The P20 is an entry-level preamplifier and offers an affordable entry into Hegel's Reference series. The design of the P20 is based on many elements of its bigger brother. Although it is compressed, many of the good features remain - the huge soundstage, the deep rhythmic bass response, the perfect timing accuracy... In short, the feeling of being there with the artists.
The P20 comes with a high-quality remote control, made from a single piece of aluminum. It has the same bead-blasted and anodized finish as the preamplifier. You can really feel the quality of every part of the P20, not just hear it. There are a total of 5 regular inputs, both balanced and unbalanced. Additionally, there is a special Home Theatre input that allows it to be integrated into Home Theatre systems. Finally, there are both balanced and unbalanced outputs as well as a fixed line-level output.
The idea behind the P20 was, as mentioned, to offer a more affordable entry into our series. But above all, it was to set a new standard of price and performance in preamplifiers. The preamplifier is perhaps the most sensitive unit in a sound system. Because signal levels are so low, even the smallest levels of noise or distortion tarnish the image and hide the small details that bring music to life.
In the design of the P20, we managed to achieve the highest sound quality at such a low price by using brand new technologies, such as silicon-germanium transistors. Additionally, we applied high-frequency components that were not originally designed for audio and used them in ways that had never been done before. The result is an open and natural preamplifier at a very competitive price.
Technical Specifications:
- Remote Control: Volume, source, and mute control
- Inputs: 1 x XLR balanced, 4 x RCA unbalanced, and Home Theatre inputs
- Outputs: 1 x XLR balanced, 1 x RCA unbalanced, and 1 x RCA recording
- Signal-to-Noise Ratio: Over 130 dB balanced operation
- Crosstalk: Less than -100 dB
- Distortion: Less than 0.005%
- Intermodulation Distortion: Less than 0.01% (19 kHz + 20 kHz)
- Finish: Black
- Dimensions/Weight: 8 cm x 43 cm x 30 cm (H x W x D), weight 10 kg
Technical Specifications
- Type
- Preamplifier
- Technology
- Solid
- Channels
- Stereo
- SNR
- 130 dB
Connectivity
- Phono
- No
- Optical
- No
- Coaxial
- No
- USB
- No
- Ethernet
- No
- Analog
- Yes
- Headphones
- No
- Subwoofer
- No
- Wifi
- No
- Bluetooth
- No
Features & Functions
- Radio
- No
Dimensions
- Width
- 43 cm
- Length
- 30 cm
- Height
- 8 cm
Important information
Specifications are collected from official manufacturer websites. Please verify the specifications before proceeding with your final purchase. If you notice any problem you can report it here.