Hegel H590

Welcome to the forum Hugh! The H590 debuted at the Munich High End show, and I think one other show in Europe. Maybe a member here who visited Hegel's room at Munich might chime in.

Re: a release date, I watched some Youtube videos and checked around the Internet, but the best clue I could find was on Hegel's FB page from a few days ago which simply said "..It is coming soon", so only Company insiders know at this stage.

It looks like a very good amp for the money. It will be interesting to see how this amp compares to other good integrateds around that price point, incl: the Audio Analogue Maestro Anniversary, Rowland Continuum S2 & Audia Flight FLS-10?

Hugh,

I wouldn't just order one, we were Hegel dealers years ago, and their products are excellent, the real question will be how will the 590 stack up to any of the zillion other reference integrated amplifiers on the market, then how will it pair with your Kef's?

As mentioned on another post you have high end intergratreds from Bel Canto, there is the less expensive but also mindblowing Micromega M150 which adds room correction to the mix, then you have the Luxman products, T+A products, etc.

So if I were you I would wait and then borrow one and see how you like it and obviously compare it to the any of the other market contenders.

The Hegel sound is fast, clean, with a big soundstage, however,the Hegel sound tends to have less midrange bloom then a Naim or Micromega product. 

Dave and Troy
Audio Doctor NJ