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Mycket kompetent DAC, för priset lär det vara svårt att hitta bättre. Hämtas helst på plats.
At kr 2,500, this is well under the typical used ask for the HD12, which tends to land around kr 4,500–kr 5,500 in the current market, with some clean examples still showing up near kr 4,000–kr 4,700. That makes this look like a strong buy if it’s fully working and the condition is as good as “unknown” can reasonably suggest.
The HD12 is still well-liked for its clean, weighty sound, solid headphone output, and useful preamp function, so it’s a practical one-box DAC for a serious system. At this price, the main upside is value; just confirm remote, inputs, and USB operation, since a bargain here is only a bargain if it’s complete and functioning properly.
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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