Hegel P30
Discontinued replaced by the superb Hegel P30A
The Hegel P30 is the best preamplifier ever developed by Hegel.
With its patented technology and hand-matched components, the P30 is a confident contender in the race towards being the best pre amplifier in the world, at this price point.
Despite what many hi-fi enthusiasts believe, pre amplifiers are actually one of the most difficult audio components to develop.
At the same time, it is one of the most important components in a good sounding system.
The reason is that the signal strength is very low when entering the pre amplifier, and is therefore very susceptible to high-frequency noise and distortion elements.
The most critical phase in the pre amplifier is the volume regulation, and in the Hegel P30 this is a masterpiece in itself.
The physical volume control knob is only used to describe the desired volume output level to the array of Gigahertz MOS-transistors.
These direct the music signal through a network of high-quality resistors that reduce the signal level.
After the volume control circuit, the signal is directed through the amplification circuit.
For the first time ever they are using the patented SoundEngine technology in the pre amplifier.
Combined with Hegel’s use of hand-matched FET transistors, this results in unsurpassed levels of musical distortion and noise.
In total, the music signal will only pass through 2 transistors and between 1 to 3 resistors on its way through the P30.
The sound you hear from the P30 can only be described as organic and very natural.
To quote a journalist: “The Hegel sounds so much more natural than my previous reference. And it does so without flashing itself with gold and diamonds”.
Features Hegel P30
SoundEngine
3 RCA Inputs
2 XLR Inputs
Home Theater Input
Balanced Output
Ghz MOS Transistors
Short Signal Path
130 dB SNR
The Hegel P30 has 2 pairs of balanced inputs (XLR) and 3 regular unbalanced (RCA).
In addition to this, it has a Home Theatre input that allows you to integrate it into a Home Theatre system.
The P30 also has a 3,5 mm IR-direct input and a 12V trigger output connector.
The Hegel P30 is available in both silver and black finish, so it can be matched with both the H30 and H20 power amplifiers.
Specifications Hegel P30
Remote control: Volume, source and mute controlled by Hegel RC2
Inputs: 2 x XLR balanced, 3 x RCA unbalanced and Home Theatre inputs
Outputs: 1 x XLR balanced and 2 x RCA unbalanced outputs
Other connections: 3,5mm IR-direct jack, 3,5 mm jack 12V trigger output
Signal to noise ratio: More than 130 dB balanced mode
Crosstalk: Less than -100 dB
Distortion: Less than 0.005 %
Intermodulation: Less than 0.01% (19kHz+20kHz)
Finish: Black and Silver
Dimensions/weight: 8cm x 43cm x 30cm (HxWxD), 10kg
Dimensions/weight US: 3,2″ x 17″ x 12″ (HxBxD), 22 lbs
The early 90s were a period of initial prosperity for the brand.
First, they ensured the patented solution known today as SoundEngine.
Later a DAC was developed (1994) and the first CD Player came (1996). Over the next eight years, the company has steadily improved its product range and generated more profit year on year.
When the financial crisis came, most companies immediately took a defensive strategy which meant cutting costs. Hegel played differently. He hired new engineers to design devices. Sometime later, brand new D/A converters were born.
Today Hegel is one of the best-established brands on the Hi-Fi market. We produce integrated, pre and power amplifiers as well as CD players and some of the most modern and sophisticated D/A converters. SoundEngine Technology was just a start. Today there are six more original technical solutions in Hegel's portfolio. The company has dealers in 54 countries and its products are sold all over the world. Awards and press reviews speak for themselves
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