Hegel HD12

The HD12, introduces a combination of
great new functionality as well as greatly improved sound quality. First
of all, a brand new USB interface allows you to use all common sampling
frequencies up to 24 bit / 192 kHz. Also, this new interface allows
playback of native DSD-files (PC only), without conversion to PCM.
Furthermore, the HD12 has equal quality on the 2 optical and 1 coaxial
inputs. Versatility - With an HD12 you can upgrade virtually any system
to Hegel standards. There is a very high quality headphone output,
regular RCA phono outputs as well as true balanced XLR outputs. This
means you can connect to any receiver/amplifier and/or sub woofer.
However, the built-in and remote-controlled volume attenuator also
allows direct connection to a pair of active loudspeakers or to a power amplifier.
New research in the digital domain has
resulted in extremely low jitter levels. In particular, great
improvements have been made to "skirting", a distortion that reduces the
timing and precision in the sound. You hear it very well in drums and
dynamic elements of the music. Another large improvement comes in the
analog part of the D/A-Converter. We are talking about a noise floor of
-145dB. It means the HD12 brings out so much more of those tiny details
that suck you in to the music. Quite simply a significant upgrade and a
remarkable D/A-Converter.


Technical Details

Digital inputs: Coaxial / optical up to 24bit / 192kHz, USB up to 24bit / 192kHz
DSD capability: DSD64
Dac IC / digital filter: 32 bit
Output signal level: 2.5V RMS (at 0dBFS)
Digital inputs: 1 coaxial, 2 optical and 1 USB-B (2.0)
Analog outputs: XLR balanced and RCA / phono unbalanced/ headphone
Frequency response: 0Hz - 50kHz
Phase response: Linear phase analog filter
Noise floor: -145dB
Distortion: Typically less than 0.0005%
Power supply: Internal toroidal transformer and 20,000uF capacitors
Dimensions/weight: 6cm x 21cm x 26cm (HxWxD) / 3.5kg
Dimensions/weight: 2.35" x 8.3" x 10.24" (HxBxD), 6.6 lbs