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    Musicraft is pleased to announce that on February 8th 2016 we received Hegel Music Systems UK Dealer of The Year 2015 Award which we proudly accepted on behalf of our clients. We and Hegel Music Systems thank our clients for helping establish and achieving great success with Hegel Music Systems in the UK.


    Musicraft is Hegel Music Systems UK Dealer of The Year 2015

    Pictures showing one of our clients Hegel H360 amp-DAC/KEF Reference 3 loudspeakers based system in Berkshire


    One of our clients Hegel H360 amp-DAC/KEF Reference 3 loudspeakers based system in Berkshire


    One of our clients Hegel H360 amp-DAC/KEF Reference 3 loudspeakers based system in Berkshire


    One of our clients Hegel H360 amp-DAC/KEF Reference 3 loudspeakers based system in Berkshire


    One of our clients Hegel H360 amp-DAC/KEF Reference 3 loudspeakers based system in Berkshire

    Please contact or visit Musicraft Derby (the UK's leading Hegel Music Systems specialist dealer) to discover why more and more Hi-Fi and home cinema enthusiasts digital and analogue audio systems are benefiting from Hegel Music Systems patented SoundEngine technology.


    Presented by Musicraft. The UK's leading Hegel Music Systems specialist dealer.

    http://www.soundstagehifi.com/index....ated-amplifier
    SoundStage Hi-Fi reviews Hegel's H360 amp/DAC

    "While some audiophiles may view integrated amplifiers as merely a compromise for those who lack the money or space for separates, this idea is becoming outdated, and there’s no better example of how much things have changed than Hegel’s new H360. It’s packed with features, extremely well built, and has a nice, unassuming design. Most important, its superclean sound and transparency will appeal to those many music lovers who crave detail and resolution. If you’ve got the money, you can’t go wrong with the Hegel Music Systems H360."

    http://www.soundstageglobal.com/inde...the-hegel-h360
    SoundStage Hi-Fi/Global - previews Hegel's new H360 amp/DAC

    http://www.soundstagehifi.com/index....nic-components
    SoundStage Hi-Fi/Network - Hegel's H360 amp/DAC is amongst the five best electronic components of High End 2015

    http://www.theabsolutesound.com/arti...igh-end-audio/
    The Absolute Sound - Hegel's new H360 amp/DAC is one of the thirty greatest bargains in high end audio

    https://translate.google.co.uk/trans...264&edit-text=
    Stereolife H360 review

    "If you need an amplifier "for life" - if you are tired of being half way there, if you need power to drive your speakers without resorting to monoblocks the size of a subwoofer, or you just want to have a 100 percent high end system in one box. The H360 is a must to listen to."

    http://www.hegel.com/images/reviews/...fichoiceuk.pdf
    Hi-Fi Choice (UK) H360 review

    "Yet, in summary I want to change my sporting analogy. In Hegel combining its extensive know-how around lowering distortion, eradicating noise and preserving phase and transient timing, the H360 is achieving something that is much greater than the sum of the beneficial parts. It’s the effect of watching a truly talented footballer like Messi or Cantona on the ball – time slows down and skill just expresses itself beautifully. Music I know extremely well is refreshed and the artist’s intent becomes clearer. It’s not a matter of extra detail revealed, it’s just effortless, unhampered communication. The sheer cleanliness of the H360’s delivery means I’m better able to understand and enjoy my music"
    “The integrated amplifier is coming of age again, and in the H360 Hegel has created a new reference product in its range that looks to be creating a whole new benchmark performance for others to try their best to match” Chris Ward Hi-Fi Choice (UK) - September 2015


    HEGEL IN A NUTSHELL - Each thing can be found in other amps, but NEVER all three together. This is thanks to our patented SoundEngine technology -

    1. Damping factor - is basically a description for bass control. The higher the damping factor, the better the bass control. Modern amplifiers typically have lower bass control than they used to have 20 years ago. The reason is that the tools you use to increase damping factor will also increase distortion (next - 2). Not so in a Hegel amplifier. Industry average: 60-80, A really good amp: 100-150, 20 years ago: +/-150, Hegel: 1000-4000 Meaning: Hegel can boogie

    2. Distortion - is a description of the level of extra sound that is generated in the amplifier. Meaning sound that is not part of the recording. Distortion usually makes an amplifier sound either muffled or harsh. It will mask the finer details. Modern amps usually have fairly low distortion, and obtain this by sacrificing bass-control (previous - 1). Hegel have among the lowest distortion on the market, and it has it in combination with extremely high bass control. Meaning - it will sound incredibly dynamic, detailed AND smooth.

    3. Power consumption - The third benefit of the Sound Engine technology is low power consumption in idle. We are actually using up to 60% less power. Preventing the amplifier of running too hot, and it is good for the environment. The technical term is low bias.



    H360 amp/DAC with ATC's curved SCM40 passive monitors and two JL audio E-110 subwoofers at Musicraft


    H360 amp/DAC with ATC's curved SCM40 passive monitors and two JL audio E-110 subwoofers at Musicraft


    H360 amp/DAC


    H360 amp/DAC


    H360 amp/DAC


    H360 amp/DAC


    H360 amp/DAC


    H360 amp/DAC


    H360 amp/DAC

    Hegel H360 is a giant among integrated amplifiers. With 250 watts per channel into 8 ohms and a damping factor of more than 4000, it will control virtually any loudspeaker on the market. Thanks to the patented SoundEngine technology, this beast of an amplifier combines power, dynamics, finesse and musicality like no other integrated amp on the market. The connectivity is more of a bonus... There are balanced and unbalanced analog inputs. There is a Home Theatre bypass. There are optical and coaxial digital inputs, as well as a USB input for any signal up to DSD128... And, yes - it is also a streamer. Need we say more?

    The core of everything Hegel is sound quality, and the H360 is no exception. The obvious benefit of the H360 is easy to see - power. It can deliver 2 x 250 watts per channel into 8 Ohms, and is stable even in lower impedances. Furthermore, the damping factor of more than 4000 makes certain it can take control over even the most demanding loudspeakers. The H360 will always play with great authority and ease.

    Rarely is such power combined with finesse. However, specially designed power supplies driving precision volume attenuators contributes to an extremely low noise floor. Hand matching near perfect transistor pairs in the input stage reduces harmonic distortion. Our patented SoundEngine technology reduces over all distortion, and especially cross-over distortion. Our designers understand how transistors work, down to the atomic level, and have used all this knowledge in designing the H360.

    The H360 incorporates a high quality DAC, using Hegel’s proprietary re-clocking. The benefit of this is that we can make everyday sources sound really good. Sources like a phone or a computer. This is why we have also included functionality like Apple AirPlay and DLNA streaming. There is also a reference class USB input, supporting all formats including native DSD64 and DSD128.

    Technical Details

    - Power output spk: 250 w/pc into 8 Ohms, 420 w/pc into 4 Ohms
    - Analog inputs: 1 balanced (XLR), 1 unbalanced (RCA), 1 home theatre
    - Analog outputs: 1 fixed line level (RCA), 1 variable line level (RCA)
    - Digital inputs: 1 coaxial, 3 optical, 1 USB, 1 ethernet (RJ45)
    - Digital outputs: 1 coaxial (from digital inputs only)
    - Control input: 3,5 mm IR-Jack (rear)
    - Frequency response: 5Hz-180kHz
    - Signal-to-noise ratio: More than 100dB
    - Crosstalk: Less than -100dB
    - Damping factor: More than 4000 (main power output stage)
    - Dimensions: 12cm (15cm w/feet) x 43cm x 43cm (HxWxD)
    - Weight: 20,5kg (net), 24kg (shipping)
    - Dimensions US: 4.72” (5.9” w/feet) x 16.93” x 16.93” (HxBxD)
    - Weight US: 45,2lbs (net), 53lbs (shipping)


    Hegel SoundEngine Technology



    http://www.hegel.com/technology/soundengine

    https://www.facebook.com/hegelmusic/...humbnail_video
    Hegel SoundEngine Technology video with Founder and technical director of Hegel, Bent Holter


    ***** Musicraft - Clearance + Special Offers list http://theartofsound.net/forum/showt...Special-Offers *****


    ***** Musicraft website - Special Offers list http://www.musicraft.co.uk/special-offers/ *****


    ***** https://www.facebook.com/MusicraftUK *****


    Thanks

    Rick @ Musicraft
    Musicraft is Derby's foremost dealer for the finest, specialist Hi-Fi, Home Cinema & Multimedia components/systems. So, if you would like to know more about how our products can enrich your life, then please visit us or contact Rick.

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    Musicraft is pleased to announce that on February 8th 2016 we received Hegel Music Systems UK Dealer of The Year 2015 Award which we proudly accepted on behalf of our clients. We and Hegel Music Systems thank our clients for helping establish and achieving great success with Hegel Music Systems in the UK.


    Musicraft is Hegel Music Systems UK Dealer of The Year 2015

    Hegel Music Systems will be exhibiting at Sound & Vision The Bristol Show (26th to 28th February) 2016 - 230 on the 2nd Floor - New Product Launches: Hegel H360 Integrated Amplifier/DAC and Hegel HD30 Reference DAC

    Please contact or visit Musicraft Derby (the UK's leading Hegel Music Systems specialist dealer) to discover why more and more Hi-Fi and home cinema enthusiasts digital and analogue audio systems are benefiting from Hegel Music Systems patented SoundEngine technology.


    H360 amp/DAC


    Presented by Musicraft. The UK's leading Hegel Music Systems specialist dealer.

    http://www.soundstagehifi.com/index....ated-amplifier
    SoundStage Hi-Fi reviews Hegel's H360 amp/DAC

    "While some audiophiles may view integrated amplifiers as merely a compromise for those who lack the money or space for separates, this idea is becoming outdated, and there’s no better example of how much things have changed than Hegel’s new H360. It’s packed with features, extremely well built, and has a nice, unassuming design. Most important, its superclean sound and transparency will appeal to those many music lovers who crave detail and resolution. If you’ve got the money, you can’t go wrong with the Hegel Music Systems H360."

    http://www.soundstageglobal.com/inde...the-hegel-h360
    SoundStage Hi-Fi/Global - previews Hegel's new H360 amp/DAC

    http://www.soundstagehifi.com/index....nic-components
    SoundStage Hi-Fi/Network - Hegel's H360 amp/DAC is amongst the five best electronic components of High End 2015

    http://www.theabsolutesound.com/arti...igh-end-audio/
    The Absolute Sound - Hegel's new H360 amp/DAC is one of the thirty greatest bargains in high end audio

    https://translate.google.co.uk/trans...264&edit-text=
    Stereolife H360 review

    "If you need an amplifier "for life" - if you are tired of being half way there, if you need power to drive your speakers without resorting to monoblocks the size of a subwoofer, or you just want to have a 100 percent high end system in one box. The H360 is a must to listen to."

    http://www.hegel.com/images/reviews/...fichoiceuk.pdf
    Hi-Fi Choice (UK) H360 review

    "Yet, in summary I want to change my sporting analogy. In Hegel combining its extensive know-how around lowering distortion, eradicating noise and preserving phase and transient timing, the H360 is achieving something that is much greater than the sum of the beneficial parts. It’s the effect of watching a truly talented footballer like Messi or Cantona on the ball – time slows down and skill just expresses itself beautifully. Music I know extremely well is refreshed and the artist’s intent becomes clearer. It’s not a matter of extra detail revealed, it’s just effortless, unhampered communication. The sheer cleanliness of the H360’s delivery means I’m better able to understand and enjoy my music"
    “The integrated amplifier is coming of age again, and in the H360 Hegel has created a new reference product in its range that looks to be creating a whole new benchmark performance for others to try their best to match” Chris Ward Hi-Fi Choice (UK) - September 2015


    HEGEL IN A NUTSHELL - Each thing can be found in other amps, but NEVER all three together. This is thanks to our patented SoundEngine technology -

    1. Damping factor - is basically a description for bass control. The higher the damping factor, the better the bass control. Modern amplifiers typically have lower bass control than they used to have 20 years ago. The reason is that the tools you use to increase damping factor will also increase distortion (next - 2). Not so in a Hegel amplifier. Industry average: 60-80, A really good amp: 100-150, 20 years ago: +/-150, Hegel: 1000-4000 Meaning: Hegel can boogie

    2. Distortion - is a description of the level of extra sound that is generated in the amplifier. Meaning sound that is not part of the recording. Distortion usually makes an amplifier sound either muffled or harsh. It will mask the finer details. Modern amps usually have fairly low distortion, and obtain this by sacrificing bass-control (previous - 1). Hegel have among the lowest distortion on the market, and it has it in combination with extremely high bass control. Meaning - it will sound incredibly dynamic, detailed AND smooth.

    3. Power consumption - The third benefit of the Sound Engine technology is low power consumption in idle. We are actually using up to 60% less power. Preventing the amplifier of running too hot, and it is good for the environment. The technical term is low bias.



    H360 amp/DAC with ATC's curved SCM40 passive monitors and two JL audio E-110 subwoofers at Musicraft


    H360 amp/DAC with ATC's curved SCM40 passive monitors and two JL audio E-110 subwoofers at Musicraft


    H360 amp/DAC


    H360 amp/DAC


    H360 amp/DAC


    H360 amp/DAC


    H360 amp/DAC


    H360 amp/DAC


    H360 amp/DAC

    Hegel H360 is a giant among integrated amplifiers. With 250 watts per channel into 8 ohms and a damping factor of more than 4000, it will control virtually any loudspeaker on the market. Thanks to the patented SoundEngine technology, this beast of an amplifier combines power, dynamics, finesse and musicality like no other integrated amp on the market. The connectivity is more of a bonus... There are balanced and unbalanced analog inputs. There is a Home Theatre bypass. There are optical and coaxial digital inputs, as well as a USB input for any signal up to DSD128... And, yes - it is also a streamer. Need we say more?

