As a previous H190 owner I really liked my time with it. I see the all in one architecture become better with your integrateds. All the best in the future.
Nice amp but not for me. Was a Hegel fan with H590 and H95 for 6 years but this new H600 didn’t do it for me. Clean sound, tight, good bass, better DAC etc. but I was not impressed. Tried several amps and changed to Accuphase E-700 for an upgrade. That moved me right away back into the music.
I didn't expect it either because I had built my entire set around it (started with an H190 amplifier and a Mohican CD player).I still think the design and the all-in-one solution (incl. Roon) are great, but in the end it's all about enjoying the music and the associated experience. Btw, the H95 is still part of my TV set, so there is still a Hegel present...;-). Good luck with the further developments of Hegel, I will continue to follow you. Who knows, I might come back in the future.
Where is the “Made in China” stamp? You show Hegel Norway, but no reference to made in China. Do you not find this deceiving? How do you sell it in North America without showing the country in which it was made?
So many Americans get offended of products made outside the US and especially China. You are probably too young to remember that we all complain about Made in Japan, many years ago. But Japan proved them self with quality builds and today no one complains. China are moving fast forward in quality, unless you search products on TEMU, for now. Sadly does US designer’s super great products, but US build quality ain’t as good as Japan or China. Good example is cars. If Hegel would build this amp in the US or EU, then it would be 30-50 % more expensive.
@@rikardekvall3433 You are missing my point. Hegel wants you to believe that their product is made in Norway. It is the deception that I have an issue with. The product is made in China. It should state on it that it is made in China. I am checking to see if North American laws require a product to state where it is made. Why is Hegel not honest and state on the product where it is made?
@@iwcpilot1151 Do understand your concern about where about this amp are manufactured. They didn’t show the whole backside of the amp. Probably would the text Made in China, be there. Well I don’t care because SO many manufacturers do design products in US or Norway and then manufacture in China. Same with my Cambridge CX61. Look at Apple, they don’t only build because of labour cost, but of consistency and technical knowledge. Would I like a Made in Norway amp? Yes, but not my wallet. If it is a big concern to you, buy something that is made in your country or heck in the same state. If we look at a Tesla M3 car, the quality of the China manufacturer is higher then the Berlin made or much higher then the US made. So you and others need to rethink.
@@rikardekvall3433 I understand that many products are made in China, Apple, Tesla etc. The big difference is that they state this on their product. They don’t try to hide it or deceive their customers like Hegel. That’s all.
Sorry to read that. I do understand what you mean, but there is at least thought behind it from our side. Which is that a mediocre or "ok" headphone output wouldn't break the budget in this class. However, we also think that people investing this level of money would want every input/output to be exceptionally good. And an exceptionally good headphone output would raise the price significantly. That is why we chose not to include it.
@@HegelMusicSystem . Well, I need an amp that functions well at about waist height or so. I won't have it on the ground between loudspeakers. AND, speaking of which, an amp that can drive speaker cables longer than 1 or 2 meters. There's got to be amps out there that operate off the floor, away from the drivers & at countertop height. Distancing tubes and turntables from subwoofers probably isn't a horrible move either. If I'm wrong, why is it the most prevalent arrangement today?
@@TriAmpMyFi I can assure you that all of our amplifiers are designed to work at waist height and driving speaker cables way longer than 1 to 2 meters. Our standard set up is usually 3 or 4 meters cable.
As a previous H190 owner I really liked my time with it. I see the all in one architecture become better with your integrateds. All the best in the future.
So happy to read that you enjoyed the H190. Have a great day!
Like the camera work
I approve the intro music. Nice kick drum.
One box solution 📦
He got a haircut
Nice amp but not for me. Was a Hegel fan with H590 and H95 for 6 years but this new H600 didn’t do it for me. Clean sound, tight, good bass, better DAC etc. but I was not impressed. Tried several amps and changed to Accuphase E-700 for an upgrade. That moved me right away back into the music.
Sorry to read that we didn't impress you with the H600
I didn't expect it either because I had built my entire set around it (started with an H190 amplifier and a Mohican CD player).I still think the design and the all-in-one solution (incl. Roon) are great, but in the end it's all about enjoying the music and the associated experience. Btw, the H95 is still part of my TV set, so there is still a Hegel present...;-).
Good luck with the further developments of Hegel, I will continue to follow you. Who knows, I might come back in the future.
Where is the “Made in China” stamp? You show Hegel Norway, but no reference to made in China. Do you not find this deceiving? How do you sell it in North America without showing the country in which it was made?
So many Americans get offended of products made outside the US and especially China. You are probably too young to remember that we all complain about Made in Japan, many years ago. But Japan proved them self with quality builds and today no one complains. China are moving fast forward in quality, unless you search products on TEMU, for now. Sadly does US designer’s super great products, but US build quality ain’t as good as Japan or China. Good example is cars. If Hegel would build this amp in the US or EU, then it would be 30-50 % more expensive.
@@rikardekvall3433 You are missing my point. Hegel wants you to believe that their product is made in Norway. It is the deception that I have an issue with. The product is made in China. It should state on it that it is made in China. I am checking to see if North American laws require a product to state where it is made. Why is Hegel not honest and state on the product where it is made?
@@iwcpilot1151 Do understand your concern about where about this amp are manufactured. They didn’t show the whole backside of the amp. Probably would the text Made in China, be there. Well I don’t care because SO many manufacturers do design products in US or Norway and then manufacture in China. Same with my Cambridge CX61. Look at Apple, they don’t only build because of labour cost, but of consistency and technical knowledge. Would I like a Made in Norway amp? Yes, but not my wallet. If it is a big concern to you, buy something that is made in your country or heck in the same state. If we look at a Tesla M3 car, the quality of the China manufacturer is higher then the Berlin made or much higher then the US made. So you and others need to rethink.
@@rikardekvall3433 I understand that many products are made in China, Apple, Tesla etc. The big difference is that they state this on their product. They don’t try to hide it or deceive their customers like Hegel. That’s all.
Rethink?? It’s about being honest. And no, it doesn’t refer to China on the back.
Still no headphone output. A deal breaker for me
Sorry to read that. I do understand what you mean, but there is at least thought behind it from our side. Which is that a mediocre or "ok" headphone output wouldn't break the budget in this class. However, we also think that people investing this level of money would want every input/output to be exceptionally good. And an exceptionally good headphone output would raise the price significantly. That is why we chose not to include it.
"This is better .." ummm . ... there were those others made ..... ummmm
@@Ed.T-p1b Sorry but I don't really understand the question?
Poor quality amp.
Sorry you feel that way. But what is it you do not like about it?
@@HegelMusicSystem .
Well, I need an amp that functions well at about waist height or so. I won't have it on the ground between loudspeakers. AND, speaking of which, an amp that can drive speaker cables longer than 1 or 2 meters.
There's got to be amps out there that operate off the floor, away from the drivers & at countertop height. Distancing tubes and turntables from subwoofers probably isn't a horrible move either. If I'm wrong, why is it the most prevalent arrangement today?
@@TriAmpMyFi I can assure you that all of our amplifiers are designed to work at waist height and driving speaker cables way longer than 1 to 2 meters. Our standard set up is usually 3 or 4 meters cable.