Viking Black

At first glance, Viking may seem simple, but behind simplicity lies perfection. Because the Viking is solely focused on playing Redbook CDs, it can achieve an unprecedented level of playback fidelity. Carrying out only one task, he does not make any compromises. The player is made up of only high-quality components designed specifically for the job, and that's what makes this CD player sound truly amazing.

Viking uses a special laser and CD-ROM drive to ensure optimal data reading. It is also equipped with a state-of-the-art DAC that provides high-quality digital-to-analog conversion with minimal distortion, allowing you to hear all the nuances and subtleties of music. Viking does not increase the sample rate in any way and does not interfere with the signal. Because by leaving the signal as it is on disk, the already excellent DAC is optimized for maximum performance.

The drive and DAC are directly controlled by a unique clock generator system that ensures perfect synchronization between them. Using quartz crystal with very low phase noise and patented SoundEngine technology, Hegel's discrete clock generator reduces jitter to an absolute minimum. The Viking CD player also features an OLED display that has been specially tuned for low noise, resulting in clearer, more detailed sound. The Viking analog stage is designed specifically for this model. It incorporates both our analog low-pass filter and line driver technology, providing fully balanced and silent signal processing all the way to your amplifier.

One of the most noticeable features of the Viking CD player is its case design. The sleek design matches the P30A and H30A models, giving them a modern and cohesive look. But the choice of design is not only of aesthetic importance. A very reliable disc drive, well thought out and solid construction means this player will last you for many years. The CD player has one pair of balanced XLR outputs, one pair of unbalanced RCA outputs and one 75 ohm BNC digital output, making it easy to control and integrate into any audio system. For added convenience, the player also has an automatic standby function and comes complete with a robust aluminum RC8 remote control, which can also be used to control all other Hegel products.

Hegel Viking is a high-end CD player designed for the most accurate sound reproduction. This is a device with maximum performance. It's designed to do one thing and one thing only: Capture every aspect of the music you listen to. The Viking is one of the best CD players ever made.