    The core of everything Hegel is sound quality, and the H360 is no exception. The obvious benefit of the H360 is easy to see - power. It can deliver 2 x 250 watts per channel into 8 Ohms, and is stable even in lower impedances. Furthermore, the damping factor of more than 4000 makes certain it can take control over even the most demanding loudspeakers. The H360 will always play with great authority and ease.

    Rarely is such power combined with finesse. However, specially designed power supplies driving precision volume attenuators contributes to an extremely low noise floor. Hand matching near perfect transistor pairs in the input stage reduces harmonic distortion. Our patented SoundEngine technology reduces over all distortion, and especially cross-over distortion. Our designers understand how transistors work, down to the atomic level, and have used all this knowledge in designing the H360.

    The H360 incorporates a high quality DAC, using Hegel’s proprietary re-clocking. The benefit of this is that we can make everyday sources sound really good. Sources like a phone or a computer. This is why we have also included functionality like Apple AirPlay and DLNA streaming. There is also a reference class USB input, supporting all formats including native DSD64 and DSD128.

    Technical Details

    - Power output spk: 250 w/pc into 8 Ohms, 420 w/pc into 4 Ohms
    - Analog inputs: 1 balanced (XLR), 1 unbalanced (RCA), 1 home theatre
    - Analog outputs: 1 fixed line level (RCA), 1 variable line level (RCA)
    - Digital inputs: 1 coaxial, 3 optical, 1 USB, 1 ethernet (RJ45)
    - Digital outputs: 1 coaxial (from digital inputs only)
    - Control input: 3,5 mm IR-Jack (rear)
    - Frequency response: 5Hz-180kHz
    - Signal-to-noise ratio: More than 100dB
    - Crosstalk: Less than -100dB
    - Damping factor: More than 4000 (main power output stage)
    - Dimensions: 12cm (15cm w/feet) x 43cm x 43cm (HxWxD)
    - Weight: 20,5kg (net), 24kg (shipping)
    - Dimensions US: 4.72” (5.9” w/feet) x 16.93” x 16.93” (HxBxD)
    - Weight US: 45,2lbs (net), 53lbs (shipping)

    H360 RRP £3400


    Hegel SoundEngine Technology



    http://www.hegel.com/technology/soundengine

    https://www.facebook.com/hegelmusic/...humbnail_video
    Hegel SoundEngine Technology video with Founder and technical director of Hegel, Bent Holter



    Hegel's new HD30 Digital Control Center in Silver finish


    Presented by Musicraft. The UK's leading Hegel Music Systems specialist dealer.

    http://www.soundstagehifi.com/index....alog-converter
    SoundStage Hi-Fi Recommended Reference Component: Hegel Music Systems HD30 Digital-to-Analogue Converter

    http://www.soundstagehifi.com/index.php/927
    SoundStage Hi-Fi Products of the Year 2015 - DIGITAL SOURCE is Hegel's new HD30 Digital Control Center

    http://www.soundstagehifi.com/index....alog-converter
    SoundStage Hi-Fi reviews Hegel's new HD30 Digital Control Center

    "The HD30’s big selling point is its sound -- and what a sound it is: Its world-class resolution, extreme clarity, and superb refinement let you listen very deeply into recordings, to hear precisely what the musicians and engineers laid down there" "To my ears, the HD30 is one of the best-sounding DACs you can buy today"


    High Fidelity (Poland) Best Product of 2015 is Hegel's HD30 Digital Control Center

    http://www.stereolifemagazine.com/re...144-hegel-hd30
    Stereolife Hegel HD30 Digital Control Center review

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bPo-zkWpSto
    RAVE Publications at CEDIA 2015 YouTube video showing Hegel's HD30 Digital Control Center


    Hegel HD30 Digital Control Center in Black finish


    Hegel HD30 Digital Control Center in Silver finish


    Hegel HD30 Digital Control Center in Silver finish


    Rear panel of Hegel HD30 Digital Control Center in Silver finish

    The HD30 is the ultimate digital control center. It does everything you can dream of, and does so with world-class quality. There is an abundance of inputs, ranging from balanced AES/EBU and BNC connectors, to Network and USB connections - with the latter also accepting DSD signals. The built-in volume attenuator allows you to connect directly to a power amplifier or a pair of active loudspeakers. Highly advanced power supplies and careful lay-out brings the noise floor down towards a mind blowing -150dB. In short... Do you even dare to try it?

    When designing a digital-to-analog converter of world class, you are essentially making a masterpiece. One for others to try and copy. It is not enough to select the best components on the market and lay them out cleverly. When creating a masterpiece, you must question if you can make it better than the best. The HD30 was just such a masterpiece project. To reach goals that, up until now, was seen as unobtainable, we needed to tweak the world’s best measuring equipment available. Just to be able to fine-tune our clock crystals and power supplies. We designed master clocks from the ground up and went to great lengths to design ultra low noise power supplies and shielding from outside interference. The results are stunning. The musicality of the HD30 is at a level never before heard. You can experience instruments and virtually feel the room they play in. You feel the smile widening in your face and the hair rising on your arms when the HD30 begins to play. The finger touching the string, a millisecond before the guitar starts to sound. The singer drawing that breath of anticipation right before he starts playing in front of a live crowd.

    Whether you choose to use Apple AirPlay, a CD-player, a computer or any other device. The HD30 will bring all the music and enthusiasm that exists in the recording.

    HD30 RRP £3200



    ***** Musicraft - Clearance/Special Offers list http://theartofsound.net/forum/showt...Special-Offers *****


    ***** Musicraft website - Special Offers list http://www.musicraft.co.uk/special-offers/ *****


    ***** https://www.facebook.com/MusicraftUK *****


    Thanks

    Rick @ Musicraft
    Musicraft is Derby's foremost dealer for the finest, specialist Hi-Fi, Home Cinema & Multimedia components/systems. So, if you would like to know more about how our products can enrich your life, then please visit us or contact Rick.

  3. #103
    Join Date: Jun 2012

    Location: Derby

    Posts: 3,972
    I'm Rick.

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    Musicraft is pleased to announce that on February 8th 2016 we received Hegel Music Systems UK Dealer of The Year 2015 Award which we proudly accepted on behalf of our clients. We and Hegel Music Systems thank our clients for helping establish and achieving great success with Hegel Music Systems in the UK.


    Musicraft is Hegel Music Systems UK Dealer of The Year 2015

    Harbeth Audio are exhibiting at Sound & Vision The Bristol Show (26th to 28th February) 2016 - Room 232 on the 2nd Floor and in Room 234 on the 2nd Floor using Hegel Music Systems H360 Integrated Amplifier/DAC


    H360 amp/DAC


    Presented by Musicraft. The UK's leading Hegel Music Systems specialist dealer.

    http://www.soundstagehifi.com/index....ated-amplifier
    SoundStage Hi-Fi reviews Hegel's H360 amp/DAC

    "While some audiophiles may view integrated amplifiers as merely a compromise for those who lack the money or space for separates, this idea is becoming outdated, and there’s no better example of how much things have changed than Hegel’s new H360. It’s packed with features, extremely well built, and has a nice, unassuming design. Most important, its superclean sound and transparency will appeal to those many music lovers who crave detail and resolution. If you’ve got the money, you can’t go wrong with the Hegel Music Systems H360."

    http://www.soundstageglobal.com/inde...the-hegel-h360
    SoundStage Hi-Fi/Global - previews Hegel's new H360 amp/DAC

    http://www.soundstagehifi.com/index....nic-components
    SoundStage Hi-Fi/Network - Hegel's H360 amp/DAC is amongst the five best electronic components of High End 2015

    http://www.theabsolutesound.com/arti...igh-end-audio/
    The Absolute Sound - Hegel's new H360 amp/DAC is one of the thirty greatest bargains in high end audio

    https://translate.google.co.uk/trans...264&edit-text=
    Stereolife H360 review

    "If you need an amplifier "for life" - if you are tired of being half way there, if you need power to drive your speakers without resorting to monoblocks the size of a subwoofer, or you just want to have a 100 percent high end system in one box. The H360 is a must to listen to."

    http://www.hegel.com/images/reviews/...fichoiceuk.pdf
    Hi-Fi Choice (UK) H360 review

    "Yet, in summary I want to change my sporting analogy. In Hegel combining its extensive know-how around lowering distortion, eradicating noise and preserving phase and transient timing, the H360 is achieving something that is much greater than the sum of the beneficial parts. It’s the effect of watching a truly talented footballer like Messi or Cantona on the ball – time slows down and skill just expresses itself beautifully. Music I know extremely well is refreshed and the artist’s intent becomes clearer. It’s not a matter of extra detail revealed, it’s just effortless, unhampered communication. The sheer cleanliness of the H360’s delivery means I’m better able to understand and enjoy my music"
    “The integrated amplifier is coming of age again, and in the H360 Hegel has created a new reference product in its range that looks to be creating a whole new benchmark performance for others to try their best to match” Chris Ward Hi-Fi Choice (UK) - September 2015


    HEGEL IN A NUTSHELL - Each thing can be found in other amps, but NEVER all three together. This is thanks to our patented SoundEngine technology -

    1. Damping factor - is basically a description for bass control. The higher the damping factor, the better the bass control. Modern amplifiers typically have lower bass control than they used to have 20 years ago. The reason is that the tools you use to increase damping factor will also increase distortion (next - 2). Not so in a Hegel amplifier. Industry average: 60-80, A really good amp: 100-150, 20 years ago: +/-150, Hegel: 1000-4000 Meaning: Hegel can boogie

    2. Distortion - is a description of the level of extra sound that is generated in the amplifier. Meaning sound that is not part of the recording. Distortion usually makes an amplifier sound either muffled or harsh. It will mask the finer details. Modern amps usually have fairly low distortion, and obtain this by sacrificing bass-control (previous - 1). Hegel have among the lowest distortion on the market, and it has it in combination with extremely high bass control. Meaning - it will sound incredibly dynamic, detailed AND smooth.

    3. Power consumption - The third benefit of the Sound Engine technology is low power consumption in idle. We are actually using up to 60% less power. Preventing the amplifier of running too hot, and it is good for the environment. The technical term is low bias.



    H360 amp/DAC with ATC's curved SCM40 passive monitors and two JL audio E-110 subwoofers at Musicraft


    H360 amp/DAC with ATC's curved SCM40 passive monitors and two JL audio E-110 subwoofers at Musicraft


    H360 amp/DAC


    H360 amp/DAC


    H360 amp/DAC


    H360 amp/DAC


    H360 amp/DAC


    H360 amp/DAC


    H360 amp/DAC

    Hegel H360 is a giant among integrated amplifiers. With 250 watts per channel into 8 ohms and a damping factor of more than 4000, it will control virtually any loudspeaker on the market. Thanks to the patented SoundEngine technology, this beast of an amplifier combines power, dynamics, finesse and musicality like no other integrated amp on the market. The connectivity is more of a bonus... There are balanced and unbalanced analog inputs. There is a Home Theatre bypass. There are optical and coaxial digital inputs, as well as a USB input for any signal up to DSD128... And, yes - it is also a streamer. Need we say more?

    The core of everything Hegel is sound quality, and the H360 is no exception. The obvious benefit of the H360 is easy to see - power. It can deliver 2 x 250 watts per channel into 8 Ohms, and is stable even in lower impedances. Furthermore, the damping factor of more than 4000 makes certain it can take control over even the most demanding loudspeakers. The H360 will always play with great authority and ease.

    Rarely is such power combined with finesse. However, specially designed power supplies driving precision volume attenuators contributes to an extremely low noise floor. Hand matching near perfect transistor pairs in the input stage reduces harmonic distortion. Our patented SoundEngine technology reduces over all distortion, and especially cross-over distortion. Our designers understand how transistors work, down to the atomic level, and have used all this knowledge in designing the H360.

    The H360 incorporates a high quality DAC, using Hegel’s proprietary re-clocking. The benefit of this is that we can make everyday sources sound really good. Sources like a phone or a computer. This is why we have also included functionality like Apple AirPlay and DLNA streaming. There is also a reference class USB input, supporting all formats including native DSD64 and DSD128.

    Technical Details

    - Power output spk: 250 w/pc into 8 Ohms, 420 w/pc into 4 Ohms
    - Analog inputs: 1 balanced (XLR), 1 unbalanced (RCA), 1 home theatre
    - Analog outputs: 1 fixed line level (RCA), 1 variable line level (RCA)
    - Digital inputs: 1 coaxial, 3 optical, 1 USB, 1 ethernet (RJ45)
    - Digital outputs: 1 coaxial (from digital inputs only)
    - Control input: 3,5 mm IR-Jack (rear)
    - Frequency response: 5Hz-180kHz
    - Signal-to-noise ratio: More than 100dB
    - Crosstalk: Less than -100dB
    - Damping factor: More than 4000 (main power output stage)
    - Dimensions: 12cm (15cm w/feet) x 43cm x 43cm (HxWxD)
    - Weight: 20,5kg (net), 24kg (shipping)
    - Dimensions US: 4.72” (5.9” w/feet) x 16.93” x 16.93” (HxBxD)
    - Weight US: 45,2lbs (net), 53lbs (shipping)

    H360 RRP £3400


    Hegel SoundEngine Technology



    http://www.hegel.com/technology/soundengine

    https://www.facebook.com/hegelmusic/...humbnail_video
    Hegel SoundEngine Technology video with Founder and technical director of Hegel, Bent Holter


    ***** Musicraft - Clearance + Special Offers list http://theartofsound.net/forum/showt...Special-Offers *****


    ***** https://www.facebook.com/MusicraftUK *****


    ***** Musicraft website - Special Offers list http://www.musicraft.co.uk/special-offers/ *****


    Thanks

    Rick @ Musicraft
    Last edited by Musicraft (Derby); 28-02-2016 at 02:36.
    Musicraft is Derby's foremost dealer for the finest, specialist Hi-Fi, Home Cinema & Multimedia components/systems. So, if you would like to know more about how our products can enrich your life, then please visit us or contact Rick.

