Hegel H600 Integrated Amplifier
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Hegel H600 Integrated Amplifier
Overview
The Hegel H600 is Hegel's reference integrated amplifier, combining 303 watts per channel, a bit-perfect DAC and a full streaming platform in one dual mono chassis. The dual mono design brings it as close as possible to two mono amplifiers in a single box, and with a damping factor of 4000 and 2-ohm drive capability it can power almost any speaker with confidence. It's for listeners who want a single component at the centre of a high-end system: connect a pair of really good speakers and your sources, and you're done.
The preamplifier uses the extremely precise volume attenuator from Hegel's reference P30A, all circuitry is designed in-house, and SoundEngine2 correction keeps the signal as close to the original recording as possible. The DAC is bit-perfect with no resampling or upsampling, has its own large dedicated power supply and is shielded by a thick steel plate from the rest of the electronics.
Streaming covers Spotify Connect (lossless), AirPlay, Google Cast, Roon Ready, Qobuz Connect, Tidal Connect and UPnP, with free automatic firmware updates. The aluminium chassis has a solid bottom and a top cover with vents milled in two layers for rigidity and airflow, large anti-scratch aluminium feet to reduce vibration, and large control knobs with touch control. The H600 won the EISA High-End Streaming Amplifier award for 2023-2024.
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Set-up is where the H600 shows its thinking. Every digital input except USB has signal sense, so a TV or streamer can wake the amplifier and select the right input on its own. It can learn common TV remotes, most inputs can be set to a fixed high level for a home theatre processor or multi-room system, and you can cap the maximum volume. With two balanced XLR inputs, it's also an easy match for high-end sources with true balanced outputs.
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Why the Hegel H600 Stands Out
303 W Per Channel
Dual mono, 2-ohm drive capability.
Damping Factor 4000
Tight control with SoundEngine2.
Bit-Perfect DAC
Own supply, shielded by steel plate.
P30A Volume Attenuator
From Hegel's reference preamp.
Lossless Streaming
Spotify, Qobuz, Tidal Connect, Roon Ready.
Signal Sense
Digital sources wake and switch inputs.
Buyer's Guide
Who It's For
- The Reference System Builder: Wants Hegel's flagship integrated amplifier.
- The Demanding Speaker Owner: Needs 2-ohm drive and tight control.
- The All-Source Streamer: Wants every source and service in one hub.
How It Compares
The Hegel H400 shares the H600's dual mono design and streaming platform, with a DAC based on the H600's and 250 watts per channel. The H600 steps up to 303 watts per channel and two balanced XLR inputs instead of one, making it Hegel's flagship integrated for the most demanding speakers.
Hegel H600 Integrated Amplifier Specifications
| General Information | |
|---|---|
| Model | H600 |
| Brand | Hegel |
| Product Type | Reference integrated amplifier with DAC and streaming |
| Amplification | |
| Power Output | 2 x 303 W into 8 ohms (1 kHz, 1% THD), dual mono |
| Minimum Load | 2 ohms |
| Damping Factor | More than 4000 (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 0.005% at 50 W, 8 ohms, 1 kHz |
| Intermodulation | Less than 0.01% (19 kHz + 20 kHz) |
| Inputs and Outputs | |
| Analog Inputs | 2 x balanced (XLR), 2 x unbalanced (RCA) |
| Digital Inputs | 1 x coaxial BNC (24/192, DSD64 DoP, MQA 8x), 1 x coaxial RCA (24/192, DSD64 DoP, MQA 8x), 3 x optical (24/96, MQA 8x), 1 x USB (32/384, DSD256 DoP, MQA 8x), 1 x network (24/192, DSD64, MQA 8x) |
| Digital Output | 1 x coaxial BNC S/PDIF, 24/192 |
| Line Outputs | 1 x unbalanced fixed (RCA), 1 x unbalanced variable (RCA) |
| Streaming | |
| Services and Protocols | Spotify Connect (lossless), AirPlay, Google Cast, Roon Ready, Qobuz Connect, Tidal Connect, airable internet radio and podcasts, UPnP, JPLAY certified |
| Formats | MP3, WAV, FLAC, ALAC, AIFF, DSF, DFF, AAC, PCM, MQA, Ogg |
| Physical | |
| Dimensions (H x W x D) | 17.1 x 43 x 44.5 cm (6.74 x 16.93 x 17.52 in) |
| Weight | 22 kg (48.51 lb) |
| Construction | Aluminium chassis, two-layer milled vents, anti-scratch aluminium feet |
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