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Hegel h390 review forum. In short, the H360 held its own.

• Hegel h390 review forum I. davidf Well-known member. Hi guys I’m new to this forum and shall we say fresh audiophile. When not listening to headphones, will be using the KLH model 5 speakers for now. Not the best Blade sound I have heard. Nov 29, 2021 #988 I put a link to the ASR review of this Hegel at Darko's YouTube review and Darko has disabled comments now and blanked out the comments. H390 Reviews. Has any testing on Hegel H390 and H590 Integrated amplifiers been done and can the results be shared. I stream directly with the H390. Been itching to move up from the H390 to H590. Unbelievable improvement right away over my twenty year old Rotel RSX 1065. Jun 18, 2014 99 4 0 But the dac in the Hegel H390 is a lot better and I’m umming and arring atm to decide between it and a Qutest Dac. Hifi Pig. Congratulations on your new Hegel H390. This is not necessarily the test There are many reviews of audio hardware and expert members to help answer your questions. Joined Aug 1, 2021 Messages 1,452 Likes 1,439. Dec 30, 2020 #147 As a Hegel H190 amp user I would love to read a detailed review and measurements of Hegel amp here. Reactions: diddley. Published 23 June 2020 - 3:40 pm Moving into a smaller room, negated the necessity for separates, so based solely on reputation, internet reviews and videos, intense research, and the auditioning of other brands, I opted for the Hegel H390. The Norwegian design, like all the Luxman c900u/m900u and Hegel H390. Can't decide. Review: Rega Aethos Analog reference amplifier. Anyway, the thing gets pretty good reviews. Oct 12, 2024. steve59 Major Contributor. Hi. I am planning to buy the H390, and before that I would like to like if it will auto power on with the TV and AV receiver?? When I turn on the TV, it automatically turns on the AV receiver (SR8015). Perhaps this is more critical in the SoundEngine2 circuitry used by Hegel. I would demo all the options. Why not review some Hegel amps? Hello, Has any testing on Hegel H390 and H590 Integrated amplifiers been done and can the results be shared. Display results as threads; Useful Searches. High damping factor which makes the drivers dynamic, is one of the highest for class ab you can get. Jan 13, 2023 #41 room treatment . NO discernible difference was detected between Hegel h390 internal DAC and Mytek Manhattan ii DAC in level He wants a warmer sound and he has a Hegel 190 amp. Thanks a lot! YouTube indeed hosts a 101 glowing reviews on the unit, but not one of the gushing videos showed the exuberant reviewer setting the H390 up to a computer or smartphone etc. Joined Aug 13, 2020 Messages 2,699 Likes 3,970 Location Michigan. The H590 was a pretty significant upgrade to the H390. Really does a good job doing all it is set out to do, in one chassis. Joined Feb 10, 2021 Messages 679 Likes 378. Jul 3 and measure-perfect amps and I was just drawn to some of the other subjective reviews of the h390 and up, Right now, the Hegel H390 and Kef R3 Metas sound GREAT in my room, and I look forward to turning them on every time. NAIM Uniti Nova; 8. The MA5300 About Press Copyright Contact us Creators Advertise Developers Terms Privacy Policy & Safety How YouTube works Test new features NFL Sunday Ticket Press Copyright . Since then I moved into Hegel H390 which I got a good deal on from the authorized dealer and have sold McIntosh. We start with a session on the Focals and then carry it to the DALI Phantoms. Pass Labs INT-150 Bob_in_OKC, Feb 14, 2020 #6. The sound was excellent, but not as light and airy as the LFD. The dark horse(s) are the Monitor Audio PL200, these have a similar sonic transparency and speed that the ATC's possess, so I should really listen to them too. Home. Amplification For Sale / Trade. I’m currently auditioning a Hegel H390 amp. Google Hegel reviews, there’s plenty out there. Classifieds. NiagaraPete Major Contributor. The only weak point of this forum is the total lack of measurement of anything deemed "expensive" or very expensive the 590 is hegels statemen product and for pric/power comparisons the h390 at $6k would be a better match. McIntosh MA252; 5. Bang for buck I'd get more from the Aethos personally. Feb 24, 2022 #1,221 This is a review and detailed measurements of the Hegel H95 integrated amplifier with DAC and streaming support. Upgrades in the future. Hegel H390 Home. Hegel H95 Review (Streaming Amplifier) outstanding sound, but if you choose the acoustics correctly, it will play no worse than analogues for its price. com is owned and operated by M2N Limited, company number 03997482, registered in England and Wales. I could not find any mention of an impedance matching circuit on the HD12 in either reviews or on Hegel’s website, Hegel H390 • Comparison with Other Models: The H390 offers more power and features than the H190 but is positioned below the flagship models like the H590. Awhile back in my audio journey, I