Hegel H400 Amplifier: The Ultimate in Streamlined Design and Performance The Hegel H400 amplifier, affectionately known as the Streamliner, stands as a masterpiece of audio engineering, offering a perfect blend of streamlined design and high-performance audio. Whether you're an audiophile or a casual listener, the Hegel H400 promises an unparalleled listening experience that will transform your music enjoyment. Unmatched Power and Precision The Hegel H400 is a Class AB amplifier that delivers 250 watts of power into 8 ohms and remains stable down to 2-ohm loads. With a remarkable damping factor of 4000, the H400 ensures tight control over your speakers, providing precise, dynamic sound that captures every detail. Its dual mono construction and symmetrical layout enhance sound quality, while the absence of an equalizer preserves signal integrity. Featuring our cutting-edge SoundEngine 2 technology, the H400 offers instant distortion correction during amplification, resulting in a detailed, agile sound with both punch and finesse. Advanced Features for High-Performance Audio Incorporating many of the advanced features found in our reference integrated amplifier, the Hegel H400 stands out for its high performance and value. The H400 shares the same Dual Mono design, robust streaming platform, and high-quality bit-perfect DAC found in the H600. These shared features ensure that the H400 delivers top-tier sound quality and versatility, making it a superb choice for discerning listeners. Meticulous In-House Development Every aspect of the Hegel H400 amplifier has been meticulously developed in-house, ensuring unparalleled quality control and cohesive design. This streamlined approach eliminates unnecessary steps and complications, allowing our engineers to focus on innovation and performance. By keeping development under one roof, we guarantee that every component and feature is perfectly integrated, enhancing overall efficiency and reliability. This in-house strategy also allows for faster implementation of new features and improvements, keeping the H400 at the forefront of audio technology. Built for Durability and Energy Efficiency Crafted from high-quality materials, the Hegel H400 is designed for durability and reliability, ensuring a long lifespan with minimal maintenance. The H400’s SoundEngine 2 technology makes it energy efficient, consuming minimal power while delivering exceptional performance. The amplifier’s auto standby feature further reduces energy waste without compromising sound quality, making it both environmentally friendly and cost-effective. Sleek, Intuitive Design The Hegel H400 is designed with simplicity and intuitive operation in mind. It features a sleek, minimalist front panel with two multifunctional knobs for source selection and volume control, which also double as buttons for muting, pausing, or navigating the device menu. The central display is clear and easy to read from a distance, showing only essential information. To maintain a clean and uncluttered appearance, the power button is discreetly located underneath the amplifier, ensuring nothing distracts from your audio setup's beauty. Comprehensive Connectivity and Streaming Options The Hegel H400 amplifier offers a wide range of analog and digital inputs, ensuring seamless compatibility with various audio sources. Its impressive power and control make it capable of driving any speaker, even the most challenging ones. With automatic signal detection, the H400 instantly recognizes connected digital audio sources and switches to the correct input, eliminating the need for manual selection. The amplifier supports home theater systems and multi-room devices, with inputs that can be set at a fixed high volume. Additionally, the TV remote function allows you to control the amplifier with your TV remote, streamlining your home entertainment setup. Optimized for Modern Streaming and Multi-Room Audio The Hegel H400 is optimized for simplicity, supporting popular streaming platforms such as AirPlay, Spotify Connect, Roon Ready, Tidal Connect, Google Cast™, and UPnP. You can control the amplifier directly through these services, or use the Hegel Control App for volume and input control, access to internet radio, podcasts, and media server playback. The H400 also supports multi-room audio via Roon, AirPlay, and Google Cast, allowing synchronized music playback in different areas of your home, seamlessly integrated with your smart home system. Experience the Hegel H400 The Hegel H400 exemplifies streamlined design and high performance, offering an exceptional audio experience that combines ease of use with high value. Whether you're streaming your favorite playlist or exploring new podcasts, the H400 is designed to enhance your enjoyment of music with clarity, richness, and reliability. Specification Details Power Output 2 x 250 W into 8 Ω, Dual Mono Minimum Load 2 Ω Analog Inputs 1 x balanced (XLR), 2 x unbalanced (RCA) Digital Outputs 1 x coaxial (BNC) S/PDIF 24/192 Digital Inputs 1 x coaxial (BNC, S/PDIF 24/192, DSD64 (DoP), MQA 8x), 1 x coaxial (RCA, S/PDIF 24/192, DSD64 (DoP), MQA 8x) 3 x optical (S/PDIF 24/96, MQA 8x), 1 x USB (32/384, DSD256 (DoP), MQA 8x), 1 x Network (24/192, DSD64 (DoP), MQA 8x) Line Level Output 1 x unbalanced fixed (RCA), 1 x unbalanced variable (RCA) Streaming Spotify Connect, Roon Ready, Tidal Connect, Google Cast, AirPlay, airable Internet Radio and Podcast, UPnP Streaming Formats MP3, WAV, FLAC, ALAC, AIFF, DSF, DFF, AAC, PCM, MQA, Ogg Frequency Response 5 Hz - 180 kHz Signal-to-Noise Ratio More than 100 dB Crosstalk Less than -100 dB Distortion Less than 0.005% @ 50 W/8 Ω/1 kHz Intermodulation Less than 0.01% (19 kHz + 20 kHz) Damping Factor More than 4000 (main power output stage) Dimensions (incl. feet) 15 cm x 43 cm x 44 cm (HxWxD) Unit Weight 20 kg Dimensions (US) 5.9" x 16.93" x 17.32" (HxWxD) Unit Weight (US) 44.1 lbs
