Hegel HD12

Noua generatie de DACuri Hegel HD12 impaca adaugarea de functiuni cu imbunatatiri categorice in sunet. Interfata USB este reproiectata si permite atat redarea de PCM 24bit-192kHz, cat si de DSD64 nativ, fara conversie la PCM.
Amplificatorul de casti implementat in HD12 este exceptional, au fost adaugate iesiri real-balansate XLR, iar intrarile digitale S/PDIF asigura aceeasi calitate, indiferent daca sunt optice sau coaxiale.
Inafara de noile functiuni descrise mai sus, la reproiectarea lui HD12 s-a pus accentul pe sunet. Noile tehnologii dezvoltate de catre Hegel au dus la obtinerea unui jitter mult redus. S-au facut progrese semnificative in reducerea distorsiunilor de tip "skirting", cu efect imediat in dinamica si timing. Etajul analogic de iesire are acum un nivel de zgomot coborat la -145 dB.



Greg Weaver ( EnjoyTheMusic.com ): "Hegel has constructed an exceptional gift for the audiophile who prizes performance above cosmetics or bells and whistles. While I love a sexy, classically sculpted machine whose looks alone can instill a sense of pride of ownership as much as the next audiophile, as a music lover, I have no problem accepting a solid, modest looking device that places exemplary performance above mere cosmetics and a myriad of buttons. This unpretentious little DAC punches well above its weight-class, making it a clear contender in the middle-lightweight division. While you clearly won't mistake this splendid performer for an über-DAC from the likes of Esoteric or Berkeley, you just may find, as I did, that it runs quite comfortably with some much bigger dogs... Hegel, my check is on its way. I'm buyin' this one!"

ComputerAudiophile : "The Hegel HD12 digital to analog converter certainly won't win any awards in the audio bling / aesthetics category. This simplistic looking DAC has enough features to satisfy most computer audiophiles. A small array of digital inputs including asynchronous USB (up through 24/192 PCM and DSD64) and digital volume control are the most sought after features today and the HD12 checks these boxes. The sonic characteristics of the Hegel HD12 lean to the colder side of the continuum, as opposed to the warm inaccurate bloom of some tube based DACs. The HD12's soundstage is a bit smaller than my current reference $16,000 DAC, but that's to be expected from a $1,400 product. Audiophiles in love with detailed recordings will find the HD12 can reproduce much of these details, but may require a slight volume bump to satisfy all listeners. The Hegel HD12 is definitely worth a listen for music lovers seeking solid sound reproduction for a reasonable price."

Jeff Fritz ( UltraAudio ): "Hegel Music Systems’ HD12 digital-to-analog converter provides the best sound for the least money of any DAC I’ve had in my system. You might be surprised at just how good it is, and just how uncompromised its sound is on an absolute basis. Although you probably won’t see the HD12 on the front page of Yahoo! -- it just doesn’t attract attention to itself in overt ways -- it’s an ear-opener for all it does right. That’s in keeping with Hegel’s steady approach: produce excellent if understated products, and customers will buy. The HD12 is one of their best, and one of the best audio values I know of. That fact should get it plenty of attention. The right kind."