had a Hegel H360 that was even more distant and lighter sounding, so it could be that it is just the Hegel sound. BOW Technologies ZZ-8. Thread starter Diseasex; Forum Donor. What I can tell you is that H390 is going to be replaced in September/October, There will not be any announcement of new products until August. Although one has to admit the CA Edge does look sexy. Joined Jan 15, 2020 Messages 4,857 Likes 7,533. looking forward to simons thoughts on this model compared to his current hegel I wanted more power than I was getting with my A-S801 (100W into 8ohms), so I decided to try the H390 (250W into 8ohms, Hegel reports that this doubles (500W) into Yes - been using the Hegel H390 for the last few months. Double monophonic and 250w. I just cannot get over how messy the Hegel There are many reviews of audio hardware and expert members to help answer your questions. I heard the Hegel 360 with KEF Blade 1 and it was good. Audio (USA) EISA High-End Amplifier 2019-2020 (Europe) Haute Fidelite (France) I thought only Naim amps have hum issues. Have heard the H390 enough times to know it checks few if any boxes for me, even for a second system. Op, if you want a warmer sound, your going to need to move away from B&W speakers especially with your Hegel. Hegel h390 internal DAC vs Chord Hugo TT2. When I stream to Hegel's inbuilt streamer using my iPad, the iPad controls the output to the streamer and I can use the iPad as volume control. The H390 is an amazing integrated, in it's own right, but when I purchased very large, inefficient speakers, I needed even more power then what the H390 had to offer, so I decided to upgraded to the H590. I ended up getting the H390 for two reasons. It's a lot cheaper at US$6,000, and as such, will have far Review, measurements and discussions of LP format. Long term review of the H390 with comparison to H190. I come from Parasound hca 1500a amp looking into the Benchmark ahb2 or a Hegel h190 or h390. Iwf; Break in on the H390 was not particularly drastic or jarring, but the amplifier did like about 100 hours to loosen up after sounding a bit tight and thin out of the box. I am really enjoying the system. Jan 13, 2024 Hegel H390, Sonneteer Byron CD, Tannoy 611, dual BK XLS200 (stereo) subs. Was a Hegel H20 few months old for only £1500. I have about four analog devices and if I need to use a DAC, the Vega has me covered. the McIntosh damping factor of "greater than 40. Last year decided to splurge and purchased a Hegel h190 & ATC SCM 40. The H390 supports MQA, DSD64 on S/PDIF How many times does a Hegel fanboy spew "4000 damping factor". USD$6,000. Joined Jan 1, 2019 Messages 5,367 Likes 11,720 Location São Paulo, Brazil. Then I saw every publication in my bookmarks gave similar glowing reviews and I thought, why not? As I said above, my favourite amp is the Sugden A21a. It has an extremely high damping factor and will drive practically any speaker to it's fullest, including my notoriously inefficient It’s a very good amp. I have tried mConnect directly using the Network connection (the Hegel is uPnP compatible - and mConnect acts as an UpNp app) including streaming MQA. The H390 is a fine integrated with a really nice DAC but in my room, system, the L-509x is much better across the board. H190 plays very differently Forum Donor. Since the H600 had left such a lasting impression on me, I Hegel H390 $6K (I think the H590 is $11K, so still kinda in the ballpark The Luxman on your list has gotten some seriously enthusiastic reviews. A British Audiophile does a review of the Atoll and speaks very highly of it but says he still prefers the Hegel as it's more detailed, I'm not convinced though that youtube reviewers are entirely unbiased and have seen comments A little over half the price of the mighty H590 amp, in a slimmer design and with very similar facilities and output, this new arrival from Norway is a sure-fire bargain They're clearly fans of the old buckled swash at Hegel: having evoked Master And Commander in announcing its £9000 H590 flagship amplifier [HFN Oct '18], the Norwegian company says it's calling the new Hegel H390 was mentioned as competition above. It all just goes back to your ears and what they like My main concern is reviews of Harbeth talk about "warmth" and possibly less revealing. Does anyone have more information about this H400. Excellent choice. Joined Feb 29, 2016 Messages 10,880 Likes 16,194 Location As I looked into Purify class D, etc. AVForums. Sony ES600VW Projector, 110" motorized screen, Yamaha 2060 AVR, A forum community dedicated to Hegel H390 Integrated Amplifier Review | - StereoNET Australia - Hi Fi & Home Cinema News . I had a H360 for a few years in my 2ch system in a room 14'x25'. It felt like I had new speakers. So much so, I The H590 is a little bit better, and more powerful, but that is only important when your speakers' impedance dips very low (the H590 doubles more or less down to 1 Ohm, while the H390 does this down to 2 Ohm). I was leaning towards the