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I bought this about 6 months ago from another SN member as a test but I have decided to keep my original amp.The amp is in excellent condition and includes all original packing & remote control.It’s been well cared for in a smoke-free environment and works flawlessly.Add $50 for freight anywh...
Fair ask at AUD 2,150 for a used Hegel H120 integrated amp. Sitting right in the sweet spot of recent comps—median AUD 2,056, with 25th percentile at AUD 1,972 and 75th at AUD 2,295—this aligns neatly with the typical used market for clean examples. No bargain basement steal, but not ambitious either; Hegel's solid build holds value well, especially if it's a later serial with streaming intact.
Buyers, verify the condition closely: check for common H120 heat sink dust buildup or fan noise from extended high-volume use, and test all digital inputs (including the network module) for dropouts. Insist on original remote, power cord, and manual—replacements add up quick. Age it via serial number; pre-2020 units may lack firmware perks.
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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