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Commercial Hegel Music Systems H590 Integrated Amplifier (Solid State) A MASTER at musicality. The COMMANDER of any set of loudspeakers. H590 is the name of Hegel’s ultimate integrated amplifier. The H590 includes user-friendly services such as Apple AirPlay, while at the same time embracing ultra high-performance formats like DSD. With SoundEngine 2 technology and Hegel’s finest amplifier implementation to date, the H590 really personifies our strive to bring High End to the people. The H590 uses the patented SoundEngine2 technology combined with very high power, low distortion amplifier desi
At $6,477 for an H590, this sits squarely in the fair zone against the used market, where clean examples typically trade between $6,000-$8,000 USD—well off the original $11,000 MSRP but not a fire sale given its flagship status and robust 301Wpc build. Condition unknown keeps it from screaming bargain; you'd expect closer to $5,500 for lightly used with box, but Hegel's durability means a motivated seller could drop it further.
Before biting, verify the power supply caps—they're beefy in these dual-mono beasts but can hum if aged over 3-4 years—and cycle all digital inputs (USB, network, optical) for dropout glitches, a rare but reported quirk in early units. Insist on the original remote, manual, and both power cords; no phono stage means you're good without extras, but test output impedance with your speakers to confirm that damping factor grip.
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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