{"title":"Hegel Pre-amplifiers","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"hegel-p20-stereo-preamplifier-in-black","title":"Hegel P20 Stereo Preamplifier in Black","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHegel P20 Preamplifier - Hegel\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eHegel’s Entry-Level Preamplifier\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;\"\u003eDesigning the P20 was not a task Hegel took lightly. Many of the ideas and concepts were taken from its big brother. The P20 serves as an affordable door into the Hegel Reference line of products. Although scaled-down, many of the good characteristics remain - the enormous soundstage, the deep rhythmic bass response, the perfect timing... In short, the sense of being there with the performers.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHear The Difference, Feel The Difference\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;\"\u003eThe P20 comes with a high-quality system remote control, milled out of one solid piece of aluminum. It has the same bead blasted and anodized surface finish as the preamplifier itself. You can really feel the quality of each part of the P20; not only hear it. There are a total of 5 regular inputs. Both balanced and unbalanced. In addition, a special Home Theatre input allows integration in Home Theatre systems. Finally, there are both balanced and unbalanced outputs as well as a fixed line-level output.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSetting A New Standard Of Price And performance In Preamplifiers\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;\"\u003eThe idea behind the P20 was to offer a more affordable entry into Hegel’s line of separates by setting a new standard of price and performance in preamplifiers. The preamplifier is perhaps the most delicate unit in a sound system. Because the signal levels are so low, even the tiniest levels of noise or distortion smear the image and mask the small details that enliven the music.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA Pioneering Approach To Preamplifier Designs\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;\"\u003eBrand new technologies, such as Silicon Germanium transistors allows the P20 to achieve the highest quality of sound at such a low price point.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;\"\u003eAdditionally, high-frequency components that were not originally designed for audio were implemented in the P20. This radical design resulted in an open and natural sounding preamplifier at a very competitive price.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eProduct Details:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;\"\u003eRemote control: Volume, source and mute controlled by the Hegel RC8\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;\"\u003eInputs: 1 x XLR balanced, 4 x RCA unbalanced and Home Theatre inputs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;\"\u003eOutputs: 1 x XLR balanced, 1 x RCA unbalanced and 1 x RCA recording outputs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;\"\u003eSignal to noise ratio: More than 130 dB balanced mode\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;\"\u003eCrosstalk: Less than -100 dB\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;\"\u003eDistortion: Less than 0.005%\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;\"\u003eIntermodulation: Less than 0.01% (19 kHz + 20 kHz)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;\"\u003eFinish: Black\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;\"\u003eDimensions\/weight US: 3.2\" x 17\" x 12\" (HxBxD), weight 22 lbs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat to expect in the box:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;\"\u003ePreamplifier\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;\"\u003eRemote control\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan id=\"docs-internal-guid-5a401363-7fff-4c98-638a-f456b649f4fc\"\u003eAudiolab Stereo \u0026amp; Video Center\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e","brand":"Hegel","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51813264884078,"sku":"HEGP20","price":3900.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0583\/1537\/4703\/files\/HEGP20.jpg?v=1738873584"},{"product_id":"hegel-p30a-preamplifier","title":"Hegel P30A Preamplifier","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHegel P30A Preamplifier - Hegel\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eBringing Forth Music Just As It Was Intended To Sound\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;\"\u003eThe P30A can be viewed as the conductor of your sound system. With poise and control it conveys all the details, the grandeur, the feeling, and the complexity of any piece of music or any audio that you may be running through your system. Like a conductor, the Hegel P30A brings forth the music just as it was intended to sound. It handles low key jazz, stadium rock and everything in between. Nothing added, and nothing subtracted.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003eControlling A Power Amplifier With A Signal That Is As True To The Music As Possible\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;\"\u003eThe P30A is Hegel’s reference preamplifier. Nicknamed “The Conductor” because its job is to control the power amplifier with a signal that is as true to the music as possible. Some say that the preamplifier is the most critical component in a great sounding system, and it is also the hardest to get right. The very low amplitude signals coming from the source are easily corrupted, so in-depth technical know-how and clever engineering are needed to make sure the signal stays the same all the way through the preamplifier. With the P30A Hegel has focused on creating a preamplifier that does just that.