Hegel P20 Analog Preamplifier - Hegel - Black
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Hegel P20 Analog Preamplifier - Hegel - Black
Overview
The Hegel P20 is Hegel's entry-level analog preamplifier and the way into Hegel's Reference line of separates. Many of its ideas and concepts come from its bigger brother, and while it's scaled down, it keeps the traits that define the Hegel sound: an enormous soundstage, deep rhythmic bass and precise timing. It's for listeners pairing a power amplifier such as the Hegel H20 or H30A with a dedicated preamp for source selection and volume.
A preamplifier is perhaps the most delicate unit in a sound system. Signal levels are so low that even tiny amounts of noise or distortion smear the image and mask the small details that bring music to life. To keep the signal clean, the P20 uses Silicon Germanium transistors and high-frequency components not originally designed for audio, applied in new ways for an open, natural sound. The figures back it up: more than 130 dB signal-to-noise in balanced mode and distortion below 0.005%.
There are five regular inputs, one balanced XLR and four unbalanced RCA, plus a special Home Theatre input for integration with a surround system. Outputs include balanced XLR, unbalanced RCA and a fixed line-level recording output. The included Hegel RC8 remote is milled from one solid piece of aluminium with the same bead-blasted, anodized finish as the preamplifier and controls volume, source and mute.
Simcoe Audio Video Insight
If your system also handles movies, the Home Theatre input is the feature to plan around. Connecting your AV processor's front left and right outputs to it lets the same main speakers serve both stereo music and surround, a common way to combine two-channel listening and home theatre in one room. Use the balanced XLR output to your power amplifier when it has an XLR input.
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Why the Hegel P20 Stands Out
Hegel Reference Line
Ideas taken from its bigger brother.
Silicon Germanium Transistors
For an open, natural sound.
Over 130 dB Signal-to-Noise
In balanced mode.
Home Theatre Input
Integrates with surround systems.
Balanced and Unbalanced
XLR and RCA inputs and outputs.
Aluminium RC8 Remote
Milled from one solid piece.
Buyer's Guide
Who It's For
- The Separates Builder: Wants a dedicated preamp for a power amplifier.
- The Stereo and Surround Household: Needs a dedicated Home Theatre input.
- The Detail-Focused Listener: Wants very low noise and distortion.
How It Compares
The P20 is a pure analog preamplifier with no built-in DAC or streaming, so it suits systems that already have digital sources or a standalone DAC such as the Hegel D50. Pair it with a Hegel H20 or H30A, or any power amplifier with XLR or RCA inputs.
Hegel P20 Analog Preamplifier - Hegel - Black Specifications
| General Information | |
|---|---|
| Model | P20 |
| Brand | Hegel |
| Product Type | Analog preamplifier |
| Colours Available | Black |
| Inputs and Outputs | |
| Inputs | 1 x XLR balanced, 4 x RCA unbalanced, Home Theatre input |
| Outputs | 1 x XLR balanced, 1 x RCA unbalanced, 1 x RCA recording output |
| Performance | |
| Signal-to-Noise Ratio | More than 130 dB (balanced mode) |
| Crosstalk | Less than -100 dB |
| Distortion | Less than 0.005% |
| Intermodulation | Less than 0.01% (19 kHz + 20 kHz) |
| Control and Physical | |
| Remote Control | Hegel RC8 (volume, source, mute) |
| Dimensions (H x W x D) | 8 x 43 x 30 cm (3.2 x 17 x 12 in) |
| Weight | 10 kg (22 lb) |
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