Hegel D50
Hegel has been perfecting the art of DAC design for more than two decades, and the D50 represents the pinnacle of that expertise. At its core lies the latest model DAC chip - a sophisticated tool with immense potential. But like the raven, one of the few animals capable of using tools with precision, the D50's genius lies in how it wields this technology. Every detail of the circuit design and layout has been meticulously crafted to extract the full potential of the DAC chip, transforming it from a mere component into a masterful instrument. The result is a design that uses this tool to its fullest, unlocking extraordinary sound reproduction.
Technical Specifications
-Digital inputs: 1 x AES/EBU S/PDIF, 24/192, DSD64(DoP), MQA 8x, 1 x Coaxial (BNC) S/PDIF, 24/192, DSD64(DoP), MQA 8x, 1 x Coaxial (RCA) S/PDIF, 24/192, DSD64(DoP), MQA 8x, 2 x Optical S/PDIF, 24/96, MQA 8x, 1 x USB 32/384, DSD256(DoP), MQA 8x
-Line level outputs: 1 x Unbalanced fixed (RCA), 2.5 V, 1 x Balanced fixed (XLR), 2.5V
-Analog bandwidth: More than 0 Hz - 100 kHz
-Signal-to-noise ratio: More than 100 dB
-Noise floor: Typically -150 dB
-Distortion: Less than 0.0002 %
-Power use in standby: Less than 0.5 W
-Power use when on: Less than 20 W
-Dimensions/weight: 43 x 30.5 x 9.9 cm (WxDxH), 6.6 kg
-Dimensions/weight US: 17 x 12 x 3.9" (WxDxH), 14.55 lbs