Hegel H390 but the brand new NAD M33 seems to be getting some great reviews and as a bonus looks much better than the Hegel H390. Joined Dec 18, 2019 Messages 1,046 Likes 757. So it seems Hegel might sound at least somewhat different than other amps: a guy who like Hegel sound Forum Donor. Joined May 12, 2019 Messages 6,532 Likes 6,148. gsp1971 Senior Member. Transparency in production, consistency and parts quality has always been another issue with Hegel. REVIEW – SOUNDSTAGE AWARD – EISA HIGH-END AMPLIFIER 2019-2020 REVIEW – HIFI NEWS The Hegel example interests me because I considered buying a while back. Joined Nov 6, 2018 Messages 3,538 Likes 5,825 Location Nashville. Digital inputs and a streaming module compatible with AirPlay and UPnP transmission. It is on kind loan from a member and costs US $2000. Joined Jun 23, 2021 Messages 2,220 Likes 2,025 Location Canada. I use an Arcam SR250 for movie duties with a Cyrus Stereo 200 as it's power amp. As for the Hegel H390, why so many on the used market anyhow, putting the issue of aesthetics in the long term , Also A British Audiophile has great reviews of Hegel. Desktop. I know many put no faith in reviews but that's another story. Sadly, I found that I preferred the A-S801 with my B&W 704 S2 speakers. This is a review and detailed measurements of the Hegel H95 integrated amplifier with DAC and subs and personal tastes I chose the C399, but the Lyngdorf TDAI-1120 is a forum favourite for good reason. Europe; Sell a terrific Hegel 390 amplifier. It's decent enough but much prefer external. 6m and I stream music from my pc (foobar2000 and There are many reviews of audio hardware and expert members to help answer your questions. Desire to learn and share knowledge of science required. The sound was much tighter, fuller bass and midrange and the overall dynamics were great improved. I liked the McIntosh, but Hegel has the heft I was looking for in sound. This product arrived on the scene at the Munich High End Show in 2019 as a cut-down version of Hegel's huge H590. My power starts with an Audience, AR6 conditioner Hegel H95 Review (Streaming outstanding sound, but if you choose the acoustics correctly, it will play no worse than analogues for its price. I got the Hegel H390 about 6 months ago. 2's compared to the LFD. The Hegel h390 is 250 wpc and also has a damping factor of 4,000 (that's not a misprint) vs. However, when I heard the Hegel and Blades the top-of-the-line Hegel DAC was used. I have a pair of Focal Aria 926s coming my way by FedEx freight. In fact I don't know anything about DAC specifications, etc. Come join the discussion about home audio/video, TVs, projectors, screens, receivers, speakers, projects, DIY’s, product reviews, accessories, classifieds, and more! Show Less . 5 x 2. Thank you! EDIT: I just wanted to add that I’m looking for something more analog than anything. There are many reviews of audio hardware and expert members to help answer Forum Donor. I have a question regarding my recently purchased Hegel H390 amplifier. It only says Norway on the back. Hegel is fantastic also so a lot depends on if you have always wanted a McIntosh. Published 16 July 2021 - 6:00 am Geir Nordby. Correct your speakers with REW You've got some bass peaks that can be eq'd down (rew will suggest the filters) and you can apply them using equaliser APO and the Peace interface. Thread starter tallbeardedone; Start date Oct 1, 2022; Prev. Rega Aethos lacks something significant, Naim Supernait 3 – with turntable input – is one of the options. Will it also turn on the H390 (HT bypass) automatically? I’m curious if anyone has similar devices and can confirm this for me. Among the best money can buy if you can swing that. It made me want to Hell, I have plenty of stuff that's made in China, Taiwan, Korea, whatever. Andrewjvt New member. I was researching a lot and ended up completing a system with Hegel h390 and focal Diablo utopia but now I want more unfortunately! My room is 4. . The H390's bass is incredible but the whole presentation seemed kinda distant (10 to 15 rows back). Over the years, I’ve spent tens of thousands on this hobby, and the H390 stands out as a remarkable piece of equipment. A forum community dedicated to home theater owners and join the discussion about home audio/video, TVs, projectors, screens, receivers, speakers, projects, DIY’s, product reviews, accessories, classifieds, and more! Show Less . Lately, I have been thinking of maybe upgrading my system by adding an external DAC. Not heard Nord class d but they also get good reviews. Hegel H390 Integrated Amplifier. There's an excellent YouTube video about using REW by a chap called Julian Krause. Frankly, I can't imagine getting more for what I spent. Joined Jan 15, 2020 Messages 4,660 Likes 7,251. Apr 11, 2023 Interested if anyone's compared any of the Naim Supernait 3, Atoll IN300 or Hegel H190 and if so what their thoughts and comparisons were. Most of my cables are Audioquest including Rocket 88 speaker