Hegel H20
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Featuring the latest iteration of Hegel’s proprietary FET technology, the H20 power amplifier delivers a more rhythmic and articulate bass response. By eliminating harmonic echoes in the upper registers, it achieves a sophisticated balance of heightened detail and a smooth, organic sonic character.
The H20 is often described as having an "Organic Sound"—a term Hegel uses to describe a presentation that is natural, tonally neutral, and free of artificial "electronic" artifacts.
SoundEngine Technology: The H20 uses Hegel's patented SoundEngine modules. Unlike traditional amplifiers that use global negative feedback, SoundEngine uses a local, adaptive feed-forward design. It continuously compares the input and output signals, canceling out distortion in real-time. This results in a "blacker" background and more natural dynamics.
FET-Technology: The H20 incorporates a specific implementation of Field Effect Transistors (FETs) in the input stage. This is credited with providing a more rhythmic and articulated bass line, while also reducing "harmonic echoes" in higher frequencies for a smoother, more detailed sound.
Dual Mono Design: While housed in one chassis, the internal architecture is dual mono, with a massive 1000 VA transformer and 90,000 μF of capacitance, ensuring that each channel operates independently without crosstalk.
| Output power | > 200 W + 200 W in 8 ohms @ 1kHz 1% THD, 100/120/230V AC, Dual mono |
| Inputs | RCA unbalanced and XLR balanced |
| Input Impedance | Balanced 10 kohm, unbalanced 50 kohm |
| Phase response | Less than 2 degrees deviation 20 Hz - 20 kHz |
| Signal to noise ratio | More than 100 dB |
| Crosstalk | Less than -100 dB |
| Distortion | Less than 0.006% at 100 W8 ohm |
| Intermodulation | Less than 0.01% (19 kHz + 20 kHz) |
| Damping factor | More than 1000 |
| Power supply | 1000 VA dual mono, 90,000 μF capacitors |
| Output stage | 20 pcs 15 A 200 W high speed, ultra-low distortion bipolar transistors |
| Power consumption | 60 W in standby switched on |
| Finish | Black |
| Dimensions/weight | 14,5 cm x 43 cm x 37 cm (HxWxD), weight 18 kg |
| Dimensions/weight US | 5.7" x 17" x 15" (HxBxD), weight 39,7 lbs |