  4. #104
    Join Date: Jun 2012

    Location: Derby

    Posts: 3,972
    I'm Rick.

    Default



    Musicraft is pleased to announce that on February 8th 2016 we received Hegel Music Systems UK Dealer of The Year 2015 Award which we proudly accepted on behalf of our clients. We and Hegel Music Systems thank our clients for helping establish and achieving great success with Hegel Music Systems in the UK.


    Musicraft is Hegel Music Systems UK Dealer of The Year 2015

    Hegel Music Systems are exhibiting at Sound & Vision The Bristol Show (26th to 28th February) 2016 - 230 on the 2nd Floor - they are also showing and demonstrating H160 Integrated Amplifier/DAC and H80 Integrated Amplifier/DAC


    H160 amp/DAC


    Presented by Musicraft. The UK's leading Hegel Music Systems specialist dealer.

    Hegel in a nutshell - Each thing can be found in other amps, but NEVER all three together. This is thanks to our patented SoundEngine technology -

    1. Damping factor - is basically a description for bass control. The higher the damping factor, the better the bass control. Modern amplifiers typically have lower bass control than they used to have 20 years ago. The reason is that the tools you use to increase damping factor will also increase distortion (next - 2). Not so in a Hegel amplifier. Industry average: 60-80, A really good amp: 100-150, 20 years ago: +/-150, Hegel: 1000-4000 Meaning: Hegel can boogie

    2. Distortion - is a description of the level of extra sound that is generated in the amplifier. Meaning sound that is not part of the recording. Distortion usually makes an amplifier sound either muffled or harsh. It will mask the finer details. Modern amps usually have fairly low distortion, and obtain this by sacrificing bass-control (previous - 1). Hegel have among the lowest distortion on the market, and it has it in combination with extremely high bass control. Meaning - it will sound incredibly dynamic, detailed AND smooth.

    3. Power consumption - The third benefit of the Sound Engine technology is low power consumption in idle. We are actually using up to 60% less power. Preventing the amplifier of running too hot, and it is good for the environment. The technical term is low bias.


    https://www.eisa.eu/awards/hi-fi/5/e...016.html#award
    EISA Award - H160 European Amplifier of 2015-2016

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i7yr-GUJJ5s EISA - H160 YouTube video
    EISA Award - H160 European Amplifier of 2015-2016


    EISA Award - H160 European Amplifier of 2015-2016

    http://www.hegel.com/images/reviews/H160hifiplusuk.pdf
    Hegel's H160 amp/DAC has received Hi-Fi Plus Integrated Amplifier of the Year 2016 Award

    http://www.hegel.com/images/reviews/H160hifiplusuk.pdf
    Hi-Fi Plus H160 review

    http://www.hegel.com/images/reviews/...fichoiceuk.pdf
    Hi-Fi Choice H160 review

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FpEBxoOLH_c
    SoundStage! InSight -- Hegel's H160 Integrated Amplifier-DAC April 2015 YouTube video

    http://www.soundstageaccess.com/inde...-amplifier-dac
    Soundstage Access H160 review

    http://www.stereophile.com/content/h...ated-amplifier
    Stereophile H160 review

    http://www.enjoythemusic.com/magazin...160_Review.htm
    Enjoy The Music H160 review

    http://canadahifi.com/hegel-h160-int...lifier-review/
    Canada HiFi H160 review

    http://www.theabsolutesound.com/arti...d-amplifier-1/
    The Absolute Sound H160 review

    http://www.6moons.com/audioreviews2/hegel/1.html
    Six Moons H160 review

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6edrIqePY08
    RAVE Publications at CEDIA 2015 YouTube video showing Hegel's H160 amp/DAC

    http://www.theabsolutesound.com/arti...d-amplifier-1/
    Hegel H160 amp/DAC - The Absolute Sound magazine Amplifier of the Year Award 2015 (January 2016 issue)


    Sound Image (Australia) Awards 2016 - Hegel H160 amp/DAC is Stereo Amplifier Of The Year $2000 - $10000


    Lydogbilde - Hegel's H160 "Amplifier of the Year" award


    Lydogbilde - Hegel's H160 "Amplifier of the Year" award


    Hi-Fi Review Magazine (Hong Kong) - Hegel H160 amp/DAC Best Buy of the Year Award 2015


    Hi-Fi Review Magazine (Hong Kong) - Hegel H160 amp/DAC Best Buy of the Year Award 2015


    Hi-Fi Review Magazine (Hong Kong) - Hegel H160 amp/DAC Best Buy of the Year Award 2015


    Hegel H160, Hegel's H30 and ATC's curved SCM40 passive monitors at Musicraft


    Hegel H160, Hegel's H30 and ATC's curved SCM40 passive monitors at Musicraft


    Hegel H160 amp/DAC, Raidho Acoustics X-1 loudspeakers and two JL Audio E-110 subwoofers at Musicraft


    Hegel H160 amp/DAC, Raidho Acoustics X-1 loudspeakers and two JL Audio E-110 subwoofers at Musicraft


    H160 amp/DAC


    H160 amp/DAC


    H160 amp/DAC


    H160 amp/DAC


    H160 amp/DAC


    H160 amp/DAC

    The H160 amplifier has one purpose, and one purpose only - to allow you to connect whatever device you want and make it sound as good as it possibly can. First of all, we designed an integrated amplifier with a broader set of connections than any other amplifier on the market, in this category. There is a wide variety of connections, varying from classic balanced and unbalanced analogue connections, to Home Theatre integration and onwards to various digital inputs. You can also stream wireless music to it from devices with Apple AirPlay or DLNA. Secondly, we realized that not all the devices you choose to connect are designed to be high-end music performers. This meant we had to develop a range of unique technologies and implementations to make certain that your phone, tablet or CD-player could reach its fullest potential. The H160 incorporates technology that "repairs" some of the damaged caused by a low quality source.

    Finally, we integrated the new with the classic, and included our award-winning and worldwide patent holding amplifier technology, the SoundEngine. This amplifier design completely turns ordinary amplifier designs upside down. The result is a purer and smoother sound with low distortion, as well as ultra dynamic bass due to a high damping factor. And yes, you can also use your headphones, and it uses up to 60% less power than an ordinary amplifier. So, what are you standing there thinking about?

    Technical Details

    Power output spk: 150 w/pc into 8 Ohms, 250 w/pc into 4 Ohms
    Power output hp: 270 mw/pc into 4 Ohms
    Analog inputs: 1 balanced (XLR), 1 unbalanced (RCA), 1 home theatre
    Analog outputs: 1 fixed line level (RCA), 1 variable line level (RCA)
    Digital inputs: 1 coaxial, 3 optical, 1 USB, 1 ethernet (RJ45)
    Headphone output: 6,3 mm Jack (front)
    Frequency response: 5Hz-100kHz
    Signal-to-noise ratio: More than 100dB
    Crosstalk: Less than -100dB
    Distortion: 0.005% @ 50W 8 Ohms 1kHz
    Intermodulation: Less than 0.01% (19kHz + 20kHz)
    Damping factor: More than 1000 (main power output stage)
    Dimensions/weight: 12cm x 43cm x 41cm (HxWxD)/19kg (shipping)
    Dimensions/weight: 4,7" x 16.93" x 16.15" (HxBxD)/42lbs (shipping)

    H160 RRP £2450


    H80 amp/DAC

    http://www.hegel.com/images/reviews/H80hifiplusuk.pdf
    Hi-Fi Plus H80 amp/DAC review

    http://www.hegel.com/images/reviews/H80hifichoiceuk.pdf
    Hi-Fi Choice H80 amp/DAC review

    In the H80 integrated amplifier with digital and analog inputs, technology from the Reference Hegel products has virtually been pouring down. Hegel's patented SoundEngine output stages, the Reference quality P30 preamp and our critically acclaimed DACs. All in one box. A Music Machine! The H80 features 5 digital inputs with 24 bit technology, 1 true balanced analog input and 2 unbalanced analog inputs (one of which can be configured to be a Home Theatre direct input). The USB input even allows you to use the supplied remote control to maneover within play lists on your computer. Skip / Play / Pause the songs. And not only that, it is all plug & play. The DAC inside the H80 is based on Hegel's stand-alone DACs, which have been recognized by critics as some of the best in the industry. Much thanks to Hegel's proprietary re-clocking technique and the unique way we implement the digital components. The result of which is less additives to the music. You only hear what you are supposed to, and that makes the sound so much more life-like.

    The analog stage is equally as impressive. The pre amplifier comes directly from one of our Reference standalone pre amplifiers. The design bases itself on components brought in from far beyond the regular audio industry, and the benefit is very low noise. This means that all the finer details are preserved, and you can virtually "feel" the room the artist is performing in. In many ways, we could define the sound as "the sum of all things that aren't there". But then there are all the things that actually are there. Brought there by our patented SoundEngine technology. This not only reduces distortion, but it also dramatically increase something called damping factor. This is a description of bass control, and gives the H80 a level of punch, driving power and dynamics that is completely unheard of in this price range. This combination of versatility and quality of sound is what gives it the name Music Machine.


    H80 amp/DAC


    H80 amp/DAC


    H80 amp/DAC


    H80 amp/DAC

    Technical Details

    Digital inputs: 2 coax, 2 optical and 1 USB
    Analog inputs: 2 RCA unbalanced (1 configurable) and 1 XLR Balanced input
    Output Power: 75 W pc into 8 Ohms, 125 W pc into 4 Ohms
    Frequency response: 5 Hz - 100.000 Hz
    Signal-to-noise ratio: More than 100dB
    Crosstalk: Less than -100dB
    Distortion: Less than 0.01% @ 50W 8 Ohms 1kHz
    Intermodulation: Less than 0.01% (19kHz + 20kHz)
    Damping Factor: More than 1000
    Dimensions/Weight: 10cm x 43cm x 34.5cm (HxWxD), 12kg
    Dimensions/Weight US: 3.94" x 16.93" x 13.80" (HxWxD), 26.4 lb (shipping weight)


    Hegel SoundEngine Technology



    http://www.hegel.com/technology/soundengine

    https://www.facebook.com/hegelmusic/...humbnail_video
    Hegel SoundEngine Technology video with Founder and technical director of Hegel, Bent Holter


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    Thanks

    Rick @ Musicraft
    Musicraft is Derby's foremost dealer for the finest, specialist Hi-Fi, Home Cinema & Multimedia components/systems. So, if you would like to know more about how our products can enrich your life, then please visit us or contact Rick.

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    Musicraft is pleased to announce that on February 8th 2016 we received Hegel Music Systems UK Dealer of The Year 2015 Award which we proudly accepted on behalf of our clients. We and Hegel Music Systems thank our clients for helping establish and achieving great success with Hegel Music Systems in the UK.


    Musicraft is Hegel Music Systems UK Dealer of The Year 2015

    Computer Audiophile reviews Hegel new HD30 Digital Control Centre

    http://www.computeraudiophile.com/co...30-dac-review/

    "The Hegel Music Systems HD30 DAC is highly recommended for those who'd like to remove the barriers between good and great sound"


    Hegel's new HD30 Digital Control Center in Silver finish


    Presented by Musicraft. The UK's leading Hegel Music Systems specialist dealer.

    http://www.soundstagehifi.com/index....alog-converter
    SoundStage Hi-Fi Recommended Reference Component: Hegel Music Systems HD30 Digital-to-Analogue Converter

    http://www.soundstagehifi.com/index.php/927
    SoundStage Hi-Fi Products of the Year 2015 - DIGITAL SOURCE is Hegel's new HD30 Digital Control Center

    http://www.soundstagehifi.com/index....alog-converter
    SoundStage Hi-Fi reviews Hegel's new HD30 Digital Control Center

    "The HD30’s big selling point is its sound -- and what a sound it is: Its world-class resolution, extreme clarity, and superb refinement let you listen very deeply into recordings, to hear precisely what the musicians and engineers laid down there" "To my ears, the HD30 is one of the best-sounding DACs you can buy today"

    http://www.hegel.com/images/reviews/HD30hifinewsuk.pdf
    Hi-Fi News Hegel HD30 Digital Control Center review


    High Fidelity (Poland) Best Product of 2015 is Hegel's HD30 Digital Control Center

    http://www.stereolifemagazine.com/re...144-hegel-hd30
    Stereolife Hegel HD30 Digital Control Center review

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bPo-zkWpSto
    RAVE Publications at CEDIA 2015 YouTube video showing Hegel's HD30 Digital Control Center


    Hegel HD30 Digital Control Center in Black finish


    Hegel HD30 Digital Control Center in Silver finish


    Hegel HD30 Digital Control Center in Silver finish


    Rear panel of Hegel HD30 Digital Control Center in Silver finish

    The HD30 is the ultimate digital control center. It does everything you can dream of, and does so with world-class quality. There is an abundance of inputs, ranging from balanced AES/EBU and BNC connectors, to Network and USB connections - with the latter also accepting DSD signals. The built-in volume attenuator allows you to connect directly to a power amplifier or a pair of active loudspeakers. Highly advanced power supplies and careful lay-out brings the noise floor down towards a mind blowing -150dB. In short... Do you even dare to try it?

    When designing a digital-to-analog converter of world class, you are essentially making a masterpiece. One for others to try and copy. It is not enough to select the best components on the market and lay them out cleverly. When creating a masterpiece, you must question if you can make it better than the best. The HD30 was just such a masterpiece project. To reach goals that, up until now, was seen as unobtainable, we needed to tweak the world’s best measuring equipment available. Just to be able to fine-tune our clock crystals and power supplies. We designed master clocks from the ground up and went to great lengths to design ultra low noise power supplies and shielding from outside interference. The results are stunning. The musicality of the HD30 is at a level never before heard. You can experience instruments and virtually feel the room they play in. You feel the smile widening in your face and the hair rising on your arms when the HD30 begins to play. The finger touching the string, a millisecond before the guitar starts to sound. The singer drawing that breath of anticipation right before he starts playing in front of a live crowd.