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTaking Extra Steps To Ensure Audio Fidelity\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;\"\u003eWhen Hegel builds a P30A, they make sure you get the best possible product by going above and beyond the standards of typical preamplifiers. First, they use single pair FET transistors that have no higher order harmonic distortion. Within any batch of transistors, there will always be slight measurement variations. This might be within the bounds of what is considered normal deviations, but for sensitive electronics like this, that simply isn't good enough. Therefore, Hegel's founder and chief engineer Bent measures and carefully matches those transistors that have the exact same values. Having perfectly matched transistors is of paramount importance to the performance of the preamplifier, and it makes the P30A sound very smooth and natural, without compromising on the details. Furthermore, the internal layout is designed in a way that makes the signal paths within the preamplifier as short as possible. This reduces the possibility of distortion coming from electrical interference. To further reduce distortion, Hegel also minimizes the number of electrical components the signal passes through. In the P30A the music signal only passes through two transistors and an ultra-low noise volume attenuator. The P30A also uses Hegel's patented SoundEngine technology. This actively monitors the music signal for corruptions and corrects for intermodulation distortion using a feed forward design. SoundEngine effectively removes distortion in real time as the signal is amplified.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFully Balanced All The Way Through\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;\"\u003eAll these steps make for a preamplifier that is very quiet and handles the sensitive low amplitude music signal as delicately as possible. Even so, distortion of the signal can still happen, but the P30A has one more feature that takes care of this. The P30A is fully balanced all the way through. This means you have two separate amplifiers, volume controls, and SoundEngine modules per channel. With this design, almost all leftover distortion is canceled out, and what you are left with is a signal that is as close to the original source material as possible.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMultiple Connections For Endless Opportunities\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;\"\u003eThe P30A offers a wide array of inputs and outputs. It features 2 balanced (XLR) and 3 unbalanced (RCA) inputs and a fixed level Home Theater input that allows you to integrate it into a Home Theater system. This input can also be configured to act as a normal input. On the other end you have one balanced (XLR) and two unbalanced (RCA) variable outputs that are all active, allowing you to connect several devices at the same time. One of the unbalanced RCA outputs can even be configured to be a fixed volume output. The P30A also has a 3.5 mm IR-direct input and a 12V trigger output connector. When you add it all up you get a highly versatile, extremely quiet, and natural sounding preamplifier that can be the heart of any high-end audio system. You get the P30A - A truly brilliant conductor of all music.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eProduct Details:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;\"\u003eFully balanced\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;\"\u003eHand matched components\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;\"\u003e\u0026gt; 130 dB SNR\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;\"\u003e2 XLR and 3 RCA inputs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;\"\u003eHome Theatre input\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;\"\u003eRemote control: Volume, source, and mute\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;\"\u003eInputs: 2 x XLR balanced, 3 x RCA unbalanced and Home Theatre inputs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;\"\u003eOutputs: 1 x XLR balanced and 2 x RCA unbalanced outputs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;\"\u003eOther connections: 3,5mm IR-direct jack, 3,5 mm jack 12V trigger output\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;\"\u003eSignal to noise ratio: More than 130 dB balanced mode\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; 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font-size: 12pt;\"\u003ePreamplifier\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;\"\u003ePower Cord\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;\"\u003eAccessory Box\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;\"\u003eRemote Control\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;\"\u003eUser Manual\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;\"\u003eAudiolab Stereo \u0026amp; Video Center\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e","brand":"Hegel","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51813264982382,"sku":"HEGP30A","price":9900.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0583\/1537\/4703\/files\/Hegel_P30A_angled.jpg?v=1738873603"},{"product_id":"hegel-d50-the-raven-reference-dac","title":"Hegel D50 (The Raven) Reference DAC","description":"\u003c!