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Hegel H390Can post at buyers expenseLocated Greensborough Vic 3088
Compared with a similar used integrated at this level, A$5,250 is on the firm side rather than a bargain, but it is not out of line for a Hegel H390 if the unit is clean and complete. Recent asking prices cluster mostly around A$4,700–A$5,500 after conversion, with weaker-condition or quicker-sale examples lower, so this sits roughly in the fair-to-slightly-ambitious zone rather than the “must jump” bracket.
That still makes it a serious buy if you want a one-box powerhouse: the H390 is prized for grip, ease, and very low-noise refinement, with enough current to drive difficult speakers and a built-in DAC/network stage that keeps the system simple. At this price, the upside is strongest if it’s an original-owner unit with box, remote, and proof of care; otherwise, inspect for display, input, and streaming-function quirks before paying top dollar.
Independent perspective — not a price guarantee. Always verify condition, accessories and provenance before purchase.
Hegel Music Systems traces its roots to 1988 in Norway, when engineering student Bent Holter at the Norwegian University of Science and Technology in Trondheim undertook a thesis project to redesign transistor amplifiers, eliminating distortion inherent in traditional hi-fi designs. Drawing from his time in the rock band The Hegel Band, Holter named his venture accordingly and secured funding from telecom giant Telenor to refine his innovations. Patented SoundEngine technology emerged in the early 1990s, followed by the company's first DAC in 1994 and CD player in 1996, marking a period of steady growth amid economic challenges where Hegel defiantly invested in new talent rather than cutting costs.
The brand focuses squarely on high-performance electronics, excelling in integrated amplifiers, power amplifiers, preamplifiers, CD players, and external DACs that prioritize musical purity and low distortion. Headquartered in Oslo for research, development, and testing, Hegel outsources manufacturing to China, emphasizing circuit design and software coding in-house to uphold its engineering standards.
Hegel occupies a premium niche in the hi-fi market, renowned for competitively priced components that deliver world-class sound and no-nonsense reliability. Among discerning audiophiles, it stands as a modern high-end contender, blending Norwegian precision with global appeal since its 1998 CES debut.
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