Hegel H150 Prodigy streaming amplifier
The Hegel H150 succeeds the H120 in our range. Designed as a true all-in-one solution, it offers outstanding audio performance and ease of use—without breaking the bank. It shares the same advanced streaming platform and control app as our flagship H400 and H600 models, and includes a highly capable built-in MM phono stage. For the first time in a Hegel product, we’ve also added a USB Drive input, allowing you to connect a solid-state or traditional hard drive directly to the amplifier. But above all, it’s the performance that stands out. The H150 delivers a level of power, scale, and musicality that continues to surprise even us.
The Prodigy
We have nicknamed it the Prodigy because, while being at the entry level in our range, the H150 displays a level of performance and versatility usually reserved for far more expensive models, showing talent well beyond its price point.The H150 draws inspiration from the Hegel reference products, but also adds to the user experience with its own unique solutions. With a wealth of connectivity options and a powerful, articulate amplifier section, the H150 is a true all-in-one music solution. It fits seamlessly into a wide variety of spaces and can confidently drive almost any loudspeaker.
While the H150 is a full-width amplifier designed to match standard hi-fi components, its depth of just 35 cm makes it easyto place on or into most shelves and media cabinets. Available in both black and white, the H150’s clean, understated design complements any interior. Its robust construction includes a thick, precision-milled aluminum front panel and control knobs,with a steel top cover perforated with heat vents, adding to its com- pact, modern look. A central OLED display provides clearreadouts from a distance and can be dimmed or turned off entirely to suit your environment.
Amplifier
The H150’s 2x 75 W power rating might seem humble, but do not be fooled. This is no ordinary amplifier. The H150 features acustom class AB amplifier design with Hegel’s patented SoundEngine 2 technology, ensuring a class-leading damping factorof 2000 and stable operation down to 2-ohm loads. SoundEngine 2 preserves musical detail and dynamics with stunning clarity, offering an engaging and lifelike listening experience. The H150 is powered by a large, ultra-low-noise toroidaltransformer and high-speed capac- itors, supplying instantaneous current, giving the H150 the grip and punch to control all butthe most demanding loudspeakers with ease.
Built-in DAC
Inside the H150 is a competent, custom-designed, four-layered digital-to-analog converter (DAC). Inspired by theacclaimed Viking CD player, it leverages our latest digital advancements to extract rich, detailed sound from both connecteddigital sources and the internal streaming section.
Out of the box, the H150 supports an extensive range of streaming options: Spotify Connect, Tidal Connect, Qobuz Connect, Google Cast Apple AirPlay, and UPnP are all built-in, offering seamless access to your favorite services. The list is ever expanding, and automatic firmware updates keep you at the cutting edge as new services appear. The H150 is a modern performer that effortlessly stays ahead of the curve.
Connectivity
The H150 lets you easily connect your external digital sources. Two optical inputs (one TV-optimized), one coaxial input, a USB-B, and a network port accommodate everything from TVs, streamers, and game consoles to laptops and network nodes. A USB-A socket lets you connect a flash drive or powered hard disk (and even charge a phone or laptop), with library browsing handled by the Hegel Control app. A coaxial digital output can for- ward signals from the digital inputs to activespeakers, a second system, or an external DAC in a DAC-loop mode, upgrading the digital stage without losing the H150’sfunctionality. It’s a level of flexibility that’s rare in amplifiers at this level.
The H150 isn’t just great with digital sources. Nothing is left to chance on the analog side either. The H150 has an unbalanced analog RCA input and a true electronically balanced XLR analog input. Most notably, the H150 has a high-quality Moving Magnet phono input that will complement any good MM-based turntable with details and dynamics that areusually reserved for dedicated phono preamps. The amplifier also has a good headphone output and a variable line level output, making it easy to add subwoofers or external pow- er amps.
Ease of use
The H150 is designed to be as easy to use as possible. Anyone in the household can en- joy the H150 without reading themanual. Input-sensing on digital inputs and streaming wakes the amp and selects the correct source automatically, while theadjustable au- to-standby saves energy after you finish listening. Popular TV-remote codes are pre-load- ed for seamlessvolume and power control with your TV remote. Any input can be fixed at a high output level, allowing you to control the volume with any connected device, such as your home cinema receiver or multi-room streamer. Multi-room is of course also offered directly in the amplifier, either via AirPlay, Google Cast, or Roon, and voice commands via Google Home orApple Home are just a phrase away.
Control is also available from the elegant aluminium remote or the free Hegel Control app, which offers full input and volume management, plus built-in internet radio and podcasts powered by airable. The result is an amplifier that makes sophisticated performance ac- cessible to all users.
The H150 Streaming Amplifier proves that greatness doesn’t only come in large or expensive packages. It’s a compact performer whose talent, versatility, and musicality stand out far beyond its peers—a true prodigy.
The Prodigy will begin shipping in late October with a recommended retail price of €2.995/$3,600