Hegel H600 Amplifier

High-performance D/A converter

The H600's DAC features a 24-bit/384 kHz input, a bit-perfect design that ensures pure audio reproduction without resampling or upsampling. The DAC has a separate, high-performance power supply that ensures a pure and stable power supply. Shielding by a thick steel plate eliminates interference from other electrical components in the amplifier. The result is a state-of-the-art DAC with impressive resolution and smoothness.

Robust housing and excellent workmanship

The H600's housing is made of aluminum to optimize audio performance. A solid base and top cover with two-layer ventilation holes provide additional strength and optimal air circulation. Large, scratch-resistant aluminum feet provide excellent stability and reduce vibration. High-quality RCA connectors and optimized positioning of the analog and digital connectors minimize noise and improve channel separation. The large rotary controls with touch control enable intuitive and pleasant operation.

Comprehensive streaming options

Hegel is keen to ensure that great sound does not come at the expense of ease of use. The H600 offers a variety of streaming options including UPnP streaming, Spotify Connect, Chromecast built-in™, Airplay, Tidal Connect and Roon Ready (upcoming). The state-of-the-art streaming engine ensures that the amplifier is always up to date, giving you the latest options for streaming your music.

High adaptability and user-friendliness

The H600 is easy to adapt to different needs and integrate into any environment. All digital inputs except USB have signal detection, so any connected source can wake up the amplifier and activate the correct input. The volume can be limited to match your maximum volume preferences. The remote control function allows you to program the amplifier to be controlled by common TV remote controls, making it easier to use for all household members. Most inputs can also be set as a fixed high-level home theater input, so the H600 can be easily combined with surround receivers or multi-room devices. Future firmware updates, which are installed free of charge and automatically, ensure that your H600 always stays up to date.

Diverse connection options

The H600 offers numerous analog and digital connections for various audio sources. It has two pairs of True Balanced XLR inputs and two pairs of RCA inputs. On the digital side, there is a LAN network port, a USB 32/384 input (with support for DSD256/DoP), three optical inputs, a coaxial input and a BNC True 75 Ohm input. For analog outputs, the H600 offers a pair of fixed level RCA outputs and a pair of variable level RCA outputs. It also has a fixed level BNC true 75 Ohm digital output.

Powerful and versatile amplifier

The H600 is an extremely powerful and excellent sounding amplifier. It combines high-end sound with ease of use in a high-quality and minimalist housing that suits any interior style. The H600 is a center for your digital music and a home for all connected sources. With its impressive performance, it is also suitable for very large rooms and always delivers a powerful and detailed sound.

TECHNICAL DATA

• Power: 2 x 303W at 8 Ohm, Dual Mono
• Minimum load: 2 Ohm
• Analogue inputs: 2 x balanced (XLR), 2 x unbalanced (Cinch)
• Digital outputs: 1 x coaxial (BNC) S/PDIF - 24/192
• Digital inputs: 1 x coaxial (BNC) S/PDIF - 24/192, DSD64(DoP), MQA 8x, 1 x coaxial (RCA) S/PDIF - 24/192, DSD64(DoP), MQA 8x, 3 x optical S/PDIF - 24/96, MQA 8x, 1 x USB - 32/384, DSD256(DoP), MQA 8x, 1 x network - 24/192, DSD64, MQA 8x
• Line outputs: 1 x unbalanced fixed (RCA), 1 x unbalanced variable (RCA)
• Streaming: AirPlay, Roon Ready (upcoming), Tidal Connect, UPnP, Spotify Connect, Chromecast built-in™
• Streaming formats: MP3, WAV, FLAC, ALAC, AIFF, DSF, DFF, AAC, PCM, MQA
• Frequency range: 5 Hz-100 kHz
• Signal-to-noise ratio: > 100 dB
• Crosstalk: < -100 dB
• Total harmonic distortion: < 0.005 % @ 50 W 8 Ohm 1 kHz
• Intermodulation distortion: < 0.01 % (19 kHz + 20 kHz)
• Damping factor: > 4000 (power amplifiers)
• Dimensions/Weight: 17.1 cm x 43 cm x 44.5 cm (HxWxD), 22 kg