solderdude
Grand Contributor
The outputs marked 'line out' are not line-outs as most think about 'line-out' functionality for instance such as not volume controlled DAC output.
They are pre-outs (so volume controlled) and are intended to drive Hegel amps that have a sensitivity of 500mV or so.
They are intended for (volume controlled) subs for instance.
Alas... it looks like they are line outs and can actually put out 2V (but with increased distortion above 550mV) but the, always coupled power amp section, at that point, is already severely over-driven.
Too bad Hegel did not think a little further than their own amplifier line-up.
Too bad the 'line out' labelled RCA outputs are not suited as line-out for other equipment.
Too bad the product specifications are incomplete and say nearly nothing about real specifications.
Too bad the DAC itself is not better than your average USB dongle in performance nor is it really needed given the amp measurements. These are a bit high (from an ASR standpoint) due to the design philosophy. It falls under 'good enough' for me.
Maybe @Hegel Music System pays attention and will better themselves.
They are pre-outs (so volume controlled) and are intended to drive Hegel amps that have a sensitivity of 500mV or so.
They are intended for (volume controlled) subs for instance.
Alas... it looks like they are line outs and can actually put out 2V (but with increased distortion above 550mV) but the, always coupled power amp section, at that point, is already severely over-driven.
Too bad Hegel did not think a little further than their own amplifier line-up.
Too bad the 'line out' labelled RCA outputs are not suited as line-out for other equipment.
Too bad the product specifications are incomplete and say nearly nothing about real specifications.
Too bad the DAC itself is not better than your average USB dongle in performance nor is it really needed given the amp measurements. These are a bit high (from an ASR standpoint) due to the design philosophy. It falls under 'good enough' for me.
Maybe @Hegel Music System pays attention and will better themselves.
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