Hegel H190v
Hegel H190v stereo integrated amplifier combining a power amplifier stage, built-in DAC, MM phono input and network streaming within a single chassis.
Description
The H190v is a stereo integrated amplifier from Hegel, designed to bring together power amplification, digital-to-analogue conversion and network playback within a single chassis. It is aimed at those who wish to simplify their setup without multiplying separate units, while retaining a high level of control over the source and amplification.
The unit delivers 2x150 W into 8 ohms and 2x250 W into 4 ohms, allowing it to drive current-hungry speakers without faltering during dynamic passages. Its frequency response extends from 5 Hz to 100 kHz, with a signal-to-noise ratio above 100 dB and crosstalk below -100 dB, figures that reflect a particularly quiet background noise floor. Distortion, measured at less than 0.01% at 25 W into 8 ohms and 1 kHz, points to clean reproduction even at high listening levels.
The H190v features a 24-bit/192 kHz DAC as well as an asynchronous 24/96 kHz USB port, enabling it to receive a digital stream directly from a computer or network source without going through an external converter. It also includes a dedicated phono preamplifier for MM cartridges, derived from the brand's V10 phono preamplifier, designed for vinyl enthusiasts who want to connect their turntable without an additional phono stage.
This model suits a single stereo system intended to centralise several sources: turntable, computer, streaming service and television or network player, via its multiple digital and analogue inputs. The dedicated headphone output with its own amplification also makes it a relevant choice for demanding headphone listening, alongside speaker listening.
Technical specifications
| Power | 2x150 W into 8 ohms and 2x250 W into 4 ohms |
| Frequency response | 5 Hz to 100 kHz |
| Signal to noise ratio | > 100 dB |
| Crosstalk | < -100 dB |
| Distortion | < 0.01% at 25 W into 8 ohms and 1 kHz |
| Dimensions (W x H x D) | 430 x 120 x 410 mm |
| Weight | 14.2 kg |
What to check before buying used
The motorised volume potentiometer and output protection relays should be checked at power-up, as crackling or an unexpected cut-out would indicate a worn component. Also check that the built-in DAC and asynchronous USB port are correctly recognised by a digital source, as these circuits can degrade over time. The power supply capacitors, put under strain by the output delivered into 4 ohms, are another point to watch on a heavily used unit.
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