Hegel Integrated Amplifier H120

Hegel H120 Integrated Amplifier

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Hegel once again brought out a terrific product, the successor to the popular and reviewer-praised Hegel Rost, is the Hegel H120. If you did not know, Hegel is an industry leader in the integrated amplifier game. All their products are carefully designed and engineered to produce what they believe is the best sound possible. The H120 of course carries on that tradition.

This amplifier is capable of pushing 75W per channel into 8 ohm speakers, using their patented SoundEngine 2 technology. There’s a great video on YouTube explaining this technology, just search for Why Do Hegel Amplifiers Sound As Good As They Do? on John Darko’s YouTube channel. That particular video does a great job of explaining it, but in short, Hegel uses a “feed-forward” error correction system in each of the gain stages of the amplifier, that minimizes unwanted distortion. This is key to the signature Hegel sound, which is an extremely quiet background whilst having great detail retrieval and a huge soundstage.

If you have ever read about Hegel, then you have certainly heard about their crazy high damping factors. In short, this is the amplifier’s ability to control what the speaker’s woofer is doing. This results in an extremely textured and well controlled tight bass.

If you are looking for an integrated amplifier in this price range, you cannot go wrong with the Hegel H120. Just connect this to your network, and speakers, and start enjoying your favourite music.

The Hegel H120 integrated amplifier receives positive reviews for its sound quality, particularly its ability to deliver dynamic and detailed audio with good bass control. It's praised for its ability to drive a wide range of speakers, including those with more demanding requirements. While some reviewers note that it may not be the most powerful amplifier in its class, its performance is often considered exceptional for its price point.

Sound Quality: Consistently praised, the H120's ability to produce a clear, detailed, and dynamic sound signature. It's often described as having a quiet background and a wide soundstage

Bass Performance: The H120's high damping factor is highlighted as a key factor in its ability to deliver tight and well-controlled bass. Many reviewers find the bass to be rich, textured, and powerful

Driving Power:
While the H120 is not a high-wattage amplifier, it's praised for its ability to drive a wide variety of speakers, including those with lower impedance or more demanding requirements

Digital Capabilities: The H120's built-in DAC is generally well-received, with reviewers noting its clarity, depth, and ability to match the performance of the amplifier itself

User Interface and Design: Some reviewers mention the compact design and solid build quality of the H120, while others note that the remote control buttons could be improved

Value: Many reviewers agree that the H120 offers excellent value for its price, providing a high level of performance and versatility

- 2 x 75 W/8 Ω; stable down to a load of 2 ohms
- Roon Ready
- Apple AirPlay
- Spotify Connect
- UPnP Streaming
- Headphone Output
- Control4 Ready