Description
Pre-amplifier, inputs: 2 XLR, 3 RCA, outputs: XLR, 2 RCA, dimensions 430 x 80 x 300 mm, weight 10 kg.
The P30 is the best preamplifier designed by Hegel. With patented technology and hand-tuned components, the P30 is a strong contender in the race to become the world's best preamplifier. Regardless of the price. Despite what many hi-fi enthusiasts believe, preamps are actually one of the most difficult audio components to design. At the same time, it is one of the most important components in audio systems. The reason is that the signal level is very low when entering the preamplifier and therefore very susceptible to high frequency noise and other distortion. The most critical phase in a preamp is the volume control, and in the P30 this is the main part. The volume control knob is used only to describe the desired output level for the Gigahertz MOS transistor array. They route the audio signal through a network of high-quality resistors that reduce the signal level.
After the volume control circuit, the signal is routed through the amplification circuit. Here Hegel uses patented SoundEngine technology in a preamplifier for the first time. In general, the audio signal will only pass through 2 transistors and 1 to 3 resistors along its path with the P30 circuit. The sound you hear from the P30 can only be described as organic and very natural. To quote one journalist: “The Hegel sounds much more natural than my previous preamp, and it does it without flashing gold and diamonds.”
Hegel P30 has 2 pairs of balanced inputs (XLR) and 3 regular unbalanced RCA. In addition to this, it has an input for integration into a home theater system. The P30 also has an IR input port and a trigger jack. The Hegel P30 is available in both silver and black, so it can be combined with both the H30 and H20 power amplifiers.
