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$3,200 current authorized U.S. sale priceVerify promotion and stock at checkout, do not substitute the earlier H190 or H120 and retain authorized U.S. service for the chosen finish. Confirm authorized new stock, exact finish, tax, shipping, return terms and checkout package before paying.
Checked 3 days agoDirect source1 evidence itemAmplifier architecture and ownership branch
high-current Class AB network amplifier without Wi-Fi or HDMI
Checked 3 days agoOur synthesis3 evidence itemsExact amplifier and purchase boundary
The exact H190v, remote and mains lead are retained; loudspeakers, wired network, phono cartridge, moving-coil stage, Wi-Fi bridge, HDMI extractor, subwoofer crossover and cables are separate
Checked 3 days agoOur synthesis3 evidence itemsAmplifier topology and signal path
A large toroidal-supply Class AB output stage uses Hegel SoundEngine2 error-correction architecture alongside a DAC and network renderer. The network board does not turn fixed or variable analogue outputs into managed bass paths
Checked 3 days agoOur synthesis3 evidence itemsContinuous power, impedance and load boundary
Hegel rates 150 watts per channel into 8 ohms and states a 2-ohm minimum load. That minimum is not a universal recommendation or continuous 2-ohm rating, and speaker phase angle, cable, room distance, playback level and ventilation still determine margin
Checked 3 days agoDirect source3 evidence itemsAnalogue inputs, preamp and bypass paths
Two RCA line inputs, one balanced XLR input, MM phono, fixed output and variable output are provided. Inputs can be configured for fixed-level home-theater use, which transfers volume control upstream and requires explicit safeguards
Checked 3 days agoOur synthesis2 evidence itemsDigital, television, Bluetooth and network path
Coaxial, three optical, USB and wired Ethernet support bounded digital and streaming paths including AirPlay, Spotify Connect, Roon Ready and UPnP. There is no Wi-Fi radio, Bluetooth or HDMI, and USB versus network sample-rate ceilings differ
Checked 3 days agoOur synthesis3 evidence itemsPhono, cartridge and headphone boundary
The MM phono input is derived from Hegel's phono work but has fixed cartridge requirements; low-output moving coil needs an external stage. The 1/4-inch headphone amplifier retains its own load and exposure boundary
Checked 3 days agoOur synthesis3 evidence itemsSpeaker terminals, subwoofer and output boundary
One speaker terminal pair plus fixed and variable RCA outputs are provided. There is no dedicated filtered subwoofer output or automatic bass management, so the subwoofer must supply compatible inputs, crossover and level control
Checked 3 days agoOur synthesis2 evidence itemsRoom correction, tone, control and bypass
There is no room correction, measurement microphone or user equalizer. Configurable maximum volume, startup volume, input naming and fixed-level modes are control tools, not acoustic correction
Checked 3 days agoOur synthesis3 evidence itemsMains power, heat, ventilation and placement
The 31.3-pound 120-volt chassis needs open clearance and the manual notes warm-up behavior around moderate use. Hegel also advises standby or shutdown rather than leaving equipment energized indefinitely; mains safety and service life take priority over folklore
Checked 3 days agoOur synthesis3 evidence itemsSoftware, service license, account and privacy
Hegel firmware and network rendering are separate from Spotify, Roon, AirPlay and UPnP applications. Each service can require accounts, subscriptions and data permissions, while line, phono and compatible local digital inputs remain independent
Checked 3 days agoOur synthesis3 evidence itemsFirmware, warranty, parts and regional service
Hegel retains the exact manual, software updates, U.S. distributor and authorized dealer network. Test wired-network recovery, all digital rates, MM phono, fixed and variable outputs, volume limits and 2-ohm protection with the actual system
Checked 3 days agoOur synthesis3 evidence itemsHearing, electrical, tube and installation safety
Amplifier and headphone capability are not safe listening levels. Use the exact supported mains supply and speaker load, power down before rewiring, keep ventilation clear, keep liquids away, control cable strain and exposure time and never open or service energized equipment. Tube models retain lethal voltage and burn risk after shutdown and require their exact manual and competent service.
Checked 3 days agoOur synthesis3 evidence itemsSound, compatibility, reliability and outcome boundary
No amplifier topology, wattage, impedance label, protection circuit, DAC, network service, phono stage, room correction, cable, review, owner report, warranty or service plan guarantees sound quality, speaker compatibility, safe listening level, reliability, uptime, software continuity, resale or any listening, health, safety or commercial outcome.
Checked 3 days agoOur synthesis5 evidence itemsCurrent verdict
The high-current network Class AB referenceH190v is defended for demanding passive speakers and mixed analogue or wired-network sources when HDMI, Wi-Fi, room correction and managed subwoofer crossover are not required.
Checked 3 days agoOur synthesis9 evidence items