    Whether you choose to use Apple AirPlay, a CD-player, a computer or any other device. The HD30 will bring all the music and enthusiasm that exists in the recording.

    HD30 RRP £3200


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    Thanks

    Rick @ Musicraft
    Musicraft is Derby's foremost dealer for the finest, specialist Hi-Fi, Home Cinema & Multimedia components/systems. So, if you would like to know more about how our products can enrich your life, then please visit us or contact Rick.

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    Musicraft is pleased to announce that on February 8th 2016 we received Hegel Music Systems UK Dealer of The Year 2015 Award which we proudly accepted on behalf of our clients. We and Hegel Music Systems thank our clients for helping establish and achieving great success with Hegel Music Systems in the UK.


    Musicraft is Hegel Music Systems UK Dealer of The Year 2015

    Picture from Hegel Music Systems Facebook Page at Sound & Vision The Bristol Show 2016 - Hegel were showing and demonstrating their H360 Integrated Amp/DAC, HD30 Digital Control Center and H160 Integrated Amp/DAC with KEF Reference 1 loudspeakers




    Presented by Musicraft. The UK's leading Hegel Music Systems specialist dealer.


    H360 amp/DAC

    http://www.soundstagehifi.com/index....ated-amplifier
    SoundStage Hi-Fi reviews Hegel's H360 amp/DAC

    "While some audiophiles may view integrated amplifiers as merely a compromise for those who lack the money or space for separates, this idea is becoming outdated, and there’s no better example of how much things have changed than Hegel’s new H360. It’s packed with features, extremely well built, and has a nice, unassuming design. Most important, its superclean sound and transparency will appeal to those many music lovers who crave detail and resolution. If you’ve got the money, you can’t go wrong with the Hegel Music Systems H360."

    http://www.soundstageglobal.com/inde...the-hegel-h360
    SoundStage Hi-Fi/Global - previews Hegel's new H360 amp/DAC

    http://www.soundstagehifi.com/index....nic-components
    SoundStage Hi-Fi/Network - Hegel's H360 amp/DAC is amongst the five best electronic components of High End 2015

    http://www.theabsolutesound.com/arti...igh-end-audio/
    The Absolute Sound - Hegel's new H360 amp/DAC is one of the thirty greatest bargains in high end audio

    https://translate.google.co.uk/trans...264&edit-text=
    Stereolife H360 review

    "If you need an amplifier "for life" - if you are tired of being half way there, if you need power to drive your speakers without resorting to monoblocks the size of a subwoofer, or you just want to have a 100 percent high end system in one box. The H360 is a must to listen to."

    http://www.hegel.com/images/reviews/...fichoiceuk.pdf
    Hi-Fi Choice (UK) H360 review

    "Yet, in summary I want to change my sporting analogy. In Hegel combining its extensive know-how around lowering distortion, eradicating noise and preserving phase and transient timing, the H360 is achieving something that is much greater than the sum of the beneficial parts. It’s the effect of watching a truly talented footballer like Messi or Cantona on the ball – time slows down and skill just expresses itself beautifully. Music I know extremely well is refreshed and the artist’s intent becomes clearer. It’s not a matter of extra detail revealed, it’s just effortless, unhampered communication. The sheer cleanliness of the H360’s delivery means I’m better able to understand and enjoy my music"
    “The integrated amplifier is coming of age again, and in the H360 Hegel has created a new reference product in its range that looks to be creating a whole new benchmark performance for others to try their best to match” Chris Ward Hi-Fi Choice (UK) - September 2015


    HEGEL IN A NUTSHELL - Each thing can be found in other amps, but NEVER all three together. This is thanks to our patented SoundEngine technology -

    1. Damping factor - is basically a description for bass control. The higher the damping factor, the better the bass control. Modern amplifiers typically have lower bass control than they used to have 20 years ago. The reason is that the tools you use to increase damping factor will also increase distortion (next - 2). Not so in a Hegel amplifier. Industry average: 60-80, A really good amp: 100-150, 20 years ago: +/-150, Hegel: 1000-4000 Meaning: Hegel can boogie

    2. Distortion - is a description of the level of extra sound that is generated in the amplifier. Meaning sound that is not part of the recording. Distortion usually makes an amplifier sound either muffled or harsh. It will mask the finer details. Modern amps usually have fairly low distortion, and obtain this by sacrificing bass-control (previous - 1). Hegel have among the lowest distortion on the market, and it has it in combination with extremely high bass control. Meaning - it will sound incredibly dynamic, detailed AND smooth.

    3. Power consumption - The third benefit of the Sound Engine technology is low power consumption in idle. We are actually using up to 60% less power. Preventing the amplifier of running too hot, and it is good for the environment. The technical term is low bias.



    H360 amp/DAC with ATC's curved SCM40 passive monitors and two JL audio E-110 subwoofers at Musicraft


    H360 amp/DAC with ATC's curved SCM40 passive monitors and two JL audio E-110 subwoofers at Musicraft


    H360 amp/DAC


    H360 amp/DAC


    H360 amp/DAC


    H360 amp/DAC


    H360 amp/DAC


    H360 amp/DAC


    H360 amp/DAC

    Hegel H360 is a giant among integrated amplifiers. With 250 watts per channel into 8 ohms and a damping factor of more than 4000, it will control virtually any loudspeaker on the market. Thanks to the patented SoundEngine technology, this beast of an amplifier combines power, dynamics, finesse and musicality like no other integrated amp on the market. The connectivity is more of a bonus... There are balanced and unbalanced analog inputs. There is a Home Theatre bypass. There are optical and coaxial digital inputs, as well as a USB input for any signal up to DSD128... And, yes - it is also a streamer. Need we say more?

    The core of everything Hegel is sound quality, and the H360 is no exception. The obvious benefit of the H360 is easy to see - power. It can deliver 2 x 250 watts per channel into 8 Ohms, and is stable even in lower impedances. Furthermore, the damping factor of more than 4000 makes certain it can take control over even the most demanding loudspeakers. The H360 will always play with great authority and ease.

    Rarely is such power combined with finesse. However, specially designed power supplies driving precision volume attenuators contributes to an extremely low noise floor. Hand matching near perfect transistor pairs in the input stage reduces harmonic distortion. Our patented SoundEngine technology reduces over all distortion, and especially cross-over distortion. Our designers understand how transistors work, down to the atomic level, and have used all this knowledge in designing the H360.

    The H360 incorporates a high quality DAC, using Hegel’s proprietary re-clocking. The benefit of this is that we can make everyday sources sound really good. Sources like a phone or a computer. This is why we have also included functionality like Apple AirPlay and DLNA streaming. There is also a reference class USB input, supporting all formats including native DSD64 and DSD128.

    Technical Details

    - Power output spk: 250 w/pc into 8 Ohms, 420 w/pc into 4 Ohms
    - Analog inputs: 1 balanced (XLR), 1 unbalanced (RCA), 1 home theatre
    - Analog outputs: 1 fixed line level (RCA), 1 variable line level (RCA)
    - Digital inputs: 1 coaxial, 3 optical, 1 USB, 1 ethernet (RJ45)
    - Digital outputs: 1 coaxial (from digital inputs only)
    - Control input: 3,5 mm IR-Jack (rear)
    - Frequency response: 5Hz-180kHz
    - Signal-to-noise ratio: More than 100dB
    - Crosstalk: Less than -100dB
    - Damping factor: More than 4000 (main power output stage)
    - Dimensions: 12cm (15cm w/feet) x 43cm x 43cm (HxWxD)
    - Weight: 20,5kg (net), 24kg (shipping)
    - Dimensions US: 4.72” (5.9” w/feet) x 16.93” x 16.93” (HxBxD)
    - Weight US: 45,2lbs (net), 53lbs (shipping)

    H360 RRP £3400


    Hegel SoundEngine Technology



    http://www.hegel.com/technology/soundengine

    https://www.facebook.com/hegelmusic/...humbnail_video
    Hegel SoundEngine Technology video with Founder and technical director of Hegel, Bent Holter


    Hegel's new HD30 Digital Control Center in Silver finish

    http://www.computeraudiophile.com/co...30-dac-review/
    [b]Computer Audiophile reviews Hegel new HD30 Digital Control Centre

    "The Hegel Music Systems HD30 DAC is highly recommended for those who'd like to remove the barriers between good and great sound"

    http://www.soundstagehifi.com/index....alog-converter
    SoundStage Hi-Fi Recommended Reference Component: Hegel Music Systems HD30 Digital-to-Analogue Converter

    http://www.soundstagehifi.com/index.php/927
    SoundStage Hi-Fi Products of the Year 2015 - DIGITAL SOURCE is Hegel's new HD30 Digital Control Center

    http://www.soundstagehifi.com/index....alog-converter
    SoundStage Hi-Fi reviews Hegel's new HD30 Digital Control Center

    "The HD30’s big selling point is its sound -- and what a sound it is: Its world-class resolution, extreme clarity, and superb refinement let you listen very deeply into recordings, to hear precisely what the musicians and engineers laid down there" "To my ears, the HD30 is one of the best-sounding DACs you can buy today"

    http://www.hegel.com/images/reviews/HD30hifinewsuk.pdf
    Hi-Fi News Hegel HD30 Digital Control Center review


    High Fidelity (Poland) Best Product of 2015 is Hegel's HD30 Digital Control Center

    http://www.stereolifemagazine.com/re...144-hegel-hd30
    Stereolife Hegel HD30 Digital Control Center review

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bPo-zkWpSto
    RAVE Publications at CEDIA 2015 YouTube video showing Hegel's HD30 Digital Control Center


    Hegel HD30 Digital Control Center in Black finish


    Hegel HD30 Digital Control Center in Silver finish


    Hegel HD30 Digital Control Center in Silver finish


    Rear panel of Hegel HD30 Digital Control Center in Silver finish

    The HD30 is the ultimate digital control center. It does everything you can dream of, and does so with world-class quality. There is an abundance of inputs, ranging from balanced AES/EBU and BNC connectors, to Network and USB connections - with the latter also accepting DSD signals. The built-in volume attenuator allows you to connect directly to a power amplifier or a pair of active loudspeakers. Highly advanced power supplies and careful lay-out brings the noise floor down towards a mind blowing -150dB. In short... Do you even dare to try it?

    When designing a digital-to-analog converter of world class, you are essentially making a masterpiece. One for others to try and copy. It is not enough to select the best components on the market and lay them out cleverly. When creating a masterpiece, you must question if you can make it better than the best. The HD30 was just such a masterpiece project. To reach goals that, up until now, was seen as unobtainable, we needed to tweak the world’s best measuring equipment available. Just to be able to fine-tune our clock crystals and power supplies. We designed master clocks from the ground up and went to great lengths to design ultra low noise power supplies and shielding from outside interference. The results are stunning. The musicality of the HD30 is at a level never before heard. You can experience instruments and virtually feel the room they play in. You feel the smile widening in your face and the hair rising on your arms when the HD30 begins to play. The finger touching the string, a millisecond before the guitar starts to sound. The singer drawing that breath of anticipation right before he starts playing in front of a live crowd.

    Whether you choose to use Apple AirPlay, a CD-player, a computer or any other device. The HD30 will bring all the music and enthusiasm that exists in the recording.

    HD30 RRP £3200


    H160 amp/DAC

    Hegel in a nutshell - Each thing can be found in other amps, but NEVER all three together. This is thanks to our patented SoundEngine technology -

    1. Damping factor - is basically a description for bass control. The higher the damping factor, the better the bass control. Modern amplifiers typically have lower bass control than they used to have 20 years ago. The reason is that the tools you use to increase damping factor will also increase distortion (next - 2). Not so in a Hegel amplifier. Industry average: 60-80, A really good amp: 100-150, 20 years ago: +/-150, Hegel: 1000-4000 Meaning: Hegel can boogie

    2. Distortion - is a description of the level of extra sound that is generated in the amplifier. Meaning sound that is not part of the recording. Distortion usually makes an amplifier sound either muffled or harsh. It will mask the finer details. Modern amps usually have fairly low distortion, and obtain this by sacrificing bass-control (previous - 1). Hegel have among the lowest distortion on the market, and it has it in combination with extremely high bass control. Meaning - it will sound incredibly dynamic, detailed AND smooth.

