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PREOWNED – FULLY TESTED – COMPLETE AND IN GREAT CONDITION
The Hegel H95 is streaming integrated amplifier delivering 60 watts per channel into 8 ohms.
Overview and Key Specifications
• Power Output: 60W per channel into 8 ohms (stable down to 2 ohms).
• Core Technology: Features Hegel’s patented SoundEngine2 distortion cancellation and a high damping factor (>2000) for tight bass control.
• Inputs: 2 unbalanced analog RCA inputs, 3 optical S/PDIF, 1 coaxial S/PDIF, 1 USB-B (limited to 24-bit/96kHz), and 1 Ethernet network port (up to 24-bit/192kHz).
• Outputs: Variable RCA line-out (for a subwoofer or external amp) and a front-facing 6.3mm headphone jack.
• Streaming: Supports Apple AirPlay, Spotify Connect, and UPnP; it does not feature built-in Bluetooth, Roon endpoint support, or a phono stage
Recent comparable asking prices put a used Hegel H95 at a US$1,280 median, with the middle 50% spanning roughly US$1,194–US$1,300. At US$1,280, this is exactly fair market value—not a bargain, but certainly not overpriced if the unit is clean and complete.
The H95 remains a compelling compact integrated: clear, controlled, and rhythmically engaging, with enough current for sensible bookshelf and medium-efficiency floorstanding speakers. Its built-in DAC and streaming capability add genuine system value, while Hegel’s understated build and excellent volume control make it easy to live with. At this price, prioritize confirmation that the remote, power cord, and digital inputs work properly, and check for any display or control glitches. A clean, well-cared-for example is worth serious consideration, though a modest discount would make it more attractive.
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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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