cables. Reviewer. Also here are two reviews one prising Hegel H90 and the other not liking H390 sound but they both speak about common Hegel sound characteristics First of all both reviews sing the praises of the Hegel, The is a new Hegel H400 comming. Hegel H590 There are many reviews of audio hardware and expert members to help answer your questions. Description. Here are some significant variations: In terms of power output, the Hegel H390 outperforms the McIntosh MA5300. Jan 13, 2023 Hi Audiogon forum. Reviews. At the very least, the Hegel Support website should have hosted step by step videos on the process, but "nope". Jan 15, 2023 #82 s/hegel-h95-review-streaming-amplifier. Joined Oct 1, 2018 Messages 826 Likes 1,226. Sep 16, 2022 #4 At least in the US, both of those products are premium at $6000 USD. I heard a Hegel integrated for the first time (not sure what model), a very painful listening experience. Hifi News; Hifi Reviews. The H390 is very much at the tip of the spear in Hegel's pursuit of making mainstream sources sound their very best. 28435/ if you haven't seen it. New posts Search forums. Hegel H190 or H390 ? Jump to Latest A forum community dedicated to home theater owners and enthusiasts. com: Morning. Forums. Always here for The Hegel was chunkier in the bass sound and not at clear in the mids and highs. Really does a Forum rules Only paying dealers announced (availability, timeline, pricing, etc. A. I'll check eBay now . By pvanosta November 7, 2019 in General In short, the H360 held its own. The combination of amped sonic astuteness, streaming, and a great interface and display – an all in one ‘takeaway’. , 111 Peter The Norwegian audio company Hegel’s legendary H390 integrated amplifier has been released for some time. Judging by the way amps like Naim’s Uniti Atom / Nova or NAD’s M33 Masters are raved about online, especially by many reviewers, it’s not hard to envisage why they are so popular. Click here to have your audio equipment measured for free! Hi guys I’m new to this forum and shall we say fresh audiophile. Lab Report If Hegel's mammoth H590 [HFN Oct '18] and H390 There's a review dropping tomorrow on YouTube from British Audiophile, I think. Also worth considering : Marantz Model 40n, Yamaha R Actually I own the Hegel H390 but due to circumstances I’m Forum Donor. After all my research, the I was either going to get a Luxman, L-507 or the L-505UX MKll, the Hegel, H590 or the H390. It’s a very good amp, but felt the DAC could be better. This means lower jitter on S/PDIF inputs too. Explore Our Forums. Give the Hegel H390 a passing glance and There are many reviews of audio hardware and expert members to help answer your questions. The original intention of the H360 is to be a power amplifier with an integrated DAC and network audio streaming function, and the Hegel H390 is considered as an upgraded version of H360. Joined Jun 16, 2020 Messages 11,546 Likes 20,690 Location Netherlands. The warmer the h390 is a new model, hence, rick may not of experience of it but i may be wrong. Forum Donor. Waiting for one to drop at a good used price (H600 has been out for a while) I do wish Hegel would make the DAC/streamer modular. Audio. Joined Dec 9, 2019 Messages 24,475 Likes 25,159 Location Canada. Joined Sep 4, 2021 Messages 9,838 Likes 17,166 Location UK/Cheshire. Short answer: the Hegel mopped the floor with my Peachtree. The Cyrus performs double Nad m33 and hegel h390 are both high-end amplifiers with exceptional sound quality and unique features. Concluding; 10. Incidentally there seem to be huge numbers of used H390s on the market at very good prices, so don't buy new if you go that route. The Hegel H390, on the other hand, is similarly powerful, and still a superb amplifier. Regards, Quique. It LOOKS like it's made in Norway. So when Hegel introduced the H360’s successor, the H390, without raising the price of $6000 USD, it was easy to accept one for review. i found the onboard dac of the h390 to be excellent, as good as well reputed outboard dacs in roughly the sub $2000 range (think dena pontus, upper soekris, better w4s and so on), sonically it is on the clear and precise side, not romantic or particularly warm, very extended highs with a good amount of treble energy, expansive imaging, a sound most would As a Hegel H390 owner driving some Vandersteen Treo CTs, I can only say the sound is much more neutral than any Mcintosh I've heard (which IMO usually much warmer). The perfect tool for content creators. Recent Posts; Roon Ready certification was pending as I was completing this review. Comments; changing results with other speakers. Hegel H390; 4. 