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Which Hegel Amp with LRS+

Hi there. I am updating my system for watching TV, movies and other video content. I am taking the opportunity of moving away from an AV receiver and my 18  year old Acoustic Energy system. Replacing it will be a LRS+ (which I have already purchased) and a Hegel amplifier. The question is which Hegel amplifier?

I understand from comments by others that the H95 runs very hot when driving the LRS+. The H190 seems up to the job, but then again there is the H390 which can handle the power requirements of the LRS+ in its stride. As it is quite a jump (price wise) between the H190 and the H390, I am wondering whether it would be worth spending the extra money for the H390? 🤔

Can I check with those that have a pair of LRS speakers and Hegel amplifiers as to your experience, and which Hegel amplifier that you would recommend and the rationale for the same? 

FYI apart from watching video content, I will be connecting the Hegel to my Roon Nucleus as well. 

Thanks in advance for your input. 

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yyzsantabarbara
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For the last 2 weeks, I put a 200-watt modded Peachtree GAN1 amp on the LRS+ and it was more than enough for my small room. Evern in a mid-size room the 200 watts would be enough.

Yesterday, I put my CODA #16 on the LRS+. It is ’only’ 150 watts but is way more powerful than the GAN1 amp (it’s the bigger current). The CODA is a bit better on the bass but there is only so much bass out of the LRS+.

Note: the CODA is 300 watts at 4 Ohm and the GAN1 is 200 into both 8 and 4. So maybe that is another reason the CODA sounds stronger.

 

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audiotroy
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we are a hegel peachtree and coda dealer perhasps we can help

 

Dave and Troy

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dcpillai OP
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Thanks @audiojan & @yyzsantabarbara  for the input.

That's certainly interesting @avanti1960 ​​​​​. Have you heard the LRS with the Hegel by any chance?

Thanks very much for your feedback @jjss49 ​​​. My room is slightly smaller than yours. Given the chance, would you upgrade your Hegel to the H390 or rather spend the money on additional sub woofers, a better set of power / speaker cables (only applicable to believers 😁) or a better source?

 ​​@audiotroy that would be great but I am not in the US. Sorry. 

yyzsantabarbara
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Now that I have heard the LRS+ with my very powerful CODA #16 and KC62 sub. I recommend as much power for the LRS+. The CODA #16 is great with the LRS+.

dz13
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Audio Excellence did a video on the LRS which identified Hegel as a good match.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OJdKld_2bCc

I would suggest that, if money isn't a consideration, get the most powerful amp you can afford the 390 or 590. However, the 190 is probably fine.

It's amusing that when someone asks which Hegel amp would be best, you get responses about other amps. There are lots of other amps that would work. Heck, I drove the LRS well with an ancient HK SS amp. 

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