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Description Freakuence!<\/strong><\/span><\/div>\n
The V10 goes for it! A warm, detailed reproduction that pulls you right into the music. The device is whisper quiet and brings out every nuance without any noise. Highly recommended for lovers of analog audio. <\/span><\/div>\n
Retail price: 1499.00<\/span><\/div>\n
General description<\/strong><\/span><\/div>\n
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The Hegel V10 is a phono preamplifier designed to harness the full potential of vinyl records. With a focus on neutrality and dynamics, the V10 offers clear and detailed reproduction of music. <\/span><\/p>\n

The device is compatible with both Moving Magnet (MM) and Moving Coil (MC) cartridges, making it versatile. The V10 features a discrete JFET transistor input for both types of cartridges, contributing to low noise and accurate signal processing. <\/p>\n

One notable feature is the ability to adjust settings to personal preferences and specific cartridges. For example, users can set capacitance for MM cartridges and impedance for MC cartridges as desired. In addition, the V10 offers a switchable subsonic filter to reduce unwanted low frequencies.<\/p>\n

The enclosure is designed with separate compartments for the power supply and sensitive amplifier circuits, which minimizes interference and improves sound quality. With both balanced XLR and unbalanced RCA outputs, the V10 is easy to integrate into a variety of audio systems. <\/p>\n

With these features, the Hegel V10 is a valuable addition for enthusiasts who want to make the most of their vinyl collection.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Background information<\/strong><\/span><\/div>\n
The Hegel V10 is a completely discrete phono preamplifier designed by Bent Holter and the Hegel team. The V10 combines a tonearm-friendly, very quiet power supply with carefully selected transistors and passive components. Balanced outputs, floating circuits and an audiophile performance-focused cabinet minimize noise and distortion. The design reflects Hegel’s commitment to musical transparency and flexibility. <\/span><\/div>\n
Brand history<\/strong><\/span><\/div>\n
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. <\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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