Hegel V10 MM/MC Phono Preamplifier - Hegel - Black
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Hegel V10 MM/MC Phono Preamplifier - Hegel - Black
Overview
The Hegel V10 is Hegel's first dedicated phono preamplifier, built around 30 years of discrete transistor amplifier design and tuned specifically to reveal detail from vinyl. It supports both Moving Magnet (MM) and Moving Coil (MC) cartridges with ultra-low-noise discrete JFET input stages, and ships configured out of the box as a plug-and-play MM preamplifier for anyone who just wants to drop a turntable in and go.
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What sets the V10 apart is how far it lets you tune the input stage to your specific cartridge. MC impedance is freely adjustable between 33 and 550 ohms (or fixed at 47k ohm), MM capacitance steps between 47pF and 367pF, and gain on both inputs can be raised in multiple steps to match your other sources. A built-in subsonic filter and adjustable auto-standby round out a feature set aimed squarely at vinyl enthusiasts who want to fine-tune their setup.
Best for the Hegel V10: start with the default MM configuration if you just want it working out of the box, then use the DIP switches on the underside of the unit to dial in gain, impedance, capacitance, and the subsonic filter once you know your cartridge's specifications.
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Why the Hegel V10 Stands Out
Dual JFET Input Stages for MM and MC
Ultra-low-noise discrete JFET transistors handle both inputs, with four parallel transistors on the MC input to keep sensitive low-output cartridges silent.
Freely Adjustable Gain, Impedance, and Capacitance
Gain, MC loading, and MM capacitance can all be tuned via DIP switches to match nearly any cartridge.
Isolated Power Supply
A custom E-core transformer housed in Hegel's external M30103 power adapter keeps power supply noise away from the sensitive amplification circuitry.
Switchable Subsonic Filter
Removes unwanted low-frequency noise and rumble that can cause exaggerated woofer movement.
Balanced and Unbalanced Outputs
Gold-plated XLR and RCA outputs with a dedicated grounding screw for a clean, low-noise connection.
Buyer's Guide
Who It's For
- The New Vinyl Listener: Wants a phono preamplifier that works well right out of the box with an MM cartridge.
- The Cartridge Tinkerer: Wants to fine-tune gain, impedance, and capacitance to match a specific MM or MC cartridge.
- The Hegel System Owner: Wants a phono stage that pairs naturally with an existing Hegel preamplifier or integrated amplifier.
How It Compares
If you're building a full Hegel preamplifier setup, the Hegel P20 pairs naturally with the V10's line-level outputs.
Hegel V10 MM/MC Phono Preamplifier - Hegel - Black Specifications
| General Information | |
|---|---|
| Model | Hegel V10 |
| Product Type | Phono Preamplifier (MM/MC) |
| Amplifier Topology | Ultra-Low-Noise Discrete JFET Input Stage (MM and MC) |
| Finish | Black |
| Performance | |
| Gain (XLR Out, MM) | 40 / 45 / 50 / 52 dB |
| Gain (XLR Out, MC) | 60 / 65 / 70 / 72 dB |
| Gain (RCA Out, MM) | 34 / 39 / 44 / 46 dB |
| Gain (RCA Out, MC) | 54 / 59 / 64 / 66 dB |
| MC Load Impedance | Freely Adjustable 33–550 ohm, or Fixed 47k ohm |
| MM Load Capacitance | 47 / 100 / 147 / 220 / 267 / 320 / 367 pF @ 47k ohm |
| RIAA Accuracy | ±0.2dB, 20Hz–20kHz |
| Frequency Response | 2 Hz – 20 kHz |
| Total Harmonic Distortion (THD, MM) | Less than 0.005% @ 1kHz, 0dBV |
| Total Harmonic Distortion (THD, MC) | Less than 0.009% @ 1kHz, 0dBV |
| Channel Crosstalk | -84 dB @ 1kHz, 0dBV |
| Subsonic Filter | Switchable On/Off, -3dB at 20Hz, -18dB/Octave |
| Inputs & Outputs | |
| Inputs | 1 x RCA Unbalanced (MM), 1 x RCA Unbalanced (MC) |
| Outputs | 1 x XLR Balanced (Fixed), 1 x RCA Unbalanced (Fixed) |
| Output Impedance | 200 ohm (XLR and RCA) |
| Power | |
| Power Adapter | Hegel Power Adapter M30103 (External Linear Supply) |
| Design & Build | |
| Dimensions (H x W x D, incl. feet) | 60 x 210 x 280 mm (2.4 x 8.3 x 11 in) |
| Weight | 2.2 kg (4.9 lbs) |
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