Description
Description Freakuence!
Without a doubt, the Mohican player plays at a much higher level than the internal dacs that Hegel has in its amplifiers. Playing CDs in peace is still a bit different than streaming. Always nice to experience again.
Details
From one large stack of exhibition models from the European distributor. We have many Hegel units (including duplicate types). They have all been reviewed by Audio Service Elst (the official point)before the distributor had them delivered here. Full warranty!
General description
The Hegel Mohican is a CD player dedicated entirely to CD playback. Unlike many other players that offer all sorts of extra features, the Mohican is designed with one goal: to deliver the best possible sound quality when playing CDs.
The unit uses a Sanyo CD drive optimized with specially designed servo circuits. The built-in DAC operates at a native resolution of 16 bit/44.1 kHz, ensuring pure and accurate playback without re-sampling. Thanks to patented SoundEngine technology, jitter is minimized, resulting in a natural and smooth sound reproduction.
The Mohican’s design is sleek and functional, with solid construction and intuitive operation. The player offers both RCA and XLR outputs, making it easy to connect to various amplifiers and audio systems.
For CD enthusiasts looking for a player without unnecessary features and with a focus on sound quality, the Hegel Mohican is an excellent choice.
Brand history
Hegel was founded in Norway in the late 1980s by Bent Holter. In his graduate project at Trondheim University of Technology, he developed a solution for reducing distortion in transistor amplifiers. This led to the technology that later became known as SoundEngine. In 1988, the name Hegel was first used for an amplifier. The company released several CD players and amplifiers in the 1990s. In 1996, the first fully balanced amplifier was introduced. Around 2004, the brand began developing DA converters. Later products featured networking capabilities to support digital music playback. Hegel exclusively markets its own electronics, developing both the circuit design and the necessary software itself. The company conducts international distribution of its products from Norway.
Questions & Answers
What formats are supported by the Hegel Mohican?
The Hegel Mohican only supports playback of standard audio CDs (Red Book CDs) and does not support SACD, DSD or other formats.
What analog outputs are available on the Hegel Mohican?The player features one unbalanced RCA output and one balanced XLR output for analog connections.
Is there a digital output available on the Hegel Mohican?Yes, the Hegel Mohican has one BNC digital output with an impedance of 75 ohms.
Can the Hegel Mohican be used as an external DAC?No, the Mohican is a pure CD player with no digital inputs and cannot function as an external DAC.
What DAC chip is used in the Hegel Mohican?The Mohican uses the AKM AK4490 DAC chip, configured for native 16-bit/44.1 kHz processing.
How is the Hegel Mohican operated?The player has two multifunction buttons on the front panel for basic control and comes with an aluminum remote control for extended control.
What are the dimensions and weight of the Hegel Mohican?It measures 43 cm wide, 10 cm high (including feet) and 29 cm deep, weighing 6.5 kg.
Is the Hegel Mohican still in production?No, the Hegel Mohican was introduced in 2016 and has not been in production since 2021.
