The H600’s DAC with a 24 bit/384 kHz input features a bit-perfect design, offering pure audio playback without resampling or upsampling. The DAC has a large, separate power supply ensuring clean and stable power, and it is shielded by a thick steel plate, so there is no interference from other electrical components inside the amplifier. The result is a state-of-the-art Digital-to-Analog Converter with incredible resolution and smoothness.

The chassis is made of aluminum to improve audio performance. It consists of a solid bottom and a top cover with vents milled in two layers, providing extra rigidity and airflow. Large aluminum feet with a scratch-resistant design ensure excellent stability and reduced vibrations, while high-quality RCA connectors and optimized placement of analog and digital connectors are responsible for less noise and better channel separation. The large rotary controls are equipped with touch control, making the amplifier effortless and intuitive to operate. Plus, they feel great to the touch, making every adjustment a pleasure.

Hegel believes great sound should not come at the expense of user-friendliness. That's why the H600 features a comprehensive list of streaming options. It supports UPnP streaming, Spotify Connect (upcoming), Airplay 2, Tidal Connect, and Roon Ready (upcoming). But that's just the beginning. The state-of-the-art streaming engine ensures the amplifier is always up to date, giving you the latest options for streaming your music.

The H600 is also highly customizable to suit any environment. All digital inputs except USB feature signal detection. This means that any source – e.g., a TV set – connected to these inputs can wake up the amplifier and activate the correct input. You can also limit the volume to match your maximum volume preferences. The remote control function allows you to program the amplifier to be controlled by common TV remote controls, so you no longer have to use two remotes, and it's easier for everyone in the household to enjoy great TV sound. Most inputs can also be set as a fixed high-level home theater input, allowing the H600 to be easily combined with surround receivers or multiroom devices. As with streaming, more features will be available in the future. These firmware updates are always free, of course, and the amplifier installs them automatically when released, keeping your H600 always up to date.

The amplifier features a large number of analog and digital connectors to connect various audio sources. There are two pairs of True Balanced XLR inputs and two pairs of RCA inputs. On the digital side, it has a LAN network port, a USB 32/384 input (with DSD256/DoP support), three optical inputs, one coaxial input, and one BNC True 75-ohm input. For analog outputs, it offers one pair of fixed-level RCA outputs and one pair of variable-level RCA outputs. It also has a fixed-level BNC digital output with true 75 ohms.

The H600 is an extremely powerful and excellent-sounding amplifier. It is extremely versatile, offering high-end sound and user-friendliness, all in a high-quality and minimalist chassis that suits any decor. The H600 is a hub for your digital music, a home for all connected sources, with a sound that – if necessary – is also suitable for very large rooms. The H600 is a powerhouse.

Technical Data

Power:

2 x 303W into 8 Ohms, Dual Mono

Minimum Load:

2 Ohms

Analog Inputs:

2 x balanced (XLR), 2 x unbalanced (RCA)

Digital Outputs:

1 x coaxial (BNC) S/PDIF - 24/192

Digital Inputs:

1 x coaxial (BNC) S/PDIF - 24/192, DSD64(DoP), MQA 8x, 1 x coaxial (RCA) S/PDIF - 24/192, DSD64(DoP), MQA 8x, 3 x optical S/PDIF - 24/96, MQA 8x, 1 x USB - 32/384, DSD256(DoP), MQA 8x, 1 x Network - 24/192, DSD64, MQA 8x

Line Outputs:

1 x unbalanced fixed (RCA), 1 x unbalanced variable (RCA)

Streaming:

AirPlay 2, Roon Ready (upcoming), Tidal Connect, UPnP

Streaming Formats:

MP3, WAV, FLAC, ALAC, AIFF, DSF, DFF, AAC, PCM, MQA,

Frequency Response:

5 Hz-100 kHz

Signal-to-Noise Ratio:

100 dB

Crosstalk:

< -100 dB

Total Harmonic Distortion:

< 0.005% @ 50 W 8 Ohms 1 kHz

Intermodulation Distortion:

< 0.01% (19 kHz + 20 kHz)

Damping Factor:

4000 (power amplifiers)

Dimensions/Weight:

17.1 cm x 43 cm x 44.5 cm (HxWxD), 22 kg

GP Acoustics GmbH
Nordhofstr. 2, 45127 Essen, DE
hegel.de@kef.com
https://www.hegel.com/de/