5m x 3. Back in the spring, I received a review sample of Hegel’s newest integrated amplifier, the H400 ($6995). Review: Hegel H390 Half the price, the same brute power. Editor. It works seamlessly with all the working parts in one unit. g. One amplifier matches easily, the other doesn’t Let’s start with the reviews. But when you're looking at these Hegel products, nowhere on the equipment does it say where it's made. Hegel H95 Review (Streaming Amplifier) Otherwise I’ll Hegel h390 over the M33 because of the sound reviews, feels more my speed. Georg Wilhelm Friedrich Hegel (/ˈheɪɡəl/; German: [ˈɡeːɔɐ̯k ˈvɪlhɛlm ˈfʁiːdʁɪç ˈheːɡəl]; amp audiophile comparison hegel naim review Replies: 18; Forum: Hi-Fi Systems & Separates; Question Hegel Hegel h390 or mark levinson Forum Donor. the Hegel H390, Yes, I have, but I admit that the review on this forum caught my attention. I’ve owned a couple of Hegel integrated amps and they are pretty neutral sounding and B&W speakers pair better with warmer sounding amps like Classe or McIntosh. Review: Rotel Michi X3 Fantastic high-end amplifier. Bob_in_OKC Forum Resident. WANTED: Happy members who like to discuss audio and other topics related to our interest. MKoM Toronto Hegel H390 Closeout - ***SPECIAL PRICING*** Say good bye to the H390, a Six months ago I went from an old Rotel 140 watt per channel integrated to the Hegel h390. SoundStage HiFi (USA) Audio (Germany) Audiophilia (USA) AVMAG (Brazil) Darko. Joined Aug 29, 2019 Messages 4,316 Likes 5,537 Location UK. Nov 27, 2021 #653 Hegel h390 and focal Diablo utopia. I brought a friends Topping D90 (MQA) DAC, and connected to the XLR of the Hegel - and the difference was absolute. This is not a forum for review or debate of the merits of various technologies and products being announced. 6m and I stream music from my pc (foobar2000 and tidal) Guttenbergs review of the above View: Hegel H95 review. Amazon. I found it a little hard sounding on top. The Hegel H390 should – of course – be better (and it’s also 500 euros more expensive by the way partly due to the better dac and more powerful streaming board). Joined Nov 6, 2018 Messages 1,467 Likes 4,893. And boy, did the H390 not disappoint!!! I'll make this short and sweet. I first listened to th Forum List Help members What's new New threads New posts Latest activity. Just to be polite in the house so even though I am leaning towards the Hegel H390, wondering how I would get around the lack of a headphone jack. MOON 340i; 6. Reviews in the consumer but I suspect that the H95 is not quite the abhorrent disaster some forum members paint it to be of over 2,000 for the I listen to a lot of music. May The two great offers I have come across are the Hegel 190 and MF M6si. hman, Feb 14, 2020 #5. As far as the speakers, I too moved on to towers. Hi all. Mar 10, 2021 #164 Hope all the forum members have had a good Christmas and looking forward to the new year. The Hegel H390 amp is a real explosion of power, which at half the price of the H590 gives almost the same listening pleasure. Nov 25, 2021 #81 A British Audiophile - Hegel H95 Amplifier Review Lab Report If Hegel's mammoth H590 [HFN Oct '18] and H390 [HFN Aug Accuphase E480 or Hegel H390. LETRA. It delivers a sitting further back presentation, and it has a lot of power. Tighter bass clean midrange and overall better The h120 and H390 I reviewed have loads of detail and are far from bland amps. Feb 20, 2022 #2 This is a review and detailed measurements of the Hegel H95 integrated amplifier with DAC and streaming support. I currently use the LFE (R) input on the SVS from my AVR and the Low pass filter is set to LFE. While the digital setup in the H390 is top notch, I have noticed that many of the reviews of the H390 pairs it with a separate streamer There was a review by HifiCritic pitting the H390 against the Krell K-300i and the Mark Levinson 5805. Using B&W 804 D3 speakers. It was an immediate massive difference and upgrade. Pity this was not 6 months earlier. I own a pair of Spendor A7 speakers which I feel are amazing with anything you throw at them. A lot less expensive than you would think. I recieved my A6 and have it connected to my Hegel H160 via Coaxial, Forum Donor. Indeed, this is so capable that without some further parameters (room size, music preferences, etc. Or best offer Ships to. I have Hegel products (H190, H390 and HD25). Without further ado, let's jump right in, starting with the system in the Hegel room, which was bright, clean, and crisp—and that was just the room. There are many reviews of audio hardware and expert members to help answer your Hegel h390 and focal Diablo Jan 27, 2022 Messages 466 Likes 294. May 20, 2023 #527 High-end integrated amplifiers that deliver exceptional performance and a variety of features are the McIntosh MA5300 and Hegel H390. ). There’s a comparison between that and the Hegel h390 which makes it hard to choose between the two, or I have had the H190 for a few months then went to the H390 which has been with me now 4 months, also listened to a H590 but not in my room or on my speakers I will say i do think the H390 is nearer to the H590 then the H190 to the H390 Also here are two reviews one prising Hegel H90 and the other not liking H390 sound but they both speak about common Hegel sound characteristics (pitch-black background and instrument popping out of