Electrocomp. vs. Hegel -The battle of Norway

Both are good integrated amplifiers, however there is where the similarity ends.

Hegel uses a revolutionary patented circuit which Hegel calls the "sound engine" which is a feed forward error correction scheme, Solution uses a similar circuit although executed to an insane degree.

This technology gives the entire Hegel line an incredibly high damping factor of over 1,000 across the line.

When you listen to a Hegel amplifier you will be amazed at the tight, punchy bass which makes you believe you are listening to a much more expensive amplifier.

Another advantage of this circuit is a cool running amplifier.

Aside from the bass, the Hegel has a very three dimensional soundstage and is quite liquid sounding.

Check out the current reviews of Hegel products on enjoythemusic.com and soundstage and Tone audio.

Every reviewer is freaking out over how good the Hegel's perform and are comparing Hegels products to other devices which cost to two three times their price.

The only problem with Hegel is that they are brand new to the US.

I had an Electrocompaniet on my 10Ts. It sounded very good. Electrocomp has been one of my favorite amps of all I've owned but I was a little concerned about reliability. The volume control was not digitial so more moving parts to fail. I haven't heard Hegel's performance. The name is less well-known than Electro so consider that if you think you might resell it at some point.

audiofreakgeek is spot on regarding Hegel products. I have the Hegel H10 and it performed as well as my friend's Mark Levinson N053 mono amps at $55,000. The Hegel h10 is powerful, dynamic and throws a 3D wide soundstage. It loves to be pushed hard. But, it is extemely transparent and allows one to emtionally feel the music. In short, it is truely state of the art, and a world class amplifier. It also goes to 1,000x2 watts into 2 ohms