. Whether it measures at 130 or a bit less, it's a powerhouse and only weighs a bit under 30 lbs which is more manageable to move around without injuring oneself.
For some reason Asian manufacturers (from my experience) like to give higher numbers at anywhere from 1% to 10% distortion or theoretical limits for maximum power output..perhaps bragging rights?
Still, Keces has proven themselves to sound and perform really well.
I bought the H120 because of Jay. Still loves it... I bought a Gustard X16 because it has MQA but it is nowhere near the H120 internal dac.
I recently got the H190. I still have an old pair of Boston Acoustic VS260s. Amazing how even those sound with this amp.
Hegel H95. A fantastic amp for its price. Can't go wrong. 😁
I’ve been intrigued by Hegel for a while now, but have not found the “dosh” to acquire it. It looks so modern and clean, and if it sounds as good as it looks, then yes, it’s a winner. Hegel is also a great name, sounding both masculine and feminine at the same time, in a good way.
Love the Hegel gear but I need tone controls ( I know….heresy) so unless they put in a pre-out/main in loop, they won’t work for me.
Love my Hegel 190 ❤
I’d love to hear your views on the Sugden A21 SE & the IA4 amplifiers. I listened to the A21 SE in my local Hi-Fi store and thought it sounded great but I didn’t have a chance to compare it to anything.
Hey Thujan, Still eagerly awaiting your review of the KEF R11’s!
Love the enthusiasm! Hate Hagel because of the build quality... sounds fine. Love the Amator's... the look and heritage and sound. I should say if your budget allows, and your back is strong, Mcintosh is the way to go... if you can still find one for a similar budget to hagel, the Denon A-110 is amazing.
Haha
Jay,
Thanks for the video man.
Trying to decide between 2 system pairings and dac inclusion is not important:
1. Hegel h120/ 390 & Kef Refrnc 1
2. Line Magnetic LM-150iA & SF Olympica Nova I
Want the most musical of the two but like you, I’m definitely a TUBE guy.
Any thoughts, insight/ advice?
Thanks Jay and always, keep doing your damn thang my man!
(Sorry for the dbl post).
Hey Jay, I am using a Holo May into a Hegel H360 and Dynaudio Heritage specials. I have noticed that even though the soundstage is really wide, there isn't much height. Like it doesn't sound like it fills the room. I've heard dynaudio bookshelves that have a really tall soundstage. What's your experience with Hegel on this?
Hey Jay, thanks for your opinion about the Hegel amp and the Sonus faber Electa Amator 3. I hope you’ll review Rega amps in the future. For example the REGA AETHOS. I’ve got the Rega Aethos connected to my Sonus faber Minima Amator 2 and it matches perfectly 😋
It will be cool to see some Rega amp reviews. The hidden gems.
Please review a Michi intergrated. Either X3 or X5. Would love to get your opinion compared to H190 or H390.
In my opinion Denon PMA A110 is a much better amp than both Hegel 120 and Hegel 190.Hegel does have more functions like a streamer but the build quality of Denon is on another level.The parts are from Denons exklusive PM SX11 series and its made in Shirakava Japan...Top of the line for those money...But you could be right about the Hegel and Electa synergy ,dont know have not heard that combo together.
Intresting i have not heard the A 110, but i did campare pma 2500ne with h190, and h190 come out as a winner for me, one of reason why denon went back is becouse of the lack of subwoofer connection, Hegel was also to me tighter more controlled bass, a bit better details too
Hi Jay,
Been watching your video for some times now. And I'm love those reviews that you did for China amplifiers.
There is a Chinese design and made Solid Stage Amplifier that is pretty popular recently.
It's Kinky Studio EX-M1 Integrated Amplifier.
Really hope that you can review this Amp and compare to the Hegal. Would love to hear from you that you still consider the Hegal is the King of Integrated Amp !!
He already reviewed some Kinki gear
@@deeplyclosetedindividual
Noted and thanks !
Hello Jay, Iam also a Hegel fan. I own the H190 and recently bought the Hegel V10. I like the V10 very much. What do you think about the V10?
Here we are. I have the H190 is great. I just watched your review of the AGD Audions and Vivace. Seems like the AGD have moved ahead? I may “upgrade” to the AGD, but, is it that much better than the Hegel?
The Rotel RA-1592MKII (200w $3000) came up to the Hegels 120's house, and crapped in the front garden, in broad daylight.
The curse of youth is that you will not appreciate your end-game until you are older.
Soooo true! So how old do you need to be to know when you’re end game? 45 and still not there 😂😊❤
If Hegel update in 2023/24 with the addition of HDMI Arc to their integrated amps (ALL MODELS), they will move to the top of my list and I'll probably pony up for the H390.
Nice to hear, I agree. Love my H390
Jay,
Love to hear the getting back to Hegel ❤️ now you got me thinking which one do you recommend to match my Magnepan LRS, the H120 or H190?