that background etc. Here's the link. Denafrips Audio- New Ares-15 Dac - sale price ⬇️ New -Ares I'd go for the M33 over the H390 so I'm sure it's a big step up from the H190. Hegel H390 £4900 The new midrange amplifier in Hegel’s integrated Good reviews for both, but +1 on separates. I just bought a Hegel H390 and use this partly for HT Bypass. Ok. I have had Hegel H80, H190 and H390. Seriously the H390 which hums clearly has a fault as no reviews from around the world have not mentioned such a specific issue. is it possible for a DAC upgrade (from the internal DAC in my Hegel h390 to, say, Forum Donor. Hegel h390 and focal Diablo utopia. I am told the Hegel 390 using the internal DAC is smoother than the 360. Soundstage was a tie but Rega edged it with depth, in another review a 'walk in' depth is quoted & I hear that. I was deciding for a few months between the Hegel H390 and the NAD M33 and am happy that I chose the NAD M33! That's a weird thing to say because that's pretty much what I I have, NAD for one and that's why I bought one. The H590 put the vice-grip to my speakers to a greater degree than did the H390. The new Hegel H390 is different, and you also get DAC and streaming integrated. Review Index. Choosing between them may come down to personal preference This review highlights the design and build quality of I think I have narrowed my replacement down to the Hegel H390 or the NAD M33. 01-31-2024 at 03:13pm . Sadly, my girlfriend has been working from home, so I haven’t been able to listen to it nearly as much as I would like, but I have left it on for the past 125 hours and have logged maybe 18 hours of listening during that time. Details; Discussions; Posts; This discussion; Message User; 1,206 posts. Let’s dive in The H400 is a Class A/B circuit arranged in a dual-mono configuration to offer 250wpc into 8 Ohms. What's new. I just not getting what those number actually mean - I could get Hegel H360 or Vincent SV700 or Rotel Michi X5 and need Ok. What’s Best Forum is THE forum for high end audio, product reviews, advice and sharing experiences on the best of everything else. bigtwin. Check out the New Day Records YouTube channel for his review using the Hegel. After waiting awhile, I decided that I wanted to try a Hegel, based on the reviews that I have read and, more Search this forum only. Musical Fidelity A5 / M6i / M6si or Hegel H160 join the discussion about home audio/video, TVs, projectors, screens, receivers, speakers, projects, DIY’s, product reviews, accessories, classifieds, and more! Show Less The Fora platform includes forum software by XenForo. 5 and listening space 3. Listed by: quique77 (0) I was also looking at the hegel h390 at the end i go home with the gato 400s. Joined May 21, 2019 Messages 4,036 Likes 6,856. Joined Sep 20, 2018 Messages 5,345 Likes 21,468 Location Paris. I gotta admit though my Harbeths do sound sublime with the Pass Labs INT 250. No question I'm upgrading. A forum community dedicated to home theater owners and enthusiasts. I recently acquired an H390; pairing it with Wilson Sabrinas. Last week I auditioned the two, side by side, in the same room on a pair of Dynaudio Contour 20s. the H590. I can't imagine them not sounding exemplary with a Hegel H390 or H590. NAD M32; 7. • Sound Characteristics: It provides a significant upgrade in sound quality over entry-level models, offering more detailed and dynamic sound. Both the Hegel H390 and NAD M33 are about $7,000 MSRP in Canada and both seem to be getting great reviews. Thanks. VerticalScope Inc. Thread starter RoA; Start date Dec 2, 2022; Toggle sidebar Toggle sidebar. Only one company here, Hegel, offers even lower priced amplifiers: the £1500 H90 and the H190, at £3200, are good choices for those who can’t quite stretch to the H390 – even though as we’ll see, extending the spending is very much worthwhile. 5 pounds, Hans and Doug were thoroughly impressed with the AKM DAC in the H590 and H390, Amplifier Review - Hifi Pig's review of the Hegel H190 Integrated Amplifier with onboard DAC. Sep 3, 2022 #2 their ranges. But because it's not, I feel it's kind of misleading. We just put the amplifiers in alphabetical order in the menu. Reactions: DavidEdwinAston. Just looking for some guidance from anyone who has experience of the above question. This model replaces the H390 , which Doug Schneider wrote about in December 2019. Reactions: MacCali. I stream via UPnP Tidal MqA and Denafrips Audio- Pontus-15- Dac Excellent review ⬇️ New Pontus-15 Dac . There are many reviews of audio hardware and expert members to help answer your questions. 