    3. Power consumption - The third benefit of the Sound Engine technology is low power consumption in idle. We are actually using up to 60% less power. Preventing the amplifier of running too hot, and it is good for the environment. The technical term is low bias.


    https://www.eisa.eu/awards/hi-fi/5/e...016.html#award
    EISA Award - H160 European Amplifier of 2015-2016

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i7yr-GUJJ5s EISA - H160 YouTube video
    EISA Award - H160 European Amplifier of 2015-2016


    EISA Award - H160 European Amplifier of 2015-2016

    http://www.hegel.com/images/reviews/H160hifiplusuk.pdf
    Hegel's H160 amp/DAC has received Hi-Fi Plus Integrated Amplifier of the Year 2016 Award

    http://www.hegel.com/images/reviews/H160hifiplusuk.pdf
    Hi-Fi Plus H160 review

    http://www.hegel.com/images/reviews/...fichoiceuk.pdf
    Hi-Fi Choice H160 review

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FpEBxoOLH_c
    SoundStage! InSight -- Hegel's H160 Integrated Amplifier-DAC April 2015 YouTube video

    http://www.soundstageaccess.com/inde...-amplifier-dac
    Soundstage Access H160 review

    http://www.stereophile.com/content/h...ated-amplifier
    Stereophile H160 review

    http://www.enjoythemusic.com/magazin...160_Review.htm
    Enjoy The Music H160 review

    http://canadahifi.com/hegel-h160-int...lifier-review/
    Canada HiFi H160 review

    http://www.theabsolutesound.com/arti...d-amplifier-1/
    The Absolute Sound H160 review

    http://www.6moons.com/audioreviews2/hegel/1.html
    Six Moons H160 review

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6edrIqePY08
    RAVE Publications at CEDIA 2015 YouTube video showing Hegel's H160 amp/DAC

    http://www.theabsolutesound.com/arti...d-amplifier-1/
    Hegel H160 amp/DAC - The Absolute Sound magazine Amplifier of the Year Award 2015 (January 2016 issue)


    Sound Image (Australia) Awards 2016 - Hegel H160 amp/DAC is Stereo Amplifier Of The Year $2000 - $10000


    Lydogbilde - Hegel's H160 "Amplifier of the Year" award


    Lydogbilde - Hegel's H160 "Amplifier of the Year" award


    Hi-Fi Review Magazine (Hong Kong) - Hegel H160 amp/DAC Best Buy of the Year Award 2015


    Hi-Fi Review Magazine (Hong Kong) - Hegel H160 amp/DAC Best Buy of the Year Award 2015


    Hi-Fi Review Magazine (Hong Kong) - Hegel H160 amp/DAC Best Buy of the Year Award 2015


    Hegel H160, Hegel's H30 and ATC's curved SCM40 passive monitors at Musicraft


    Hegel H160, Hegel's H30 and ATC's curved SCM40 passive monitors at Musicraft


    Hegel H160 amp/DAC, Raidho Acoustics X-1 loudspeakers and two JL Audio E-110 subwoofers at Musicraft


    Hegel H160 amp/DAC, Raidho Acoustics X-1 loudspeakers and two JL Audio E-110 subwoofers at Musicraft


    H160 amp/DAC


    H160 amp/DAC


    H160 amp/DAC


    H160 amp/DAC


    H160 amp/DAC


    H160 amp/DAC

    The H160 amplifier has one purpose, and one purpose only - to allow you to connect whatever device you want and make it sound as good as it possibly can. First of all, we designed an integrated amplifier with a broader set of connections than any other amplifier on the market, in this category. There is a wide variety of connections, varying from classic balanced and unbalanced analogue connections, to Home Theatre integration and onwards to various digital inputs. You can also stream wireless music to it from devices with Apple AirPlay or DLNA. Secondly, we realized that not all the devices you choose to connect are designed to be high-end music performers. This meant we had to develop a range of unique technologies and implementations to make certain that your phone, tablet or CD-player could reach its fullest potential. The H160 incorporates technology that "repairs" some of the damaged caused by a low quality source.

    Finally, we integrated the new with the classic, and included our award-winning and worldwide patent holding amplifier technology, the SoundEngine. This amplifier design completely turns ordinary amplifier designs upside down. The result is a purer and smoother sound with low distortion, as well as ultra dynamic bass due to a high damping factor. And yes, you can also use your headphones, and it uses up to 60% less power than an ordinary amplifier. So, what are you standing there thinking about?

    Technical Details

    Power output spk: 150 w/pc into 8 Ohms, 250 w/pc into 4 Ohms
    Power output hp: 270 mw/pc into 4 Ohms
    Analog inputs: 1 balanced (XLR), 1 unbalanced (RCA), 1 home theatre
    Analog outputs: 1 fixed line level (RCA), 1 variable line level (RCA)
    Digital inputs: 1 coaxial, 3 optical, 1 USB, 1 ethernet (RJ45)
    Headphone output: 6,3 mm Jack (front)
    Frequency response: 5Hz-100kHz
    Signal-to-noise ratio: More than 100dB
    Crosstalk: Less than -100dB
    Distortion: 0.005% @ 50W 8 Ohms 1kHz
    Intermodulation: Less than 0.01% (19kHz + 20kHz)
    Damping factor: More than 1000 (main power output stage)
    Dimensions/weight: 12cm x 43cm x 41cm (HxWxD)/19kg (shipping)
    Dimensions/weight: 4,7" x 16.93" x 16.15" (HxBxD)/42lbs (shipping)

    H160 RRP £2450


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    Musicraft is Derby's foremost dealer for the finest, specialist Hi-Fi, Home Cinema & Multimedia components/systems. So, if you would like to know more about how our products can enrich your life, then please visit us or contact Rick.

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    The Norwegian launch of Monitor Audio's Platinum Series II of loudspeakers takes place at Spaceworld Soundgarden in Oslo this weekend. Platinum PL200 II and Platinum PL500 II will be on demonstration with a full Hegel Reference 30 Series System comprising of a HD30 DAC, P30 pre amplifier and H30 mono/stereo power amplifiers


    Monitor Audio's new Platinum PL200 II loudspeakers - RRP £6299/pair


    Monitor Audio's new Platinum PL500 II loudspeakers - RRP £15000/pair

    Musicraft is pleased to announce that on February 8th 2016 we received Hegel Music Systems UK Dealer of The Year 2015 Award which we proudly accepted on behalf of our clients. We and Hegel Music Systems thank our clients for helping establish and achieving great success with Hegel Music Systems in the UK.


    Musicraft is Hegel Music Systems UK Dealer of The Year 2015


    Presented by Musicraft. The UK's leading Hegel Music Systems specialist dealer.

    HEGEL IN A NUTSHELL - Each thing can be found in other amps, but NEVER all three together. This is thanks to our patented SoundEngine technology -

    1. Damping factor - is basically a description for bass control. The higher the damping factor, the better the bass control. Modern amplifiers typically have lower bass control than they used to have 20 years ago. The reason is that the tools you use to increase damping factor will also increase distortion (next - 2). Not so in a Hegel amplifier. Industry average: 60-80, A really good amp: 100-150, 20 years ago: +/-150, Hegel: 1000-4000 Meaning: Hegel can boogie

    2. Distortion - is a description of the level of extra sound that is generated in the amplifier. Meaning sound that is not part of the recording. Distortion usually makes an amplifier sound either muffled or harsh. It will mask the finer details. Modern amps usually have fairly low distortion, and obtain this by sacrificing bass-control (previous - 1). Hegel have among the lowest distortion on the market, and it has it in combination with extremely high bass control. Meaning - it will sound incredibly dynamic, detailed AND smooth.

    3. Power consumption - The third benefit of the Sound Engine technology is low power consumption in idle. We are actually using up to 60% less power. Preventing the amplifier of running too hot, and it is good for the environment. The technical term is low bias.



    Hegel's new HD30 Digital Control Center in Silver finish

    http://www.computeraudiophile.com/co...30-dac-review/
    Computer Audiophile reviews Hegel new HD30 Digital Control Centre

    "The Hegel Music Systems HD30 DAC is highly recommended for those who'd like to remove the barriers between good and great sound"

    http://www.soundstagehifi.com/index....alog-converter
    SoundStage Hi-Fi Recommended Reference Component: Hegel Music Systems HD30 Digital-to-Analogue Converter

    http://www.soundstagehifi.com/index.php/927
    SoundStage Hi-Fi Products of the Year 2015 - DIGITAL SOURCE is Hegel's new HD30 Digital Control Center

    http://www.soundstagehifi.com/index....alog-converter
    SoundStage Hi-Fi reviews Hegel's new HD30 Digital Control Center

    "The HD30’s big selling point is its sound -- and what a sound it is: Its world-class resolution, extreme clarity, and superb refinement let you listen very deeply into recordings, to hear precisely what the musicians and engineers laid down there" "To my ears, the HD30 is one of the best-sounding DACs you can buy today"

    http://www.hegel.com/images/reviews/HD30hifinewsuk.pdf
    Hi-Fi News Hegel HD30 Digital Control Center review


    High Fidelity (Poland) Best Product of 2015 is Hegel's HD30 Digital Control Center

    http://www.stereolifemagazine.com/re...144-hegel-hd30
    Stereolife Hegel HD30 Digital Control Center review

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bPo-zkWpSto
    RAVE Publications at CEDIA 2015 YouTube video showing Hegel's HD30 Digital Control Center


    Hegel HD30 Digital Control Center in Black finish


    Hegel HD30 Digital Control Center in Silver finish


    Hegel HD30 Digital Control Center in Silver finish


    Rear panel of Hegel HD30 Digital Control Center in Silver finish

    The HD30 is the ultimate digital control center. It does everything you can dream of, and does so with world-class quality. There is an abundance of inputs, ranging from balanced AES/EBU and BNC connectors, to Network and USB connections - with the latter also accepting DSD signals. The built-in volume attenuator allows you to connect directly to a power amplifier or a pair of active loudspeakers. Highly advanced power supplies and careful lay-out brings the noise floor down towards a mind blowing -150dB. In short... Do you even dare to try it?

    When designing a digital-to-analog converter of world class, you are essentially making a masterpiece. One for others to try and copy. It is not enough to select the best components on the market and lay them out cleverly. When creating a masterpiece, you must question if you can make it better than the best. The HD30 was just such a masterpiece project. To reach goals that, up until now, was seen as unobtainable, we needed to tweak the world’s best measuring equipment available. Just to be able to fine-tune our clock crystals and power supplies. We designed master clocks from the ground up and went to great lengths to design ultra low noise power supplies and shielding from outside interference. The results are stunning. The musicality of the HD30 is at a level never before heard. You can experience instruments and virtually feel the room they play in. You feel the smile widening in your face and the hair rising on your arms when the HD30 begins to play. The finger touching the string, a millisecond before the guitar starts to sound. The singer drawing that breath of anticipation right before he starts playing in front of a live crowd.

    Whether you choose to use Apple AirPlay, a CD-player, a computer or any other device. The HD30 will bring all the music and enthusiasm that exists in the recording.

    HD30 Technical Details

    DAC resolution: Dual mono 32 bit/192 kHz multilevel sigma-delta DAC
    Line output: 2.6 VRMS
    Digital inputs: 1 coaxial, 3 optical, 1 USB, 1 ethernet, 1 BNC, 1 AES/EBU
    Analog outputs: 1 fixed line level (RCA), 1 fixed line level (Balanced XLR)
    Distortion: Typical 0.0005%
    Frequency response: 0 Hz - 50 kHz
    Noise floor: Typically -150 dB
    Power supply: Separate torodial transformers for analog/digital 54,000 uF capacitors
    Output impedance: 22 ohms unbalanced and 44 ohms balanced
    Control input: 1 IR-direct mini-jack
    Dimensions/weight: 8cm (10cm w/feet) x 43cm x 31cm (HxWxD), 6,5 Kg
    Dimensions/weight US: 3.14" (3.93" w/feet) x 16.93" x 12.20" (HxBxD), weight 14.3lbs

    HD30 RRP £3200


    Hegel P30 Reference pre amplifier


    Hegel P30 and H30 Reference pre/power amplifiers

    The P30 is the best preamplifier ever developed by Hegel. With its patented technology and hand matched components, the P30 is a confident contender in the race towards being the best pre amplifier in the world. Regardless of price. Despite what many hi-fi enthusiasts believe, pre amplifiers are actually one of the most difficult audio components to develop. At the same time it is one of the most important components in a well sounding system. The reason is that the signal strength is very low when entering the pre amplifier, and is therefore very susceptible high frequency noise and distortion elements. The most critical phase in the pre amplifier is the volume regulation, and in the P30 this is a master piece in it self. The physical volume control knob is only used to describe the desired volume output level to the array of Gigahertz MOS-transistors. These direct the music signal through a network of high quality resistors that reduce the signal level.

    After the volume control circuit the signal is directed through the amplification circuit. For the first time ever we are using the patented SoundEngine technology in the pre amplifier. Combined with Hegel's use of hand matched FET transistors, this results in unsurpassed levels of musical distortion and noise. In total, the music signal will only pass through 2 transistors and between 1 to 3 resistors on its way through the P30. The sound you hear from the P30 can only be described as organic and very natural. To quote a journalist: "The Hegel sounds so much more natural than my previous reference. And it does so without flashing itself with gold and diamonds".

    The Hegel P30 has 2 pairs of balanced inputs (XLR) and 3 regular unbalanced (RCA). In addition to this it has a Home Theatre input that allow you to integrate it in a Home Theatre system. The P30 also has a 3,5 mm IR-direct input and a 12V trigger output connector. The Hegel P30 is available in both silver and black finish, so it can be matched with the H30, H4SE and H20 power amplifiers.

    P30 Technical Details

    Remote control: Volume, source and mute controlled by Hegel RC2
    Inputs: 2 x XLR balanced, 3 x RCA unbalanced and Home Theatre inputs
    Outputs: 1 x XLR balanced and 2 x RCA unbalanced outputs
    Other connections: 3,5mm IR-direct jack, 3,5 mm jack 12V trigger output
    Signal to noise ratio: More than 130 dB balanced mode
    Crosstalk: Less than -100 dB
    Distortion: Less than 0.005 %
    Intermodulation: Less than 0.01% (19kHz+20kHz)
    Dimensions/weight: 8cm x 43cm x 30cm (HxWxD), 10kg
    Dimensions/weight US: 3,2" x 17" x 12" (HxBxD), 22 lbs

    P30 RRP £5000


    Hegel H30 Reference mono/stereo power amplifier - RRP £11000/each


    Hegel P30 and H30 Reference pre/power amplifiers

    http://www.theabsolutesound.com/arti...ifier-tas-223/
    The Absolute Sound Hegel H30 review

    "The Hegel H30 is not just a great-sounding amplifier, it’s also a tremendous bargain. I know I’ll get letters complaining that a $15k power amplifier by definition can’t be a bargain. But what else can you call a $15,000 amplifier with massive output power, unflappable stability, and a gorgeous musical presentation that vaults it into a select league of world-class power amplifiers?"

