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The Hegel H190 is a powerful streaming integrated amplifier that combines a robust dual-mono power stage with a high-performance DAC and network streaming capabilities.

This pre-owned example is in great condition in white and comes with its original packaging.

Visit our Lane Cove showroom to experience the musical authority and streaming convenience of the H190 amp.

Why Choose the Hegel H190 Streaming Amplifier?

The H190 brings together substantial power, sophisticated digital connectivity and Hegel’s renowned low-distortion analogue circuitry in a single elegant chassis.

• Commanding Power & Control: 150 W into 8 Ω and extreme damping factor ensure grip and dynamics with difficult loads.

• Seamless Streaming: AirPlay, network and USB inputs make high-resolution music from any source straightforward.

• High-Quality DAC: Dedicated digital section handles up to 24-bit/192 kHz with exceptional clarity and low noise.

• Flexible Connectivity: Balanced and unbalanced analogue inputs plus fixed and variable outputs support complex systems.

• Practical Everyday Features: Front-facing 6.3 mm headphone output and configurable inputs suit both serious listening and casual use.

Audition the Hegel H190 at our Lane Cove showroom to appreciate its combination of raw power, refined resolution and modern streaming convenience.

Hegel’s DualAmp technology separates voltage and current gain stages for lower distortion and higher dynamic range. The result is a clean, open presentation with tight, authoritative bass and excellent resolution across the frequency spectrum.

With 150 watts per channel, a damping factor exceeding 4000 and Hegel’s refined digital processing, the Hegel H190 drives virtually any loudspeaker while delivering the ease of wireless and networked music playback at a true high-end level.

The network section supports popular streaming protocols while the onboard DAC extracts fine detail from digital sources. With a signal-to-noise ratio greater than 100 dB and distortion below 0.01 %, the H190 maintains composure and musical engagement whether playing vinyl via an external stage, streaming hi-res files or driving headphones.

Technical Specifications

• Product Type: Pre-owned

• Type: Streaming integrated amplifier

• Power Output: 2 × 150 W into 8 Ω (2 × 250 W into 4 Ω)

• Minimum Load: 2 Ω

• Damping Factor: More than 4000

• Frequency Response: 5 Hz – 100 kHz

• Signal-to-Noise Ratio: More than 100 dB

• Distortion: Less than 0.01 % @ 50 W / 8 Ω / 1 kHz

• Crosstalk: Less than –100 dB

• Analogue Inputs: 1 × balanced (XLR), 2 × unbalanced (RCA)

• Digital Inputs: 1 × coaxial, 3 × optical, 1 × USB, 1 × Network (Ethernet)

• Line Outputs: 1 × fixed RCA, 1 × variable RCA

• Headphone Output: 6.3 mm front-panel jack

• Streaming: AirPlay, DLNA/UPnP, Spotify Connect, Roon Ready

• Dimensions (H × W × D): 120 × 430 × 410 mm

• Weight: 19 kg (approx.)

• Finish: White

Learn more about the H190 on the official Hegel website here.

Let us show you the remarkable Hegel H190 at Len Wallis Audio. Explore our second-hand hi-fi & AV collection here or contact our team to audition the H190 at our Lane Cove showroom or enquire online.

Len Wallis Audio Excellence Promise

Since 1978, Len Wallis Audio has been a trusted name in hi-fi, curating premium audio solutions from our Lane Cove showroom in Sydney. For over four decades, we’ve selected products that deliver outstanding performance and quality.

Our focus on innovation ensures every item meets audiophile standards. Whether upgrading or building a new system, our team helps you find the ideal audio solution for your needs.

Experience the H190 in person with an audition at our Lane Cove showroom. With expert guidance and a commitment to satisfaction, we make your audio journey seamless and rewarding.

Ready for powerful streaming amplification with the Hegel H190 Streaming Amplifier?

Call (02) 9427 6755

Email [email protected]

Or visit us at 64 Burns Bay Road, Lane Cove, NSW, 2066

Our Thoughts RADAR AI

This is a strong asking price for a respected integrated amp with serious drive and a clean, modern feature set. At A$3,995, it sits just above the A$3,818 median and inside the typical A$3,074–A$3,989 band, so it reads as fair-to-firm rather than a bargain.

The appeal here is straightforward: the H190 is known for confident control, good current delivery, and an easy balance that suits a wide range of speakers, especially if you want one box to do a lot well. If the unit is genuinely clean and includes the usual accessories, it’s a sensible buy; there’s no major model-specific red flag here, just little room for negotiation at this price.

Independent perspective — not a price guarantee. Always verify condition, accessories and provenance before purchase.

About Hegel

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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