RADAR is a price search engine. We link to the original listing — we never sell direct. Transactions happen on the source site.
Priced to move! I just got it back from a friend who had it safely stored but I don't have room for it....I hate to sell it.... Only selling as I am a committed full time RV'er and too difficult to set it up every time I land and too loud to enjoy. Space is a premium and keeping it safe takes up space so.... For Sale! Amazing simple Integrated Amplifier DAC! Plug and play from computer or add any number of devices. I played mostly via computer and used an optical input for excellent home theater sound!I purchased brand new in 2017 after a LONG search for a good DAC to play music from my computer with. I tried MANY different before deciding upon the Rost! It was a #1 pick on WhatHiFi at the time and has gained universal acclaim as a fantastic bang for the buck.Everything works! Just plugged in and played some music through it with problems! I tried my best to document all the small blemishesIncludes original remote control and a AudioQuest 1.5 m Forest USB-A > B High-Definition Audio Cable ($119 value!)Power output: 2 x 75 W into 8 ΩMinimum load: 2 ΩAnalog Inputs: 1 x balanced (XLR), 2 x unbalanced (RCA)Digital Inputs: 1 x coaxial (RCA), 3 x optical, 1 x USB, 1 x NetworkLine level Output: 1 x unbalanced variable (RCA)Frequency response: 5 Hz - 100 kHzSignal-to-noise ratio: More than 100 dBCrosstalk: Less than -100 dBDistortion: Less than 0.01% @ 50 W/8 Ω/1 kHzIntermodulation: Less than 0.01% (19 kHz + 20 kHz)Damping factor: More than 2000 (main power output stage)Dimensions incl feet: 10 cm x 43 cm x 31 cm (HxWxD), 12 kg shipping weightDimensions (US): 3.93" x 16.93" x 12.20" (HxWxD), 26.46 lbs shipping weight
US$950 looks like a strong deal: it sits well below the 25th percentile of comparable asking prices at US$1,206, and far under the median of US$1,933. Against that recent market, this is priced in bargain territory rather than merely “good value.”
That makes it the kind of listing worth moving quickly on if the amp is functioning cleanly. This model is generally respected for Hegel’s usual strengths: controlled, neutral sound, strong grip on speakers, and enough current delivery to make difficult loads behave. If the condition is genuinely good and the remote is included, the upside is solid; just confirm all inputs work, there’s no channel imbalance, and the unit hasn’t been running hot or noisy.
Independent perspective — not a price guarantee. Always verify condition, accessories and provenance before purchase.
Hegel Music Systems traces its roots to 1988 at the Technical University in Trondheim, Norway, where student Bent Holter founded the company as part of his thesis on revolutionary transistor amplifier design. Targeting distortion—the bane of traditional hi-fi—Holter developed the patented SoundEngine technology, laying the groundwork for Hegel's enduring innovation. From modest beginnings in the early 1990s, with early DACs in 1994 and CD players by 1996, the brand expanded steadily, even hiring engineers amid the financial crisis to pioneer advanced D/A converters.
Hegel's product lineup centers on high-end electronics, excelling in integrated, pre-, and power amplifiers that deliver effortless power and precision. They also produce sophisticated standalone DACs, CD players, and phono stages, emphasizing digital integration and streaming capabilities. Manufacturing occurs in China, while Norway handles all design, circuit development, testing, and software.
Positioned firmly in the high-end hi-fi market, Hegel commands a global reputation for musicality, neutrality, and build quality, with dealers in over 60 countries and accolades like the HiFi+ Innovation Award. Collectors and discerning audiophiles prize its no-nonsense Scandinavian engineering, bridging modern digital demands with analog purity in a competitive boutique landscape.
See all Hegel listings on RADAR.
