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Integrated amplifiers — Hegel H600
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Hegel H600
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The H600 is a powerful integrated amplifier with built-in DAC from Hegel, a well-established Norwegian manufacturer known for accomplished, proprietary SoundEngine amplifier topology, built with an extraordinary damping factor. The H600 represents Hegel's most ambitious current statement in integrated amplifier engineering.
Key specs that matter
Two balanced XLR inputs and two single-ended inputs are provided, alongside the built-in DAC. Output power is a substantial 303W into 8 ohms. Frequency response spans a wide 5Hz to 100,000Hz within plus-or-minus 3dB. Signal-to-noise ratio exceeds 100dB, with total harmonic distortion plus noise under 0.005%. Damping factor exceeds an extraordinary 4,000 - a remarkable figure indicating exceptional control over loudspeaker cone motion. At 171 x 430 x 445mm and 22kg, the H600 represents Hegel's absolute current flagship integrated amplifier engineering ambition.
Sound and use context
Expect extraordinary dynamic authority and control reflecting the extraordinary over-4,000 damping factor combined with the substantial 303W output, representing Hegel's most accomplished current integrated amplifier engineering.
Pairing
The built-in DAC covers digital sources directly without needing a separate outboard converter, and the extraordinary damping factor handles even demanding loudspeaker loads.
Alternatives
Hegel's own P30A offers a natural, brand-coherent preamplifier pairing within the same broader catalogue.
Key specs that matter
Two balanced XLR inputs and two single-ended inputs are provided, alongside the built-in DAC. Output power is a substantial 303W into 8 ohms. Frequency response spans a wide 5Hz to 100,000Hz within plus-or-minus 3dB. Signal-to-noise ratio exceeds 100dB, with total harmonic distortion plus noise under 0.005%. Damping factor exceeds an extraordinary 4,000 - a remarkable figure indicating exceptional control over loudspeaker cone motion. At 171 x 430 x 445mm and 22kg, the H600 represents Hegel's absolute current flagship integrated amplifier engineering ambition.
Sound and use context
Expect extraordinary dynamic authority and control reflecting the extraordinary over-4,000 damping factor combined with the substantial 303W output, representing Hegel's most accomplished current integrated amplifier engineering.
Pairing
The built-in DAC covers digital sources directly without needing a separate outboard converter, and the extraordinary damping factor handles even demanding loudspeaker loads.
Alternatives
Hegel's own P30A offers a natural, brand-coherent preamplifier pairing within the same broader catalogue.
Specifications
Model name
H600
Type
Integrated Amplifier with DAC
Analog inputs (balanced)
2
Analog inputs (single-ended)
2
Input sensitivity (mV)
N/A
Input impedance (balanced) (Ω)
N/A
Input impedance (single-ended) (Ω)
N/A
Output impedance (balanced) (Ω)
N/A
Output impedance (single-ended) (Ω)
N/A
D/A conversion
Yes
Phono MM/MC current-sensing input impedance (Ω)
N/A
Output power (8Ω) (W)
303
Output power (4Ω) (W)
N/A
Gain (dBu)
N/A
Frequency response low +/- 3dB (Hz)
5
Frequency response high +/- 3dB (Hz)
100 000
Signal to Noise Ratio (dB)
<100
Total Harmonic Distortion + Noise (%)
<0.005
Damping factor
>4000
Dimensions (mm)
171 x 430 x 445
Weight (kg)
22
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