They both can do it. I remember where jay used to work...they tried the h90 on the magnepan and it did magic. With h120 and h190 being more powerful, I bet you will be happy with either.
@@IronCan88 thank you
Hegel is good for entry level, but Boulder 866, Mola Mola Kula, Diablo 300, and Audionet Humboldt are all levels above.
Thanks Jay, appreciate the great content!!
Thanks would love to see Musical Fidelity Vs Hegel as I consider these two mfg close in quality but how do they compare…
Wow that is high praise indeed for Hagel. Have been subscribed now for a couple of months....love all of your content. Would love some advice on how to proceed with my system. I don't have a dac or streamer currently, was only doing home theater until now. I have an anthem mca20, mca50, avm50 and paradigmn S8 towers along with the signature servo 15 sub woofer, centre dipoles etc....i want to do two channel and am definitely confused on Dacs.....so many choices....budget of 1kish is what I'm thinking. If this is not the right way to connect with you please let me know...thx......want to maximize the speakers I and amplification I have before I look at any changes....my gear and speakers are approx 10 years old.
Since you like Norwegian Hegel, please try Electrocompaniet, which is Norway's oldest and largest manufacturer of HiFi and stereo systems. I'm sure you'll love them, especially paired with KEF Blade speakers. Bruce Swedien, who was the sound producer for Michael Jackson, loved Electrocompaniet
Prodotti stupendi
Hegel ❤️❤️❤️
I drive 200 miles to hearcand bay a h190 after your review.
Return to home with empty hands.
One day you understand why.
Good luck with your channel.
Good videos
I got the 590 used at a really reasonable price and I have never looked back. I do enjoy it
Glad to read that you are so happy about it. Have a super day!
Great video, guys! I've been using a Crown Pro amp + Topping D90 dac to drive my KEF LS50 Metas for my desktop PC audio. I like the sound, but am looking for a good integrated amp to replace what I have now. Would the H120 be a good match with the LS50 Metas or would it be better to get the H190? Thanks for any tips!
You will be satisfied with 120
190 a dream
choose one based on purchasing power
You will not regret it
In your opinion does the H120 sound better than the H190 . I listen to all types music , jazz , classic to jazz fusion , however I love to hear proper natural vocal both female and male . My room size is 4.5 m x 5 m or it might go into a 3.5 m x 4 m size room , i am not sure if it H12O or H190 would be Best as I planning to keep it for many years and don’t want the reason to upgrade , please can you kindly advice , your unbiased and expert advice . Your shows / review I really enjoy and is excellent. Keep it up . Wishing you every Best. Take care
H190 for a room that large if you have inefficient speakers. H120 doesn't have that much power and there's an enormous jump to the H190 power wise. Worth the upgrade, although I wish they included the H360 DAC.
@@mrebear9758 Thanks for your valued reply Jake. Yes, agree for the much higher price of the H190 it should have definitely come with the same higher-quality DAC as installed on the H360. I guess we all have to see if they implement the same on the H190 (for this very pricy unit)
@@vpmm1832 h190 uses the same dac as h360
I have been wanting the Hegel H390 for some time. Saving for things is difficult.
I am old, I can make myself feel better about today's price by using an inflation calculator to reduce it to 1980 dollars, which is when I was immersed in High Fi as a young man. $3K in 1980 dollars is over $11K today. Looking at $10k speakers today, I would tell myself that I wouldn't have hesitated to spend $3k on speakers back then so its legit to spend the inflated equivalent today.
Hegel H190 plays uncomplicated acoustic recordings unbelievably well. It gets confused playing pop, rock, and even symphonic music. Produces congested sound and anemic midrange experience. If reviewers stopped masking Hegel’s shortcomings, that would save those Hegel boxes the trouble of multiple round trips.
Jay, which version Electa Amator was your favorite? Was it the 90s version with the Essotar T330 tweeter?? I’m assuming the other Versions Curious
Nice review. I am about to buy a Hegel H390 and pair it with Bowers & Wilkins towers 702 S2. Is that a good match? I am new to your channel and impressed with the depth of your knowledge. Also you two make a pretty good pair for reviews. Apologies for I didn’t catch his name.
Really would like to know about that pairing (Hegel with B/W)?
Thanks in advance
Nick T
lololololol thujan, "yeah he's crazy", best part.
Speakers are the most important component of the system.
Have you tried Rotel Michi X3 and compared the sound with Hegel H390?
Hegel h190 with b&w 702 s2 love it, but i think i will make the jump to h390 i think the speakers would love the extra power
What are your runners up ? And what speakers would you NOT place Hegel first for pairing ?
Jay big fan of your Channel!!! 🥰
Just purchased close to my dream system within affordability LOL! Focal Sopra no1's with a line array of 6 Rel S/812's. I have no other gear purchase yet. Unfortunately I'm running out of money fast like most audio files do, lol. What are your thoughts on the Hegel H190 for the money? Would you invest more money on your DAC then your amplifier for SQ?