-- ======================================================\n     Hegel D50 (The Raven) Reference DAC — AL (bh-*) HTML\n     Uses your saved default formatting\/classes exactly\n     Sources: Hegel official D50 specs (inputs\/formats\/outputs\/performance) \n     ====================================================== --\u003e\n\u003cstyle\u003e\n  .bh-wrap{max-width:1100px;margin:0 auto;padding:1rem 1.25rem;line-height:1.6}\n  .bh-eyebrow{letter-spacing:.08em;text-transform:uppercase;font-size:.8rem;opacity:.7}\n  .bh-title{font-size:3rem;margin:.25rem 0 1rem}\n  .bh-sub{font-style:italic;margin:0 0 1.25rem}\n  .bh-grid{display:grid;gap:1.25rem}\n  @media(min-width:900px){.bh-grid{grid-template-columns:1.3fr .7fr;align-items:start}}\n  .bh-section{margin:2rem 0}\n  .bh-bullets{list-style:disc;padding-left:1.25rem;margin:.5rem 0 0}\n  .bh-specs{width:100%;border-collapse:collapse}\n  .bh-specs th,.bh-specs td{border:1px solid #e5e7eb;padding:.65rem;vertical-align:top}\n  .bh-specs th{width:42%;background:#f8fafc;text-align:left}\n  .bh-badge{display:inline-block;border:1px solid #e5e7eb;border-radius:999px;padding:.2rem .6rem;margin:.15rem .3rem 0 0;font-size:.85rem}\n  .bh-badges{margin-top:.5rem}\n  .bh-faq details{border:1px solid #e5e7eb;border-radius:.5rem;padding:0.75rem 1rem;margin:.5rem 0;background:#fafafa}\n  .bh-faq summary{font-weight:600;cursor:pointer}\n  .bh-note{font-size:.95rem;opacity:.9}\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"bh-wrap\" itemscope=\"\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Product\"\u003e\n\u003ch1 class=\"bh-title\" itemprop=\"name\"\u003eHegel D50 “The Raven” Reference DAC\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"bh-sub\"\u003ePurist fixed-output DAC • USB 32\/384 • DSD256 (DoP) • MQA 8× • AES\/EBU + Coax + Optical\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"bh-grid\"\u003e\n\u003c!-- LEFT COLUMN --\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003c!-- Overview --\u003e\n\u003csection id=\"overview\" class=\"bh-section\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eMeet the D50 “The Raven”\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp itemprop=\"description\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eHegel D50\u003c\/strong\u003e is a dedicated, no-compromise digital-to-analog converter built around a simple idea: \u003cstrong\u003edo one job exceptionally well\u003c\/strong\u003e. There’s no network streaming platform, no preamp stage, and no variable output— just a quiet, high-precision conversion path designed to pull out detail, space, and timing without adding edge or glare.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"bh-note\"\u003e“The Raven” name nods to its focus on clarity and insight—turning digital data into a natural, engaging musical presentation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c!-- Highlights --\u003e\n\u003csection id=\"highlights\" class=\"bh-section\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHighlights \u0026amp; Benefits\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"bh-bullets\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePurist DAC design\u003c\/strong\u003e — fixed line-level outputs for the cleanest signal path (pair with an integrated amp or preamp).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eComplete digital connectivity\u003c\/strong\u003e — AES\/EBU, coax (BNC + RCA), 2× optical, and USB for computers\/servers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHigh-resolution support\u003c\/strong\u003e — USB handles up to \u003cstrong\u003e32-bit\/384 kHz\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eDSD256 (DoP)\u003c\/strong\u003e, and \u003cstrong\u003eMQA 8×\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUltra-low noise performance\u003c\/strong\u003e — engineered for black backgrounds and effortless low-level detail.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBalanced or single-ended integration\u003c\/strong\u003e — fixed \u003cstrong\u003eXLR\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eRCA\u003c\/strong\u003e outputs for any two-channel system.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c!-- Technology \u0026 Design --\u003e\n\u003csection id=\"technology\" class=\"bh-section\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTechnology \u0026amp; Design\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFocused conversion, nothing extra\u003c\/strong\u003e — The D50 is built as a dedicated DAC (no streaming module or volume-controlled preamp section), keeping the internal architecture optimized for conversion and noise control.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInput-specific capability\u003c\/strong\u003e — AES\/EBU and coaxial S\/PDIF support up to \u003cstrong\u003e24\/192\u003c\/strong\u003e (plus \u003cstrong\u003eDSD64 (DoP)\u003c\/strong\u003e on AES\/EBU and coax), while optical S\/PDIF supports up to \u003cstrong\u003e24\/96\u003c\/strong\u003e. USB unlocks the full capability up to \u003cstrong\u003e32\/384\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eDSD256 (DoP)\u003c\/strong\u003e, and \u003cstrong\u003eMQA 8×\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSystem-friendly fixed outputs\u003c\/strong\u003e — Choose either the balanced XLR or unbalanced RCA fixed line-level outputs (both specified at \u003cstrong\u003e2.5 V\u003c\/strong\u003e) to match your amplifier\/preamp input preference.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c!-- FAQ --\u003e\n\u003csection id=\"faq\" class=\"bh-section bh-faq\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFAQ — D50 “The Raven”\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eIs the D50 a streamer?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. The D50 is a \u003cstrong\u003estandalone DAC\u003c\/strong\u003e only. You’ll connect a streamer, transport, TV, or computer via its digital inputs, then feed your amplifier or preamp from the D50’s fixed analog outputs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eDoes it have volume control?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe D50’s analog outputs are \u003cstrong\u003efixed\u003c\/strong\u003e. Use your integrated amplifier, preamp, or active speakers to control volume.