HEGEL H120

The H120 is an integrated amplifier featuring high-end technologies at an accessible cost, with no fear of competition.
Equipped with Hegel’s most refined and high-performance patented technologies, usually found in top-tier products, it delivers a level of performance unmatched in its market segment. An unconventional product that offers audiophile-level sound, impressive dynamics, and top features (streaming, IP control…) at an incredible price. With an extremely high damping factor, great versatility, upgradability, musicality, and dynamics, the H120 also includes services like Apple AirPlay, Spotify Connect, and more.

Hegel H120: The perfect DAC NETWORK integrated amplifier for the digital era
Standing on the shoulders of giants, as true science teaches, the Hegel H120 proudly continues the legacy of Norwegian amplifiers. The award-winning designs of the Oslo-based manufacturer have, over the years, stunned listeners with their unique combination of sheer dynamics and delicate naturalness. The H120 is a refined integrated amplifier with a high-end DAC, capable of delivering 75 W per channel at 8 ohms in Dual Mono configuration. Derived from the iconic Röst, the H120 inherits this legacy, offering the brand’s most sophisticated technologies scaled into a more compact and affordable chassis.

Hegel H120: Power Supply
The significantly larger power supply compared to previous models creates a more dynamic sound, designed for pairing with large loudspeakers that require demanding drive loads.

Hegel H120: Digital Section
The digital section is borrowed directly from its bigger siblings—and this is truly the core of the H120. The typical H120 user is seen as an enthusiast who loves digital music streaming. In this price range, we confidently claim that the H120 performs significantly better than any other product on the market.

The digital-to-analog conversion in the H120 is of the highest quality, using proprietary, ground-up technology. Hegel takes full control of the digital data stream, employing techniques developed for its top-tier and flagship models, ensuring that digital music is delivered in its purest form. The result is perfectly natural sound, free from artifacts that might make you want to turn the volume down.

Effortless streaming from your smartphone
With the powerful Hegel H120, streaming directly from your smartphone or tablet is incredibly easy. Once connected to the home network, the H120 becomes available as a DMR (renderer), ready to receive music via AirPlay (for Apple devices like Mac, iPhone, or iPad) or DLNA (UPnP) for Android/Windows.

For best performance and features, you can use reliable apps like MConnect HD: through the app (available for Apple and Google), you can link your Tidal or Qobuz accounts and stream your favorite music in the highest available quality (even 24/192 resolution). You can also browse files from NAS, listen to internet radio via built-in VTuner, and enjoy Deezer.

Hegel is a certified MConnect partner, so the app sends the audio stream directly from the server to the H120, making your smartphone a simple remote. The MConnect app supports 24/192 HD files, native MQA-encoded files, and DSD.

Roon Ready functionality
Roon Ready is now available on the H120. Roon is a powerful music platform that integrates local music libraries with streaming services. Firmware updates are delivered OTA and are free of charge.

Previously, Hegel could be used with Roon via USB or AirPlay. When connected via USB, Roon acted as the player and Hegel as the renderer, leveraging Roon’s features—except RAAT, which requires native implementation.

Now, RAAT is supported too. Once the Roon Core is installed—the software that manages music files, streaming services, and audio devices—you can control everything from a single app. Roon supports music stored on internal/external hard drives, NAS, iTunes libraries, live radio stations, and streaming from TIDAL and Qobuz. With its multiroom capability, you can manage music in every room with Roon’s beautiful interface.

Smart Home Integration via Control4
All Hegel integrated amps from the H120 upwards are officially Control4 certified. This means any Control4 installer can easily integrate Hegel products into a smart home system. Control4 is the world’s leading smart home automation system, making Hegel the perfect choice for those who want both high musical quality and a connected lifestyle.

As of 2020, Hegel is the only high-performance stereo manufacturer offering full, secure IP control integration. It is, to our knowledge, the only one globally with native Control4 software integration.

An installer simply needs to plug a network cable into the Hegel amplifier. Once the Control4 software is launched, Hegel appears automatically as a Control4 unit on the network. It can then be dragged and dropped into the desired location in the project. High-quality installations have never been easier than with Hegel.

Crestron Compatibility
Another high-end home automation platform is Crestron. Since January 2020, the Hegel H120, H190, H390, and H590 integrated amplifiers have included Crestron drivers. These are also available via the Crestron App Store.

H120 Compatibility and Ideal Pairings
The H120 is an ideal match for driving high-end medium-sized loudspeakers, both bookshelf and floorstanding. Ideal room sizes range from 15 to approximately 35 square meters. It performs best when paired with speakers of high potential and tonal neutrality.

More generally, it's worth noting how well Hegel electronics drive British KEF loudspeakers across various power classes. Globally, KEF’s brand ambassador Sir Johan Coorg regularly showcases KEF innovations using Hegel electronics.

Similarly, the prestigious Danish brand Dynaudio frequently demonstrates their newest models paired with Hegel gear. The new Confidence series by Dynaudio is often presented worldwide alongside the top-tier H590 integrated amp.

Technical Specifications

• Output Power: 2 x 75 W @ 8 ohms; Dual Mono
• Minimum Load: 2 ohms
• Analog Inputs: 1 x Balanced (XLR); 2 x Unbalanced (RCA)
• Digital Inputs: 1 x Coaxial (RCA) S/PDIF; 3 x Optical S/PDIF; 1 x USB; 1 x Network
• Line Output: 1 x Variable Unbalanced (RCA)
• Frequency Response: 5 Hz – 100 kHz
• Signal-to-Noise Ratio: >100 dB
• Crosstalk: < -100 dB
• Distortion: < 0.001% @ 50 W 8 ohms 1 kHz
• Intermodulation: < 0.01% (19 kHz + 20 kHz)
• Damping Factor: >2000 (main output stage)
• Dimensions: 10 cm (H) x 43 cm (W) x 31 cm (D)
• Weight: 20 kg