9″W × 17. Yes, it can play loud and has bass control but so does a Crown XLS 2502 power amp. There was an immediate and significant difference. Turned out the units were in Melbourne (I'm in Sydney) and they didn't want to transport to their local store to demo. Now many say that Hegel match well with Maggies - so I guess that may be the preferred choice. Demo stock of the H390 and H590 predecessors were advertised at local dealer at a decent discount. Joined Jan 9, 2019 Messages 7,513 I would also wait a few months incase the Hegel h390 shows up after you have just brought the h190. Would you be so kind to point what amp You've read the reviews, and they're absolutely true—the Hegel H390 is one of the best high-value hi-fi components I’ve ever owned. Should be interesting . Among the vertical cue of Hegel integrated amps you see in the following Having seen a brief exchange recently about the quality or otherwise of the dac onboard the Hegel H90 made me think about the dac on board by own On another forum, And out of interest we've got a dem with a client lined up for the DAC within the H390 vs Pontus II R-2R DAC. Of course reviews are not absolute record however it is a reliable indication. (among the H90, H390 and the beast that is the H590) the H190 this is no “baby brother” and comes in at a strong 19kg. Hifi News, Hifi Reviews, AND MUCH MORE. 1; 2; Audio Newbie/Beginner Technical Forum; Replies 4 Views 622. well regarded manufacturer on this forum. Yamaha A-S3000; 9. Low325 New member. I don't know how Hegel's internal DAC compares with the DACs out there. " That’s the nickname being lent by Hegel to its latest ‘mid-tier’ streaming integrated amplifier: the H400 replaces the H390 to sit between the H190v and flagship H600 in Hegel’s range. The H390 DAC is truly excellent, but the pre-amp and power amp sections are even better and can handle a better source and DAC. Sound stage with the Hegel was wide and deep, and what most impressed me was the ease with which the Hegel drove the 40. Better highs, much better soundstaging width and depth, more detail and bass is comparable. The Hegel H390 uses the AK4493 and apparently uses the same exact DAC board as the H590. Thanks! Forum Donor. First off, this thing is an absolute power-house. The best single upgrade I’ve ever made. I watch hundreds of hours of reviews and went to Axpona simply because I A film about the Hegel H390 Integrated Streaming Amp. Hegel H95 Review (Streaming Amplifier) Thread starter amirm; Forum Donor. of course the NAD M33 came up. I bought it to replace/upgrade my trusty old A-S801 amplifier that I enjoy so In the H390, all digital inputs are given the same extra jitter reduction treatment as used in the USB and Network inputs. Hegel is a no brainer of a purchase. H190 plays very differently. It’s the upgrade version of the Hegel H360 integrated amplifier. With the Hegel, in order to connect to the sub, would it be the Left Variable Line level output to the (L) input of the SVS? do I then need to change the Low pass filter to 60-80Hz (assuming it is It's difficult to find a less than stellar review anywhere of the SCM40s, I think the control of the Hegel would work well with them. It is clearly audible from at least 3 metres I've not had the H390 but am confident it's a gem and very powerful. Hegel says the H600’s new streaming platform allows for future upgrades such as Qobuz Connect. 5″D and weighing 48. Joined Oct 25, 2019 Messages 11,974 Likes 16,563. radix Major Contributor. Joined Dec 6, 2019 Messages 183 Location San Diego. Always here for How about the H390 or the H590? Or how about some of their lower powered amps? Why not review some Hegel amps? Thread starter Deleted member 18434; Forum Donor. ) that $10k is going to open up an unmanageably long list of speaker choices for you. Analog inputs only, but Have you thought to try any other integrated amp's at a similar price, e. Better highs, much better soundstaging width and First off, this thing is an absolute power-house. Digital Volume vs a Passive pre amp. Joined Sep 20, 2018 Messages 5,435 Likes 22,022 Location Paris. Full Forum Listing. Joined May 26, 2021 Messages 494 Likes 872 Location Europe. All three amplifiers have strengths. Still a bad result for an amp with >80 db sinad, but higher than the 66db threshold, if that is the limit of acceptance. Measuring 6. AKA-Chuck G, SirMarc and Acapella48 like this. However, before making a purchase, you should take into account some distinctions between the two. The H390 plays very differently. 0:00 Intro1:26 Specs2:09 Why Hegel?3:13 My concerns5:17 Physical differences6:52 Dual Mono8:21 DAC loop9 I would take a Luxman over a Hegel any day. I bought a new Hegel H390 last week and it arrived last Thursday. Jan 13, 2023 #42 Europe's busiest forums, with independent news and expert reviews, for TVs, Home Cinema, Hi-Fi, Movies, Gaming, Tech and more. Jan 20, 2024 #1,484 Matt_Holland said: A few years ago I bought a used Hegel H390 amplifier. ) and not on the merits of the products themselves. Joined Dec 21, 2020 Messages 2,105 Likes 3,132. Both are much more expensive than the Hegel, but in the review the Hegel easily came out on top. While I’m impressed with the sound quality, I have a concern that there is quite a noticeable electrical ‘hum’ coming from the chassis of the device. Reactions: Bmoze. I have never read a review of Hegel amps that ran to the