This Simple Amp Is the Best Way to Upgrade Your High-End Loudspeakers
The Scandinavian hi-fi company Hegel has been around for over 30 years and is best known for making high-end yet bespoke audio components for serious audiophiles. Its latest integrated amplifier, the H400, stays true to that ethos.
Nicknamed the “Streamliner,” the Hegel H400 is a “just add speakers” streaming amplifier designed to drive your expensive loudspeakers and make streaming super easy.
Hegel H400 Streaming Amplifier
Specs
| Power | 250 watts per channel (into 8 ohms) |
| Frequency Response | 5Hz – 180kHz |
| Streaming | Spotify Connect, Roon Ready, Tidal Connect, Google Cast, AirPlay, UPnP |
Drives 250 watts per channel
The Hegel H400 is a dual-mono designed Class AB amplifier capable of driving 250 watts per channel into 8 ohms (stable down to 2 ohms) — it’s a little beast. It has a dampening factor of 4,000 that, according to the company, ensures “tight control over your speakers, providing precise and dynamic sound.”
The H400 lacks a built-in equalizer to preserve the integrity of the audio signal and is integrated with the company’s SoundEngine 2 technology to correct distortion during amplification.
According to Hegel, this results in “a detailed, agile sound, delivering both punch and finesse while maximizing power efficiency.”
Source: www.gearpatrol.com