    "As adept the H30 is at all aspects of portraying the music, it’s the H30’s rendering of midrange and treble textures that makes this amplifier a standout. The Hegel coupled a warmth and lushness of timbre with tremendous clarity and resolution, a combination that is rare in an amplifier of any price. The sense of timbral realism and palpability was world-class by any measure. Moreover, it’s difficult to overstate just how greatly these qualities induced a sense of ease and deep musical involvement"

    "If your amplifier budget is anywhere near $15k, the Hegel H30 should be on your short list of products to audition. You may find, as I did, that this unassuming and understated black box contains a Scandinavian surprise"

    http://soundstagehifi.com/index.php/...mono-amplifier
    SoundStage Hi-Fi Hegel H30 review

    "Don’t let Hegel Music Systems’ understated styling fool you -- the H30 is a formidable, versatile beast of an amplifier, all in good ways. In addition to its high power, tremendous bass control, and excellent compatibility with a wide variety of speakers, the H30 offers clear, incisive sound that’s as visceral as it is exciting. Other than Hegel’s lower-priced amplifiers, I’ve never encountered another amp that so well conveys a sense of immediacy -- it made me sit up and take notice -- yet is never so forward or so bold as to sound objectionable"

    "Although the H30 is the biggest, most expensive product Hegel Music Systems makes, it nonetheless carries on the company’s tradition of high performance and high value -- not because it’s cheap, but because it can stand alongside the best amps made, even those costing much more"

    With a power rating of more than 1,1 kW in 8 ohms it is on the verge of being easier to measure the H30 in horsepower. The massive H30 mono power amplifiers from Hegel will play any loudspeaker in the world with ease and authority. The H30 is our best power amplifier ever, and is definitely a combatant for being the best power amplifier in the world. The H30 is developed as a mono block, but there is also the possibility to use it as a stereo power amplifier to start with if you are on a budget. Progress is a one way street and so for our power amplifiers. The H30 is using a new and improved version of the patented Hegel SoundEngine amplifier technology. This further reduce all types of distortion. In addition to the improve SoundEngine we are also using the highest possible level of the Hegel FET-technology in the input stage and the voltage gain stage. This technology reduce a very specific type of distortion called Harmonic Distortion. This particular type of distortion causes what many people call "transistor sound", and this is therefore dramatically reduced in the H30. It will simply let the music reach you in a different way than what you have ever experienced before.

    Normally, when you compare a less powerful amplifier with a more powerful amplifier, the most powerful will have a more potent bass, more attack and more "SLAM" than the less powerful one. This is how it works up to a certain point. The Hegel H30 is beyond this point, and all of a sudden the differences become different. The H30 will simply play with a completely undisputed control, regardless of the loudspeakers. The bass is tremendously deep, but not dominating. The level of detail in the high frequencies are unheard of, but never overbearing. Usually a demo of the H30 and P30 combination ends with clapping hands and a whispering wooooow...

    So what sets the H30 apart from the H4SE? There are several technical differences. As a mono power amplifier, the H30 has a fully balanced output stage which reduces distortion and cancel out distortion. Further more, the H30 has a much more advanced input stage and voltage gain stage. Both the H4SE and the H30 uses hand matched transistors, but only the H30 uses the special combination of JFET and MOS-FET transistors. This further reduces higher order harmonic distortion in the H30. The third big difference between the two is H30's output transistors. These are of higher quality, with less distortion, than the ones in the H4SE. In addition to this, the use of dual transformers in the H30, reduces mechanical noise. The higher budget also allow the use of better parts throughout the H30.

    H30 Technical Details

    Output power: More than 1100 W in 8 ohms
    Miniumum load impedance: 1 ohm load
    Inputs: RCA unbalanced and XLR balanced
    Speaker outputs: Two pairs of heavy duty gold plated terminals
    Input impedance: Balanced 20kohm, unbalanced 10kohm
    Signal to noise ratio: More than 100dB
    Crosstalk: Less than -100dB
    Distortion: Less than 0.003 % at 100W i 8 ohm
    Intermodulation: Less than 0.01 % (19kHz + 20kHz)
    Damping factor: More than 500
    Power supply: 2000VA dual mono, 270 000uF capacitors
    Output stage: 56 pcs 15A 200W high speed, Ultra low distortion bipolar transistors
    Power consumption: 120W in idle mode, 30 watt in ECO mode
    Dimensions/weight: 21cm x 43cm x 55cm (HxWxD), weight 45kg
    Dimensions/weight US: 8.3" x 17" x 21.6" (HxWxD), weight 99 lbs

    H30 RRP £11000/each

    Hegel SoundEngine Technology



    http://www.hegel.com/technology/soundengine

    https://www.facebook.com/hegelmusic/...humbnail_video
    Hegel SoundEngine Technology video with Founder and technical director of Hegel, Bent Holter


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    Musicraft is Derby's foremost dealer for the finest, specialist Hi-Fi, Home Cinema & Multimedia components/systems. So, if you would like to know more about how our products can enrich your life, then please visit us or contact Rick.

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    Musicraft is pleased to announce that on February 8th 2016 we received Hegel Music Systems UK Dealer of The Year 2015 Award which we proudly accepted on behalf of our clients. We and Hegel Music Systems thank our clients for helping establish and achieving great success with Hegel Music Systems in the UK.


    Musicraft is Hegel Music Systems UK Dealer of The Year 2015

    At the Sound & Vision The Bristol Show 2016 we mentioned to Hegel Music Systems that they should try what we feel might be the ultimate bass track - Emika's Professional Loving. Our recommendation was taken on and here is a picture showing Hegel Music Systems R&D Engineer Magnus Holhjem listening to Emika's Professional Loving.


    Magnus is listening to this track at Hegel Labs in Oslo, Norway using -

    Tidal
    iPod
    Airplay
    Hegel HD30 (Reference DAC/Pre Amp/Streamer)
    Hegel P30 (Reference Pre Amplifier)
    Hegel H30 (Reference Mono/Stereo Power Amplifier)
    Magico S5 (Loudspeakers)


    The Hegel zone. Presented by Musicraft. The UK's leading Hegel Music Systems specialist dealer.

    HEGEL IN A NUTSHELL - Each thing can be found in other amps, but NEVER all three together. This is thanks to our patented SoundEngine technology -

    1. Damping factor - is basically a description for bass control. The higher the damping factor, the better the bass control. Modern amplifiers typically have lower bass control than they used to have 20 years ago. The reason is that the tools you use to increase damping factor will also increase distortion (next - 2). Not so in a Hegel amplifier. Industry average: 60-80, A really good amp: 100-150, 20 years ago: +/-150, Hegel: 1000-4000 Meaning: Hegel can boogie

    2. Distortion - is a description of the level of extra sound that is generated in the amplifier. Meaning sound that is not part of the recording. Distortion usually makes an amplifier sound either muffled or harsh. It will mask the finer details. Modern amps usually have fairly low distortion, and obtain this by sacrificing bass-control (previous - 1). Hegel have among the lowest distortion on the market, and it has it in combination with extremely high bass control. Meaning - it will sound incredibly dynamic, detailed AND smooth.

    3. Power consumption - The third benefit of the Sound Engine technology is low power consumption in idle. We are actually using up to 60% less power. Preventing the amplifier of running too hot, and it is good for the environment. The technical term is low bias.



    Hegel's new HD30 Digital Control Center in Silver finish

    http://www.computeraudiophile.com/co...30-dac-review/
    [b]Computer Audiophile reviews Hegel new HD30 Digital Control Centre

    "The Hegel Music Systems HD30 DAC is highly recommended for those who'd like to remove the barriers between good and great sound"

    http://www.soundstagehifi.com/index....alog-converter
    SoundStage Hi-Fi Recommended Reference Component: Hegel Music Systems HD30 Digital-to-Analogue Converter

    http://www.soundstagehifi.com/index.php/927
    SoundStage Hi-Fi Products of the Year 2015 - DIGITAL SOURCE is Hegel's new HD30 Digital Control Center

    http://www.soundstagehifi.com/index....alog-converter
    SoundStage Hi-Fi reviews Hegel's new HD30 Digital Control Center

    "The HD30’s big selling point is its sound -- and what a sound it is: Its world-class resolution, extreme clarity, and superb refinement let you listen very deeply into recordings, to hear precisely what the musicians and engineers laid down there" "To my ears, the HD30 is one of the best-sounding DACs you can buy today"

    http://www.hegel.com/images/reviews/HD30hifinewsuk.pdf
    Hi-Fi News Hegel HD30 Digital Control Center review


    High Fidelity (Poland) Best Product of 2015 is Hegel's HD30 Digital Control Center

    http://www.stereolifemagazine.com/re...144-hegel-hd30
    Stereolife Hegel HD30 Digital Control Center review

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bPo-zkWpSto
    RAVE Publications at CEDIA 2015 YouTube video showing Hegel's HD30 Digital Control Center


    Hegel HD30 Digital Control Center in Black finish


    Hegel HD30 Digital Control Center in Silver finish


    Hegel HD30 Digital Control Center in Silver finish


    Rear panel of Hegel HD30 Digital Control Center in Silver finish

    The HD30 is the ultimate digital control center. It does everything you can dream of, and does so with world-class quality. There is an abundance of inputs, ranging from balanced AES/EBU and BNC connectors, to Network and USB connections - with the latter also accepting DSD signals. The built-in volume attenuator allows you to connect directly to a power amplifier or a pair of active loudspeakers. Highly advanced power supplies and careful lay-out brings the noise floor down towards a mind blowing -150dB. In short... Do you even dare to try it?

    When designing a digital-to-analog converter of world class, you are essentially making a masterpiece. One for others to try and copy. It is not enough to select the best components on the market and lay them out cleverly. When creating a masterpiece, you must question if you can make it better than the best. The HD30 was just such a masterpiece project. To reach goals that, up until now, was seen as unobtainable, we needed to tweak the world’s best measuring equipment available. Just to be able to fine-tune our clock crystals and power supplies. We designed master clocks from the ground up and went to great lengths to design ultra low noise power supplies and shielding from outside interference. The results are stunning. The musicality of the HD30 is at a level never before heard. You can experience instruments and virtually feel the room they play in. You feel the smile widening in your face and the hair rising on your arms when the HD30 begins to play. The finger touching the string, a millisecond before the guitar starts to sound. The singer drawing that breath of anticipation right before he starts playing in front of a live crowd.

    Whether you choose to use Apple AirPlay, a CD-player, a computer or any other device. The HD30 will bring all the music and enthusiasm that exists in the recording.

    HD30 Technical Details

    DAC resolution: Dual mono 32 bit/192 kHz multilevel sigma-delta DAC
    Line output: 2.6 VRMS
    Digital inputs: 1 coaxial, 3 optical, 1 USB, 1 ethernet, 1 BNC, 1 AES/EBU
    Analog outputs: 1 fixed line level (RCA), 1 fixed line level (Balanced XLR)
    Distortion: Typical 0.0005%
    Frequency response: 0 Hz - 50 kHz
    Noise floor: Typically -150 dB
    Power supply: Separate torodial transformers for analog/digital 54,000 uF capacitors
    Output impedance: 22 ohms unbalanced and 44 ohms balanced
    Control input: 1 IR-direct mini-jack
    Dimensions/weight: 8cm (10cm w/feet) x 43cm x 31cm (HxWxD), 6,5 Kg
    Dimensions/weight US: 3.14" (3.93" w/feet) x 16.93" x 12.20" (HxBxD), weight 14.3lbs

    HD30 RRP £3200


    Hegel P30 Reference pre amplifier


    Hegel P30 and H30 Reference pre/power amplifiers

    The P30 is the best preamplifier ever developed by Hegel. With its patented technology and hand matched components, the P30 is a confident contender in the race towards being the best pre amplifier in the world. Regardless of price. Despite what many hi-fi enthusiasts believe, pre amplifiers are actually one of the most difficult audio components to develop. At the same time it is one of the most important components in a well sounding system. The reason is that the signal strength is very low when entering the pre amplifier, and is therefore very susceptible high frequency noise and distortion elements. The most critical phase in the pre amplifier is the volume regulation, and in the P30 this is a master piece in it self. The physical volume control knob is only used to describe the desired volume output level to the array of Gigahertz MOS-transistors. These direct the music signal through a network of high quality resistors that reduce the signal level.

    After the volume control circuit the signal is directed through the amplification circuit. For the first time ever we are using the patented SoundEngine technology in the pre amplifier. Combined with Hegel's use of hand matched FET transistors, this results in unsurpassed levels of musical distortion and noise. In total, the music signal will only pass through 2 transistors and between 1 to 3 resistors on its way through the P30. The sound you hear from the P30 can only be described as organic and very natural. To quote a journalist: "The Hegel sounds so much more natural than my previous reference. And it does so without flashing itself with gold and diamonds".

    The Hegel P30 has 2 pairs of balanced inputs (XLR) and 3 regular unbalanced (RCA). In addition to this it has a Home Theatre input that allow you to integrate it in a Home Theatre system. The P30 also has a 3,5 mm IR-direct input and a 12V trigger output connector. The Hegel P30 is available in both silver and black finish, so it can be matched with the H30, H4SE and H20 power amplifiers.

    P30 Technical Details

    Remote control: Volume, source and mute controlled by Hegel RC2
    Inputs: 2 x XLR balanced, 3 x RCA unbalanced and Home Theatre inputs
    Outputs: 1 x XLR balanced and 2 x RCA unbalanced outputs
    Other connections: 3,5mm IR-direct jack, 3,5 mm jack 12V trigger output
    Signal to noise ratio: More than 130 dB balanced mode
    Crosstalk: Less than -100 dB
    Distortion: Less than 0.005 %
    Intermodulation: Less than 0.01% (19kHz+20kHz)
    Dimensions/weight: 8cm x 43cm x 30cm (HxWxD), 10kg
    Dimensions/weight US: 3,2" x 17" x 12" (HxBxD), 22 lbs

    P30 RRP £5000


    Hegel H30 Reference mono/stereo power amplifier - RRP £11000/each


    Hegel P30 and H30 Reference pre/power amplifiers

    http://www.theabsolutesound.com/arti...ifier-tas-223/
    The Absolute Sound Hegel H30 review

    "The Hegel H30 is not just a great-sounding amplifier, it’s also a tremendous bargain. I know I’ll get letters complaining that a $15k power amplifier by definition can’t be a bargain. But what else can you call a $15,000 amplifier with massive output power, unflappable stability, and a gorgeous musical presentation that vaults it into a select league of world-class power amplifiers?"