negative. I have the H390 and TDAI-3400 on permanent demonstration. streaming interface. I’d put Arcam, Pass Labs, and Macintosh in that category — their higher end stuff anyway. I am a Hegel, Michi and Lyngdorf dealer. May 29, 2021 #2 It’s a very good amp. Jan 19, 2023 #105 Diseasex said: Had another Hegel question, if I were to get the H390 and I have an SVS PB2000. Aug 26, 2021 After reading many excellent reviews of the Hegel amps, I tried an H390 and it was a worthwhile upgrade on the Exposures and certainly better than the Nord 1200s, not cheap but I All 3 below offer much less power output than the Hegel H390 (the Marantz comes close), all are analog only, all have list price >> Hegel H390, 250W 8 Ohms, See post#2720 (Topping E30 DAC Review | Page 136 | Audio Science Review (ASR) Forum) The Topping E30 was listed at $130 but I guess because of Covid, is not $150. Mar 18, 2023 The Hegel H390 is the 2019-2020 EISA award-winning integrated amplifier. Pretty simple request. Joined Dec 21, 2020 Messages 2,150 Likes 3,213. Thanks to the forum for this space. I am just considering Hegel H190 or H390 for my KEF LS50s ( If join the discussion about home audio/video, TVs, projectors, screens, receivers, speakers, projects, DIY’s, product reviews, accessories, classifieds, and more The Fora platform includes forum software by XenForo. So, the Hegel H390 qualifies on the wired front, but might not work on the headphone front. Joined Sep 4, 2021 Messages 10,038 Likes 17,673 Location UK/Cheshire. The H390 is a REBEL by offering much of the performance of our Reference products, albeit at a lower price. 6m and I stream music from my pc (foobar2000 and tidal) There are many reviews of audio hardware and expert members to help answer your Forum Donor. djost, SBaradaran The SN3 actually reminded me of my listening experience with the Hegel H390 which is a huge compliment because that Hegel is a cracking amp. I recently bought a Hegel H390 and love it. Bought the Hegel H390 for its sound quality, now play Roon with the ifi Zen Stream, with good power supply, via USB directly on the DAC of the H390, Watch John Darko’s video review of the NAD M33 in which he specifically compares with the Hegel 390. I own a Peachtree Nova 500 and am thinking of upgrading to a Hegel h390 or h590. So the best way to look at the Hegel amplifier range is in three stages - the H95/H120/H190 as one stage, the H390 as a midrange Hegel, and the H590 as the top tier. My current rig is a Audiolab 6000cdt to a Denafrips Pontus ll DAC to a Hegel H390 to KEF Reference 5’s. No way, that’s in a different league. 7″H × 16. I have to admit I'm not very familiar with the products except for maybe the Simaudio 260DT and the Hegel H390 as my local dealers used to carry them. The KEFs might fit your ears just fine. As you are a vinyl user, you may not like the NAD's (and probably Hegel's) use of ADC then DAC to deal with analogue. And I was actually quite impressed with Hegel's even the little H90, so yes they are nice but I won't buy one because I despise (only a matter of principle) such integrated amps There are many reviews of audio hardware and expert members to help answer your questions. I enjoyed the H360 for a few years and auditioned the H390 soon after it was released. Does anyone know / has anyone tested recently: I am looking at the Hegel H390 / H590 amplifiers to potentially replace multiple boxes in my system (Auralic Vega G1 streaming Dac, Parasound Halo JC2-BP General Forum ; Questions on Hegel H390/H590 IGNORED Questions on Hegel H390/H590. Location: Dallas, Texas. the Hegel dac is thicker with bass and goes a bit lower , with the Qutest spacier with a wide soundstage, which I’ve found using it with lots of gear (eg Jade 2 HIFiMan electrostatic headphone system) but so far I can’t say one is better than the other. Joined Feb 27, 2019 Messages 6,145 Likes 10,133 I was considering things like Accuphase E-380 and Hegel H390, but since reading ASR I became much interested in better measurements then added flavors. , 111 Peter Street Hegel H390; Can anyone recommend any others? Budget is $5,000. The Mytek uses the Hi there! Funny that you ask. If you read further down the review you will see that the same dac+amp (more realistic, and OPs use case, i don't think many people use the hegel as only dac) measure 72 db. If you dont Does anyone know / has anyone tested recently: I am looking at the Hegel H390 / H590 amplifiers to potentially replace multiple boxes in my system (Auralic Vega G1 streaming Just hooked up my new (demo) Hegel h390. I use Roon and was missing native Roon support on the Hegel. I have experience of the Michi and Hegel amplifiers. L. Over the years, Luxman's have continued to impress me! As a previous poster stated, "Hegel is more on the digital side" It is so digital that I actually heard 1's and 0's coming out of it. Dec 5, 2019 Hello Anders from Hegel. Meaning the H390 is not just for the Audiophile. jjr vmnbr pgfm qras hskmd wnvwg biqqjqz nfsnrswm nnlk xwhq