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eWhat’s the best input to use?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you’re using a music server\/computer, \u003cstrong\u003eUSB\u003c\/strong\u003e provides the highest supported resolution. For transports\/streamers, \u003cstrong\u003eAES\/EBU\u003c\/strong\u003e or \u003cstrong\u003ecoaxial\u003c\/strong\u003e are excellent choices; optical can be ideal when electrical isolation is helpful.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eWill it work with my system?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe D50 offers both \u003cstrong\u003ebalanced XLR\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eRCA\u003c\/strong\u003e fixed outputs, so it integrates easily with most two-channel amps and preamps. If you want help choosing the right connection method for your source and cable run length, we can guide you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c!-- Why Buy From Us --\u003e\n\u003csection id=\"why-buy\" class=\"bh-section\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy Buy From Us\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"bh-bullets\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAuthorized Hegel Dealer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSystem Design \u0026amp; Component Matching Expertise\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStreamer\/TV\/Transport Integration Support\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLifetime Technical Support\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- RIGHT COLUMN --\u003e\n\u003caside\u003e\u003c!-- Specs --\u003e\n\u003csection id=\"specs\" class=\"bh-section\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eD50 Specs\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"bh-specs\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eProduct Type\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStandalone digital-to-analog converter (fixed-output DAC)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDigital Inputs\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e1 × AES\/EBU\u003c\/strong\u003e (S\/PDIF) — up to 24\/192, DSD64 (DoP), MQA 8×\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1 × Coax (BNC)\u003c\/strong\u003e (S\/PDIF) — up to 24\/192, DSD64 (DoP), MQA 8×\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1 × Coax (RCA)\u003c\/strong\u003e (S\/PDIF) — up to 24\/192, DSD64 (DoP), MQA 8×\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2 × Optical\u003c\/strong\u003e (S\/PDIF) — up to 24\/96, MQA 8×\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1 × USB\u003c\/strong\u003e — up to 32\/384, DSD256 (DoP), MQA 8×\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eLine Level Outputs\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1 × Unbalanced fixed (RCA), 2.5 V\u003cbr\u003e1 × Balanced fixed (XLR), 2.5 V\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eAnalog Bandwidth\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMore than 0 Hz – 100 kHz\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSignal-to-Noise Ratio\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMore than 100 dB\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eNoise Floor\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTypically −150 dB\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDistortion\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLess than 0.0002 %\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePower Use (Standby)\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLess than 0.5 W\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePower Use (On)\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLess than 20 W\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDimensions (W × D × H)\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e17 × 12 × 3.9 in (43 × 30.5 × 9.9 cm)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWeight\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e14.55 lb (6.6 kg)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSold As\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSingle DAC unit\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c!-- What's in the Box --\u003e\n\u003csection id=\"whats-in-the-box\" class=\"bh-section\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat’s in the Box\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"bh-bullets\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHegel D50 “The Raven” Reference DAC\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAC power cord\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUser manual \u0026amp; documentation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c!-- Optional note --\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"bh-section\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"bh-note\"\u003eTip: For maximum performance, use your streamer’s best digital output (AES\/EBU or coax where available), and keep power and signal cables separated.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/aside\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cmeta itemprop=\"brand\" content=\"Hegel\"\u003e \u003cmeta itemprop=\"category\" content=\"Digital-to-Analog Converters, DACs\"\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- (Optional) Add Product\/FAQ JSON-LD here if desired --\u003e","brand":"Hegel","offers":[{"title":"Local Area Delivery","offer_id":53187257991534,"sku":"HEGD50","price":4900.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Store Pick-up","offer_id":53187258024302,"sku":"HEGD51","price":4900.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0583\/1537\/4703\/files\/hegel-d50-dac.jpg?v=1767980310"}],"url":"https:\/\/audiolab.com\/collections\/hegel-pre-amplifiers.oembed","provider":"Audiolab","version":"1.0","type":"link"}