    "As adept the H30 is at all aspects of portraying the music, it’s the H30’s rendering of midrange and treble textures that makes this amplifier a standout. The Hegel coupled a warmth and lushness of timbre with tremendous clarity and resolution, a combination that is rare in an amplifier of any price. The sense of timbral realism and palpability was world-class by any measure. Moreover, it’s difficult to overstate just how greatly these qualities induced a sense of ease and deep musical involvement"

    "If your amplifier budget is anywhere near $15k, the Hegel H30 should be on your short list of products to audition. You may find, as I did, that this unassuming and understated black box contains a Scandinavian surprise"

    http://soundstagehifi.com/index.php/...mono-amplifier
    SoundStage Hi-Fi Hegel H30 review

    "Don’t let Hegel Music Systems’ understated styling fool you -- the H30 is a formidable, versatile beast of an amplifier, all in good ways. In addition to its high power, tremendous bass control, and excellent compatibility with a wide variety of speakers, the H30 offers clear, incisive sound that’s as visceral as it is exciting. Other than Hegel’s lower-priced amplifiers, I’ve never encountered another amp that so well conveys a sense of immediacy -- it made me sit up and take notice -- yet is never so forward or so bold as to sound objectionable"

    "Although the H30 is the biggest, most expensive product Hegel Music Systems makes, it nonetheless carries on the company’s tradition of high performance and high value -- not because it’s cheap, but because it can stand alongside the best amps made, even those costing much more"

    With a power rating of more than 1,1 kW in 8 ohms it is on the verge of being easier to measure the H30 in horsepower. The massive H30 mono power amplifiers from Hegel will play any loudspeaker in the world with ease and authority. The H30 is our best power amplifier ever, and is definitely a combatant for being the best power amplifier in the world. The H30 is developed as a mono block, but there is also the possibility to use it as a stereo power amplifier to start with if you are on a budget. Progress is a one way street and so for our power amplifiers. The H30 is using a new and improved version of the patented Hegel SoundEngine amplifier technology. This further reduce all types of distortion. In addition to the improve SoundEngine we are also using the highest possible level of the Hegel FET-technology in the input stage and the voltage gain stage. This technology reduce a very specific type of distortion called Harmonic Distortion. This particular type of distortion causes what many people call "transistor sound", and this is therefore dramatically reduced in the H30. It will simply let the music reach you in a different way than what you have ever experienced before.

    Normally, when you compare a less powerful amplifier with a more powerful amplifier, the most powerful will have a more potent bass, more attack and more "SLAM" than the less powerful one. This is how it works up to a certain point. The Hegel H30 is beyond this point, and all of a sudden the differences become different. The H30 will simply play with a completely undisputed control, regardless of the loudspeakers. The bass is tremendously deep, but not dominating. The level of detail in the high frequencies are unheard of, but never overbearing. Usually a demo of the H30 and P30 combination ends with clapping hands and a whispering wooooow...

    So what sets the H30 apart from the H4SE? There are several technical differences. As a mono power amplifier, the H30 has a fully balanced output stage which reduces distortion and cancel out distortion. Further more, the H30 has a much more advanced input stage and voltage gain stage. Both the H4SE and the H30 uses hand matched transistors, but only the H30 uses the special combination of JFET and MOS-FET transistors. This further reduces higher order harmonic distortion in the H30. The third big difference between the two is H30's output transistors. These are of higher quality, with less distortion, than the ones in the H4SE. In addition to this, the use of dual transformers in the H30, reduces mechanical noise. The higher budget also allow the use of better parts throughout the H30.

    H30 Technical Details

    Output power: More than 1100 W in 8 ohms
    Miniumum load impedance: 1 ohm load
    Inputs: RCA unbalanced and XLR balanced
    Speaker outputs: Two pairs of heavy duty gold plated terminals
    Input impedance: Balanced 20kohm, unbalanced 10kohm
    Signal to noise ratio: More than 100dB
    Crosstalk: Less than -100dB
    Distortion: Less than 0.003 % at 100W i 8 ohm
    Intermodulation: Less than 0.01 % (19kHz + 20kHz)
    Damping factor: More than 500
    Power supply: 2000VA dual mono, 270 000uF capacitors
    Output stage: 56 pcs 15A 200W high speed, Ultra low distortion bipolar transistors
    Power consumption: 120W in idle mode, 30 watt in ECO mode
    Dimensions/weight: 21cm x 43cm x 55cm (HxWxD), weight 45kg
    Dimensions/weight US: 8.3" x 17" x 21.6" (HxWxD), weight 99 lbs

    H30 RRP £11000/each

    Hegel SoundEngine Technology



    http://www.hegel.com/technology/soundengine

    https://www.facebook.com/hegelmusic/...humbnail_video
    Hegel SoundEngine Technology video with Founder and technical director of Hegel, Bent Holter


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    Musicraft is pleased to announce that on February 8th 2016 we received Hegel Music Systems UK Dealer of The Year 2015 Award which we proudly accepted on behalf of our clients. We and Hegel Music Systems thank our clients for helping establish and achieving great success with Hegel Music Systems in the UK.


    Musicraft is Hegel Music Systems UK Dealer of The Year 2015

    At the Sound & Vision The Bristol Show 2016 we mentioned to Hegel Music Systems that they should try what we feel might be the ultimate bass track - Emika's Professional Loving. Our recommendation was taken on and here is a picture showing Hegel Music Systems R&D Engineer Magnus Holhjem listening to Emika's Professional Loving.


    Magnus is listening to this track at Hegel Labs in Oslo, Norway using -

    Tidal
    iPod
    Airplay
    Hegel HD30 (Reference DAC/Pre Amp/Streamer)
    Hegel P30 (Reference Pre Amplifier)
    Hegel H30 (Reference Mono/Stereo Power Amplifier)
    Magico S5 (Loudspeakers)


    The Hegel zone. Presented by Musicraft. The UK's leading Hegel Music Systems specialist dealer.

    HEGEL IN A NUTSHELL - Each thing can be found in other amps, but NEVER all three together. This is thanks to our patented SoundEngine technology -

    1. Damping factor - is basically a description for bass control. The higher the damping factor, the better the bass control. Modern amplifiers typically have lower bass control than they used to have 20 years ago. The reason is that the tools you use to increase damping factor will also increase distortion (next - 2). Not so in a Hegel amplifier. Industry average: 60-80, A really good amp: 100-150, 20 years ago: +/-150, Hegel: 1000-4000 Meaning: Hegel can boogie

    2. Distortion - is a description of the level of extra sound that is generated in the amplifier. Meaning sound that is not part of the recording. Distortion usually makes an amplifier sound either muffled or harsh. It will mask the finer details. Modern amps usually have fairly low distortion, and obtain this by sacrificing bass-control (previous - 1). Hegel have among the lowest distortion on the market, and it has it in combination with extremely high bass control. Meaning - it will sound incredibly dynamic, detailed AND smooth.

    3. Power consumption - The third benefit of the Sound Engine technology is low power consumption in idle. We are actually using up to 60% less power. Preventing the amplifier of running too hot, and it is good for the environment. The technical term is low bias.



    Hegel's new HD30 Digital Control Center in Silver finish

    http://www.computeraudiophile.com/co...30-dac-review/
    [b]Computer Audiophile reviews Hegel new HD30 Digital Control Centre

    "The Hegel Music Systems HD30 DAC is highly recommended for those who'd like to remove the barriers between good and great sound"

    http://www.soundstagehifi.com/index....alog-converter
    SoundStage Hi-Fi Recommended Reference Component: Hegel Music Systems HD30 Digital-to-Analogue Converter

    http://www.soundstagehifi.com/index.php/927
    SoundStage Hi-Fi Products of the Year 2015 - DIGITAL SOURCE is Hegel's new HD30 Digital Control Center

    http://www.soundstagehifi.com/index....alog-converter
    SoundStage Hi-Fi reviews Hegel's new HD30 Digital Control Center

    "The HD30’s big selling point is its sound -- and what a sound it is: Its world-class resolution, extreme clarity, and superb refinement let you listen very deeply into recordings, to hear precisely what the musicians and engineers laid down there" "To my ears, the HD30 is one of the best-sounding DACs you can buy today"

    http://www.hegel.com/images/reviews/HD30hifinewsuk.pdf
    Hi-Fi News Hegel HD30 Digital Control Center review


    High Fidelity (Poland) Best Product of 2015 is Hegel's HD30 Digital Control Center

    http://www.stereolifemagazine.com/re...144-hegel-hd30
    Stereolife Hegel HD30 Digital Control Center review

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bPo-zkWpSto
    RAVE Publications at CEDIA 2015 YouTube video showing Hegel's HD30 Digital Control Center


    Hegel HD30 Digital Control Center in Black finish


    Hegel HD30 Digital Control Center in Silver finish


    Hegel HD30 Digital Control Center in Silver finish


    Rear panel of Hegel HD30 Digital Control Center in Silver finish

    The HD30 is the ultimate digital control center. It does everything you can dream of, and does so with world-class quality. There is an abundance of inputs, ranging from balanced AES/EBU and BNC connectors, to Network and USB connections - with the latter also accepting DSD signals. The built-in volume attenuator allows you to connect directly to a power amplifier or a pair of active loudspeakers. Highly advanced power supplies and careful lay-out brings the noise floor down towards a mind blowing -150dB. In short... Do you even dare to try it?

    When designing a digital-to-analog converter of world class, you are essentially making a masterpiece. One for others to try and copy. It is not enough to select the best components on the market and lay them out cleverly. When creating a masterpiece, you must question if you can make it better than the best. The HD30 was just such a masterpiece project. To reach goals that, up until now, was seen as unobtainable, we needed to tweak the world’s best measuring equipment available. Just to be able to fine-tune our clock crystals and power supplies. We designed master clocks from the ground up and went to great lengths to design ultra low noise power supplies and shielding from outside interference. The results are stunning. The musicality of the HD30 is at a level never before heard. You can experience instruments and virtually feel the room they play in. You feel the smile widening in your face and the hair rising on your arms when the HD30 begins to play. The finger touching the string, a millisecond before the guitar starts to sound. The singer drawing that breath of anticipation right before he starts playing in front of a live crowd.

    Whether you choose to use Apple AirPlay, a CD-player, a computer or any other device. The HD30 will bring all the music and enthusiasm that exists in the recording.

    HD30 Technical Details

    DAC resolution: Dual mono 32 bit/192 kHz multilevel sigma-delta DAC
    Line output: 2.6 VRMS
    Digital inputs: 1 coaxial, 3 optical, 1 USB, 1 ethernet, 1 BNC, 1 AES/EBU
    Analog outputs: 1 fixed line level (RCA), 1 fixed line level (Balanced XLR)
    Distortion: Typical 0.0005%
    Frequency response: 0 Hz - 50 kHz
    Noise floor: Typically -150 dB
    Power supply: Separate torodial transformers for analog/digital 54,000 uF capacitors
    Output impedance: 22 ohms unbalanced and 44 ohms balanced
    Control input: 1 IR-direct mini-jack
    Dimensions/weight: 8cm (10cm w/feet) x 43cm x 31cm (HxWxD), 6,5 Kg
    Dimensions/weight US: 3.14" (3.93" w/feet) x 16.93" x 12.20" (HxBxD), weight 14.3lbs

    HD30 RRP £3200


    Hegel P30 Reference pre amplifier


    Hegel P30 and H30 Reference pre/power amplifiers

    The P30 is the best preamplifier ever developed by Hegel. With its patented technology and hand matched components, the P30 is a confident contender in the race towards being the best pre amplifier in the world. Regardless of price. Despite what many hi-fi enthusiasts believe, pre amplifiers are actually one of the most difficult audio components to develop. At the same time it is one of the most important components in a well sounding system. The reason is that the signal strength is very low when entering the pre amplifier, and is therefore very susceptible high frequency noise and distortion elements. The most critical phase in the pre amplifier is the volume regulation, and in the P30 this is a master piece in it self. The physical volume control knob is only used to describe the desired volume output level to the array of Gigahertz MOS-transistors. These direct the music signal through a network of high quality resistors that reduce the signal level.

    After the volume control circuit the signal is directed through the amplification circuit. For the first time ever we are using the patented SoundEngine technology in the pre amplifier. Combined with Hegel's use of hand matched FET transistors, this results in unsurpassed levels of musical distortion and noise. In total, the music signal will only pass through 2 transistors and between 1 to 3 resistors on its way through the P30. The sound you hear from the P30 can only be described as organic and very natural. To quote a journalist: "The Hegel sounds so much more natural than my previous reference. And it does so without flashing itself with gold and diamonds".

    The Hegel P30 has 2 pairs of balanced inputs (XLR) and 3 regular unbalanced (RCA). In addition to this it has a Home Theatre input that allow you to integrate it in a Home Theatre system. The P30 also has a 3,5 mm IR-direct input and a 12V trigger output connector. The Hegel P30 is available in both silver and black finish, so it can be matched with the H30, H4SE and H20 power amplifiers.

