Hegel Viking Premium CD Player
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Hegel Viking Premium CD Player
Overview
The Hegel Viking is a true native 16-bit/44.1kHz CD player, developed from the ground up to do one thing exceptionally well: play standard Redbook CDs with no upsampling and no compromise. By focusing solely on this single format, Viking reaches a level of fidelity that a more generalist digital source can't match, using a dedicated laser and CD drive alongside a state-of-the-art DAC built specifically for the task.
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What sets the Viking apart is its Master Clock system, which directly controls both the drive and the DAC for perfect timing between the two. A Hegel-designed discrete clock built around a low-phase-noise quartz crystal, combined with SoundEngine technology, reduces jitter to an absolute minimum. The analog stage was developed specifically for this model, with a dedicated low-pass filter and Line Driver technology for fully balanced, noise-free output all the way to your amplifier.
Best for the Hegel Viking: it ships with Hegel's solid aluminum RC8 remote, which can also control other Hegel products in your system — handy if you're pairing it with a Hegel amplifier or preamplifier.
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Why the Hegel Viking Stands Out
True 16-Bit/44.1kHz Playback, No Upsampling
Leaves the signal exactly as it is on the disc, letting the DAC perform at its absolute best.
Master Clock System
Directly controls the drive and DAC for perfect timing, reducing jitter to an absolute minimum.
Purpose-Built Analog Stage
A dedicated low-pass filter and Line Driver technology deliver fully balanced, noise-free output.
Reliable Slot-In Drive
A well-engineered, solid build with a dedicated laser and CD drive designed to last for years.
Includes Hegel RC8 Remote
A solid aluminum remote that can also control other Hegel products in your system.
Buyer's Guide
Who It's For
- The CD Collector: Wants the most faithful possible playback from a physical CD collection.
- The Digital Purist: Prefers a source with no upsampling or signal tampering of any kind.
- The Hegel System Owner: Wants a CD player that visually and sonically matches an existing Hegel amplifier or preamplifier.
How It Compares
If you want a dedicated DAC to pair with a separate transport or digital source instead, the Hegel D50 is built for that role.
Hegel Viking Premium CD Player Specifications
| General Information | |
|---|---|
| Model | Hegel Viking |
| Product Type | CD Player |
| Supported Discs | 12cm Redbook CDs |
| Remote Control | Hegel RC8 (Solid Aluminum, Included, Controls Other Hegel Products) |
| Finish | Black |
| Performance | |
| Frequency Response | 0 Hz – 22 kHz |
| Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) | Less than 0.0015% |
| Output Voltage (Analog) | 2.5V RMS |
| Inputs & Outputs | |
| Line Level Outputs | 1 x Unbalanced Fixed RCA, 1 x Balanced Fixed XLR |
| Digital Output | 1 x BNC, True 75 ohm |
| Design & Build | |
| Dimensions (H x W x D) | 9.9 x 43 x 30.5 cm (3.54 x 17 x 12 in) |
| Weight | 7.3 kg (16.1 lbs) |
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