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PREOWNED – FULLY TESTED – COMPLETE AND IN GREAT CONDITION – UPDATED TO THE LATEST AND LAST FIRMWARE
The original Hegel Music Systems H190 is an integrated streaming amplifier delivering 2 x 150W into 8 ohms (2 x 250W into 4 ohms) with SoundEngine2 error-canceling technology, a damping factor over 4000, built-in DLNA/AirPlay streaming, and an advanced DAC, packed into a 12 x 43 x 41 cm chassis weighing 19 kg.
Key Specifications
• Performance: Features a >4000 damping factor, 5 Hz – 100 kHz frequency response, 100 dB SNR.
• Inputs/Outputs: Includes balanced (XLR) and unbalanced (RCA) analog inputs, plus digital inputs (coaxial, 3x optical, USB, network) and variable/fixed RCA outputs.
• Streaming/Control: Supports AirPlay, DLNA, UPnP, and Spotify Connect with IP/Control4 integration.
• Build: Housed in a 12 x 43 x 41 cm chassis weighing 19 kg
A fair ask for a sought-after integrated amp/DAC, sitting right on the US$2,695 median of recent comps and comfortably inside the normal spread between US$2,135 and US$2,732. That makes this a market-price listing rather than a bargain or an overreach.
What keeps it appealing is the H190’s reputation as a strong all-in-one: plenty of grip, a clean but weighty presentation, and enough power to drive real-world speakers without fuss. If the unit is well cared for and complete, it’s a sensible buy for someone who wants serious sound with minimal box-count. I’d mainly want to confirm condition, remote, and any original packaging or documentation, since those details matter more here than price.
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.
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