{"product_id":"hegel-h160-streaming-integrated-amplifier-dac-1","title":"Hegel H160 Streaming Integrated Amplifier; DAC","description":"The Hegel H160 solid-state integrated amplifier provides 150 watts per channel into 8 ohms (250 watts into 4 ohms), high current output, a damping factor over 1000, and network streaming via AirPlay and DLNA. Serving as the heart of modern audio systems, it blends versatile digital connectivity with muscular speaker drive. The chassis features Hegel's SoundEngine technology to cancel crossover distortion while preserving delicate harmonic details. A DualAmp architecture separates the voltage gain and current output stages into isolated blocks to maximize dynamic headroom. Additionally, an onboard DAC processes digital signals through coaxial, optical, USB, and Ethernet inputs, complemented by a dedicated front headphone stage.\n\nCritical acclaim includes an EISA Award for European Amplifier of the Year alongside Product of the Year honors from The Absolute Sound. Reviewers at Stereophile and Hi-Fi+ praised its remarkable ability to control demanding speaker loads with absolute grip and low-end authority. Experts repeatedly highlight its uncolored, highly transparent soundstage that lets recordings present themselves naturally.\n\nIntegrating this amplifier into your system eliminates signal bottlenecks and unveils subtle musical details hidden within your library. It delivers an ideal balance of refined digital streaming and robust analog drive in a single sleek enclosure. Bringing this component home elevates your daily listening routine with effortless control and pristine sonic purity.","brand":"The Music Room","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53197748273433,"sku":"98897","price":1699.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0844\/4225\/1545\/files\/98897-6.jpg?v=1789598806","url":"https:\/\/tmraudio.com\/products\/hegel-h160-streaming-integrated-amplifier-dac-1","provider":"The Music Room","version":"1.0","type":"link"}