Hegel H200 – Streaming Integrated Amplifier with 150 W Per Channel and Built-In Phono

The Hegel H200 condenses the Norwegian brand's reference thinking into one quietly confident box: 2 × 150 W of Class AB power, a complete streaming platform, a built-in DAC and a moving-magnet phono stage. Named EISA Amplifier 2026-2027, it suits the listener who wants a single component to run a serious system — turntable, network, TV and computer alike.

Key Features

• 2 × 150 W Class AB amplification: Stable down to 2 Ω, with a damping factor above 4000 for absolute grip on the bass
• SoundEngine 2 technology: Hegel's patented correction cancels distortion at its origin instead of masking it downstream
• Complete streaming platform: Spotify Connect (Lossless), Tidal Connect, Qobuz Connect, Apple AirPlay, Google Cast, UPnP and airable internet radio
• Built-in SynchroDAC: Network, coaxial and USB-B inputs handle 24/192, clocked to keep jitter out of the signal path
• MM phono input: A dedicated moving-magnet stage lets a turntable connect directly, with no external phono box
• Balanced and unbalanced analogue: One XLR and two RCA inputs, fixed and variable line outputs, plus a front headphone jack

Customer Benefits

The H200 replaces a rack of separates. Streaming, digital conversion, vinyl and analogue sources all arrive at one volume knob, and the DualAmp topology keeps the voltage and current stages independent so the character of the music does not change as you turn it up. Automatic input sensing switches sources as you use them, the Hegel Control app handles everyday operation, and software updates arrive over the network — so the amplifier improves after you buy it rather than ageing.

Quick Specs

• Power output: 2 × 150 W into 8 Ω
• Minimum load: 2 Ω
• Damping factor: More than 4000
• Frequency response: 5 Hz – 100 kHz
• Signal-to-noise ratio: More than 100 dB
• Distortion: Less than 0.01% @ 50 W, 8 Ω, 1 kHz
• Analogue inputs: 1 × XLR, 2 × RCA, 1 × RCA phono (MM)
• Digital inputs: Coaxial, 2 × optical, USB-B, USB-A, network
• Dimensions: 43 × 41 × 12 cm (W×D×H)
• Weight: 13.6 kg

What's in the Box

• Hegel H200 integrated amplifier
• RC10 system remote control
• Power cord
• User manual

Ideal For

Listeners building a two-channel system around demanding loudspeakers, vinyl owners who want a proper phono stage built in, and anyone consolidating a streamer, DAC and amplifier into one chassis.

Pros & Cons

• ✅ 150 W per channel with 2 Ω stability drives difficult speakers
• ✅ Streaming, DAC and MM phono all built in
• ✅ Software-upgradable over the network

• ⚠️ Understated display and controls — no large colour screen
• ⚠️ Single XLR input limits fully balanced multi-source setups

Final Word

The H200 is Hegel doing what Hegel does best: enormous reserves of clean power, restrained industrial design and no wasted features.