    P30 Technical Details

    Remote control: Volume, source and mute controlled by Hegel RC2
    Inputs: 2 x XLR balanced, 3 x RCA unbalanced and Home Theatre inputs
    Outputs: 1 x XLR balanced and 2 x RCA unbalanced outputs
    Other connections: 3,5mm IR-direct jack, 3,5 mm jack 12V trigger output
    Signal to noise ratio: More than 130 dB balanced mode
    Crosstalk: Less than -100 dB
    Distortion: Less than 0.005 %
    Intermodulation: Less than 0.01% (19kHz+20kHz)
    Dimensions/weight: 8cm x 43cm x 30cm (HxWxD), 10kg
    Dimensions/weight US: 3,2" x 17" x 12" (HxBxD), 22 lbs

    P30 RRP £5000


    Hegel H30 Reference mono/stereo power amplifier - RRP £11000/each


    Hegel P30 and H30 Reference pre/power amplifiers

    http://www.theabsolutesound.com/arti...ifier-tas-223/
    The Absolute Sound Hegel H30 review

    "The Hegel H30 is not just a great-sounding amplifier, it’s also a tremendous bargain. I know I’ll get letters complaining that a $15k power amplifier by definition can’t be a bargain. But what else can you call a $15,000 amplifier with massive output power, unflappable stability, and a gorgeous musical presentation that vaults it into a select league of world-class power amplifiers?"

    "As adept the H30 is at all aspects of portraying the music, it’s the H30’s rendering of midrange and treble textures that makes this amplifier a standout. The Hegel coupled a warmth and lushness of timbre with tremendous clarity and resolution, a combination that is rare in an amplifier of any price. The sense of timbral realism and palpability was world-class by any measure. Moreover, it’s difficult to overstate just how greatly these qualities induced a sense of ease and deep musical involvement"

    "If your amplifier budget is anywhere near $15k, the Hegel H30 should be on your short list of products to audition. You may find, as I did, that this unassuming and understated black box contains a Scandinavian surprise"

    http://soundstagehifi.com/index.php/...mono-amplifier
    SoundStage Hi-Fi Hegel H30 review

    "Don’t let Hegel Music Systems’ understated styling fool you -- the H30 is a formidable, versatile beast of an amplifier, all in good ways. In addition to its high power, tremendous bass control, and excellent compatibility with a wide variety of speakers, the H30 offers clear, incisive sound that’s as visceral as it is exciting. Other than Hegel’s lower-priced amplifiers, I’ve never encountered another amp that so well conveys a sense of immediacy -- it made me sit up and take notice -- yet is never so forward or so bold as to sound objectionable"

    "Although the H30 is the biggest, most expensive product Hegel Music Systems makes, it nonetheless carries on the company’s tradition of high performance and high value -- not because it’s cheap, but because it can stand alongside the best amps made, even those costing much more"

    With a power rating of more than 1,1 kW in 8 ohms it is on the verge of being easier to measure the H30 in horsepower. The massive H30 mono power amplifiers from Hegel will play any loudspeaker in the world with ease and authority. The H30 is our best power amplifier ever, and is definitely a combatant for being the best power amplifier in the world. The H30 is developed as a mono block, but there is also the possibility to use it as a stereo power amplifier to start with if you are on a budget. Progress is a one way street and so for our power amplifiers. The H30 is using a new and improved version of the patented Hegel SoundEngine amplifier technology. This further reduce all types of distortion. In addition to the improve SoundEngine we are also using the highest possible level of the Hegel FET-technology in the input stage and the voltage gain stage. This technology reduce a very specific type of distortion called Harmonic Distortion. This particular type of distortion causes what many people call "transistor sound", and this is therefore dramatically reduced in the H30. It will simply let the music reach you in a different way than what you have ever experienced before.

    Normally, when you compare a less powerful amplifier with a more powerful amplifier, the most powerful will have a more potent bass, more attack and more "SLAM" than the less powerful one. This is how it works up to a certain point. The Hegel H30 is beyond this point, and all of a sudden the differences become different. The H30 will simply play with a completely undisputed control, regardless of the loudspeakers. The bass is tremendously deep, but not dominating. The level of detail in the high frequencies are unheard of, but never overbearing. Usually a demo of the H30 and P30 combination ends with clapping hands and a whispering wooooow...

    So what sets the H30 apart from the H4SE? There are several technical differences. As a mono power amplifier, the H30 has a fully balanced output stage which reduces distortion and cancel out distortion. Further more, the H30 has a much more advanced input stage and voltage gain stage. Both the H4SE and the H30 uses hand matched transistors, but only the H30 uses the special combination of JFET and MOS-FET transistors. This further reduces higher order harmonic distortion in the H30. The third big difference between the two is H30's output transistors. These are of higher quality, with less distortion, than the ones in the H4SE. In addition to this, the use of dual transformers in the H30, reduces mechanical noise. The higher budget also allow the use of better parts throughout the H30.

    H30 Technical Details

    Output power: More than 1100 W in 8 ohms
    Miniumum load impedance: 1 ohm load
    Inputs: RCA unbalanced and XLR balanced
    Speaker outputs: Two pairs of heavy duty gold plated terminals
    Input impedance: Balanced 20kohm, unbalanced 10kohm
    Signal to noise ratio: More than 100dB
    Crosstalk: Less than -100dB
    Distortion: Less than 0.003 % at 100W i 8 ohm
    Intermodulation: Less than 0.01 % (19kHz + 20kHz)
    Damping factor: More than 500
    Power supply: 2000VA dual mono, 270 000uF capacitors
    Output stage: 56 pcs 15A 200W high speed, Ultra low distortion bipolar transistors
    Power consumption: 120W in idle mode, 30 watt in ECO mode
    Dimensions/weight: 21cm x 43cm x 55cm (HxWxD), weight 45kg
    Dimensions/weight US: 8.3" x 17" x 21.6" (HxWxD), weight 99 lbs

    H30 RRP £11000/each

    Hegel SoundEngine Technology



    http://www.hegel.com/technology/soundengine

    https://www.facebook.com/hegelmusic/...humbnail_video
    Hegel SoundEngine Technology video with Founder and technical director of Hegel, Bent Holter


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    Thanks

    Rick @ Musicraft
    Musicraft is Derby's foremost dealer for the finest, specialist Hi-Fi, Home Cinema & Multimedia components/systems. So, if you would like to know more about how our products can enrich your life, then please visit us or contact Rick.

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    Musicraft is pleased to announce that on February 8th 2016 we received Hegel Music Systems UK Dealer of The Year 2015 Award which we proudly accepted on behalf of our clients. We and Hegel Music Systems thank our clients for helping establish and achieving great success with Hegel Music Systems in the UK.


    Musicraft is Hegel Music Systems UK Dealer of The Year 2015

    The Absolute Sound reviews Hegel's new H360 amp/DAC

    http://www.theabsolutesound.com/arti...ted-amplifier/

    "The Hegel H360 is simply a marvelous piece of audio kit. Its neutral tonal balance, articulate and lovely rendering of details, commanding power reserves, spacious soundstaging, and natural imaging are laudable. At $5700, as solely a linestage integrated amp of its quality and power output, it is a bargain; the included nice-sounding and versatile DAC makes it a real winner. I absolutely loved listening to the H360. I never tired of its low noise, dynamic liveliness, and winning musicality. A very easy recommendation."


    H360 amp/DAC

    http://www.theabsolutesound.com/arti...igh-end-audio/
    The Absolute Sound - Hegel's new H360 amp/DAC is one of the thirty greatest bargains in high end audio


    Presented by Musicraft. The UK's leading Hegel Music Systems specialist dealer.

    http://www.soundstagehifi.com/index....ated-amplifier
    SoundStage Hi-Fi reviews Hegel's H360 amp/DAC

    "While some audiophiles may view integrated amplifiers as merely a compromise for those who lack the money or space for separates, this idea is becoming outdated, and there’s no better example of how much things have changed than Hegel’s new H360. It’s packed with features, extremely well built, and has a nice, unassuming design. Most important, its superclean sound and transparency will appeal to those many music lovers who crave detail and resolution. If you’ve got the money, you can’t go wrong with the Hegel Music Systems H360."

    http://www.soundstageglobal.com/inde...the-hegel-h360
    SoundStage Hi-Fi/Global - previews Hegel's new H360 amp/DAC

    http://www.soundstagehifi.com/index....nic-components
    SoundStage Hi-Fi/Network - Hegel's H360 amp/DAC is amongst the five best electronic components of High End 2015

    http://www.theabsolutesound.com/arti...igh-end-audio/
    The Absolute Sound - Hegel's new H360 amp/DAC is one of the thirty greatest bargains in high end audio

    https://translate.google.co.uk/trans...264&edit-text=
    Stereolife H360 review

    "If you need an amplifier "for life" - if you are tired of being half way there, if you need power to drive your speakers without resorting to monoblocks the size of a subwoofer, or you just want to have a 100 percent high end system in one box. The H360 is a must to listen to."

    http://www.hegel.com/images/reviews/...fichoiceuk.pdf
    Hi-Fi Choice (UK) H360 review

    "Yet, in summary I want to change my sporting analogy. In Hegel combining its extensive know-how around lowering distortion, eradicating noise and preserving phase and transient timing, the H360 is achieving something that is much greater than the sum of the beneficial parts. It’s the effect of watching a truly talented footballer like Messi or Cantona on the ball – time slows down and skill just expresses itself beautifully. Music I know extremely well is refreshed and the artist’s intent becomes clearer. It’s not a matter of extra detail revealed, it’s just effortless, unhampered communication. The sheer cleanliness of the H360’s delivery means I’m better able to understand and enjoy my music"
    “The integrated amplifier is coming of age again, and in the H360 Hegel has created a new reference product in its range that looks to be creating a whole new benchmark performance for others to try their best to match” Chris Ward Hi-Fi Choice (UK) - September 2015


    HEGEL IN A NUTSHELL - Each thing can be found in other amps, but NEVER all three together. This is thanks to our patented SoundEngine technology -

    1. Damping factor - is basically a description for bass control. The higher the damping factor, the better the bass control. Modern amplifiers typically have lower bass control than they used to have 20 years ago. The reason is that the tools you use to increase damping factor will also increase distortion (next - 2). Not so in a Hegel amplifier. Industry average: 60-80, A really good amp: 100-150, 20 years ago: +/-150, Hegel: 1000-4000 Meaning: Hegel can boogie

    2. Distortion - is a description of the level of extra sound that is generated in the amplifier. Meaning sound that is not part of the recording. Distortion usually makes an amplifier sound either muffled or harsh. It will mask the finer details. Modern amps usually have fairly low distortion, and obtain this by sacrificing bass-control (previous - 1). Hegel have among the lowest distortion on the market, and it has it in combination with extremely high bass control. Meaning - it will sound incredibly dynamic, detailed AND smooth.

    3. Power consumption - The third benefit of the Sound Engine technology is low power consumption in idle. We are actually using up to 60% less power. Preventing the amplifier of running too hot, and it is good for the environment. The technical term is low bias.



    H360 amp/DAC with ATC's curved SCM40 passive monitors and two JL audio E-110 subwoofers at Musicraft


    H360 amp/DAC with ATC's curved SCM40 passive monitors and two JL audio E-110 subwoofers at Musicraft


    H360 amp/DAC


    H360 amp/DAC


    H360 amp/DAC


    H360 amp/DAC


    H360 amp/DAC


    H360 amp/DAC


    H360 amp/DAC

    Hegel H360 is a giant among integrated amplifiers. With 250 watts per channel into 8 ohms and a damping factor of more than 4000, it will control virtually any loudspeaker on the market. Thanks to the patented SoundEngine technology, this beast of an amplifier combines power, dynamics, finesse and musicality like no other integrated amp on the market. The connectivity is more of a bonus... There are balanced and unbalanced analog inputs. There is a Home Theatre bypass. There are optical and coaxial digital inputs, as well as a USB input for any signal up to DSD128... And, yes - it is also a streamer. Need we say more?

    The core of everything Hegel is sound quality, and the H360 is no exception. The obvious benefit of the H360 is easy to see - power. It can deliver 2 x 250 watts per channel into 8 Ohms, and is stable even in lower impedances. Furthermore, the damping factor of more than 4000 makes certain it can take control over even the most demanding loudspeakers. The H360 will always play with great authority and ease.

    Rarely is such power combined with finesse. However, specially designed power supplies driving precision volume attenuators contributes to an extremely low noise floor. Hand matching near perfect transistor pairs in the input stage reduces harmonic distortion. Our patented SoundEngine technology reduces over all distortion, and especially cross-over distortion. Our designers understand how transistors work, down to the atomic level, and have used all this knowledge in designing the H360.

    The H360 incorporates a high quality DAC, using Hegel’s proprietary re-clocking. The benefit of this is that we can make everyday sources sound really good. Sources like a phone or a computer. This is why we have also included functionality like Apple AirPlay and DLNA streaming. There is also a reference class USB input, supporting all formats including native DSD64 and DSD128.

    Technical Details

    - Power output spk: 250 w/pc into 8 Ohms, 420 w/pc into 4 Ohms
    - Analog inputs: 1 balanced (XLR), 1 unbalanced (RCA), 1 home theatre
    - Analog outputs: 1 fixed line level (RCA), 1 variable line level (RCA)
    - Digital inputs: 1 coaxial, 3 optical, 1 USB, 1 ethernet (RJ45)
    - Digital outputs: 1 coaxial (from digital inputs only)
    - Control input: 3,5 mm IR-Jack (rear)
    - Frequency response: 5Hz-180kHz
    - Signal-to-noise ratio: More than 100dB
    - Crosstalk: Less than -100dB
    - Damping factor: More than 4000 (main power output stage)
    - Dimensions: 12cm (15cm w/feet) x 43cm x 43cm (HxWxD)
    - Weight: 20,5kg (net), 24kg (shipping)
    - Dimensions US: 4.72” (5.9” w/feet) x 16.93” x 16.93” (HxBxD)
    - Weight US: 45,2lbs (net), 53lbs (shipping)

    H360 RRP £3400


    Hegel SoundEngine Technology



    http://www.hegel.com/technology/soundengine

    https://www.facebook.com/hegelmusic/...humbnail_video
    Hegel SoundEngine Technology video with Founder and technical director of Hegel, Bent Holter


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    Thanks

    Rick @ Musicraft
    Musicraft is Derby's foremost dealer for the finest, specialist Hi-Fi, Home Cinema & Multimedia components/systems. So, if you would like to know more about how our products can enrich your life, then please visit us or contact Rick.

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