hegel h80

Sorry didn't realize how old this post was- what is your experience

my hegel h80 does not have a pre out

i wonder if this v1 has any significant difference from the current one

hegel web site never says there   are 2 h80 but they did change the spec a

little bit  //the sound is the point //not the spec

is the new hd12 better than the h80dac???  OR go to the h160??

Norm

Based on scant information I would expect a bigger sonic difference between the H80 and H160 than between the DACs in the H80 vs the HD12. In the press Hegel seems to suggest a lot of commonality between their integrated amps and stand alone preamps & DACs , ( again speculation). I have very efficient speakers, but I think with most speakers the higher powered amp would allow for more realistic dynamics and drive. Could you find a shop that has the Hegel line and try to compare them in your home system? Let us know.