Why is it that class A amplifiers can deliver more power with with less wattage? For instance, I have a pair of focal sopra no1's that require 150 watts a channel yet I was recommended this luxman Class A amplifier that only pushes 30 Watts a channel?
Jay, just discovered your channel. Love your content. Keep it up. Question - what is the source that you use? Do you use music streamers? Can you do a review of Allo USBridge Signature, if you can get hold of it. Cheers.
Do you think is it a good pairing with Klipsch Forte 4 ?
Nice video. So endgame combo for you will be Gershman Grande Avant Garde and the H390?
Just to be clear. H120 does Not Have balanced input. Its only Xlr type od input but the hole unit is Not balanced. Love the Amp by the Way. You should Guys Check Luxman L-505 uxII. In my opinion its bettter sounding amplifier than H190 and H390 being preiced exactly beetween them.
Chears!
I agree, the build quality is also on another level.
The question is for Tujan and Jay both of you.. I currently own 1600 ne and have a hitch to change it to Hegel 120.
What you think of that? And one you prefer over the other.
I’m running focal Chora 816 speakers through it.
Will really appreciate your feedback.
Would a Hegel H120 have enough power/current to drive ATC SCM11 to satisfactory levels?
For a all in one amp, hegel. But for my end game orchard gallium amps for me (More power watts) and a separate dac+preamp. For about the same price of a 3k hegel.
Just saw this clip. Good one 👍but am abit confused - did Tugin (sp?) end up with the hegel? I thought he said in another clip that he bought the denon? So which is which?
My ls50w remote kinda sucks pretty hard. This is a pretty important subject imo.
I might be mistaken, but didn't you say you prefer the Kinki mono+pre than a Hegel?
yes. Kinki mono+pre is also JUST that. You still need a dac and a source(streamer). Also depends on pairing and synergy as mentioned in the video right?
4:10 look at those guns
Great video. any Hegel pre amplifier that you recomend below 4K?
I'd love to hear you guys review the Technics SU-R1000, and know how you think it compares to Hegel
Just got myself a H90 to go with my Kef R700 and SVS sub.. Simply lovely 🥰
Is your H90 enough for the KEF R700's?
There is no surprise the Hegel H120 drove the Sonus better than the Hegel H190, as well balanced integrated amps are unicorn products. And it does not logically follow that a more expensive version of a brand is automatically overall better than a cheaper version. Another unicorn integrated is the Marantz PM11-S2 from 2009 - which I own - which performs well across every parameter.
Jay, did you have much listening experience with the Dan D'Agostino gear at Audio Excellence? If I had that kind of money, presuming the sound matches the looks of his gear, that would be at the top of my list for amplifiers.
Thanks for the recommendation Jay. - I bought the HEGEL H90 and use it with the 3000 $ DAC: Audio Alchemy DDP 1 and PS 5 Power Supply and the TRITON TWO+ which takes over the bass with its 1200 watt bass amp down to 24 hz - so I get the best of all worlds. I got it 2.th. hand for only $ 932 - it solved the problem with shrill treble from my old Audiolab S + P power amp and gives me much more musical enjoyment. §;-)
So glad you have links to the products. Not so glad they do not have pricing on their website. I'm gonna skip this video. Don't get so product manufacturer friendly when you forget to include pricing in your description. IMO
The all-in-one box solution will save you a lot of money from not needing decent cables.
Great video. I'm a fan of your channel. I must say that you are driving me towards blowing all of my retirement savings as I often find myself buying gear you've reviewed. Maybe I need to stop watching you for my own future financial sake. :-)
I have a H390 on the way!
Congratulations!
You can buy a nice integrated amp for $1.5K, stream from your laptop and get a DAC for $500K. Any other creative rationalizations for spending $3K on the Hegel?
Hegel.. sounds digital it divide the sound separately .many people or most of people like this .. but sound ( music) should be merge with each other that is the beauty of sound..
So my question as a budding audiophile… I’ve purchased a McIntosh Mc2205 with bluenode and still looking for a preamp that provides the characteristics described in Hegel or Musical fidelity M6Si… Is Hegel worth the move over McIntosh on a set of Klipsch La Scalas?
So what do you prefer Jay? Burson timekeeper or hegel h120 h190? Because you say burson its the best, but also hegel...?? Thank you man!
If and when I could afford it. Hagel is definitely on my short list.
I totally agree. Hegel products and the "Hegel sound" are so good and the h120 (that I use together with Monitor Audio Gold 200 speakers) is a gem!!
Hegel, King of integrated amp? Debatable.
King of "affordable" integrated amp? Absolutely!
Review Heed Lagrange please! I find it great the times I've listened to it!
I heard Hegel with Kef Blade 2. Magical. Even the smaller Kef on Hegel sounded great.