Hegel C53 150W RMS 3-Channel Power Amplifier - Hegel - Black
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Hegel C53 150W RMS 3-Channel Power Amplifier - Hegel - Black
Overview
The Hegel C53 is a 3-channel power amplifier from Hegel's C5 series, built for multi-channel home theatre, bi-amping, active crossovers and installed audio in homes, studios or restaurants. It delivers 150 watts per channel into 8 ohms, 300 watts into 4 ohms and 600 watts into 2 ohms, enough to drive almost any loudspeaker with real control.
Inside, Hegel's patented SoundEngine2 works a little like a noise-cancelling headphone: distortion created in the amplifier circuit is played back in negative phase and cancelled out. That keeps the sound natural and dynamic, never hard. SoundEngine2 also gives the C53 a damping factor of more than 2000 for deep, controlled bass, and lets this Class A/B design run at low bias so it stays cool enough to install in a 19-inch rack.
Each channel has its own switchable gain (23 dB or 29 dB) and phase, which makes the C53 easy to fit into a larger system. A trigger input and daisy-chain trigger output let it switch on and off with the rest of your gear, even from another room, and it accepts both balanced XLR and unbalanced RCA inputs.
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The C53, C54 and C55 share the same 150-watt channels and SoundEngine2 design, so you can match the channel count to the job or combine units for a 5.1 or Atmos theatre. In a rack, Hegel recommends leaving 1U of space above and below, and the trigger in and out means the amplifier can live in an equipment room without anyone needing to switch it on. If it isn't going in a rack, feet are included in the accessory box.
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Why the Hegel C53 Stands Out
150 W Per Channel
Up to 600 W per channel into 2 ohms.
SoundEngine2
Patented distortion cancelling for natural sound.
Damping Factor Over 2000
Deep, well-controlled bass.
Per-Channel Gain and Phase
Switchable 23 dB or 29 dB gain.
Trigger In and Out
Daisy-chain power with your system.
Rack-Ready Design
Rackmount ears built in; feet included.
Buyer's Guide
Who It's For
- The Home Theatre Builder: Needs dedicated channels for a 5.1 or Atmos system.
- The Bi-Amp or Active Crossover User: Wants per-channel gain and phase control.
- The Custom Installer: Needs rack-mountable, trigger-controlled power.
How It Compares
The Hegel C54 and C55 use the same 150-watt channels and SoundEngine2 design with four and five channels. The C53 is the three-channel version, a good fit for a front left, centre and right stage or for bi-amping alongside another amplifier.
Hegel C53 150W RMS 3-Channel Power Amplifier - Hegel - Black Specifications
| General Information | |
|---|---|
| Model | C53 |
| Brand | Hegel |
| Product Type | 3-channel power amplifier |
| Colours Available | Black |
| Amplification | |
| Power Output | 3 x 150 / 300 / 600 W into 8 / 4 / 2 ohms (1 kHz, 1% THD) |
| Minimum Load | 2 ohms |
| Amplifier Design | Class A/B with SoundEngine2 |
| Damping Factor | More than 2000 (main power output stage) |
| Frequency Response | 5 Hz - 100 kHz |
| Signal-to-Noise Ratio | More than 100 dB |
| Crosstalk | Less than -100 dB |
| Distortion | Less than 0.01% at 100 W, 8 ohms, 1 kHz |
| Intermodulation | Less than 0.01% (19 kHz + 20 kHz) |
| Inputs and Control | |
| Analog Inputs | 3 x balanced (XLR), 3 x unbalanced (RCA) |
| Trigger Input | 1 x mini-jack, 5-12 V |
| Trigger Output | 1 x mini-jack, 11.9 V |
| Gain Control | Switchable 23 dB or 29 dB (per channel) |
| Phase Control | Switchable (per channel) |
| Physical | |
| Dimensions (W x H x D) | 48.2 x 13.2 x 52 cm (18.97 x 5.2 x 20.47 in), incl. handles, excl. feet |
| Net Weight | 28.5 kg (61 lb) |
| Mounting | Integrated rackmount ears; adjustable, detachable rear mount ears; feet supplied |
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