That probably rules out most of the once-famous British loudspeaker brands for you as well then because they’ve shifted the bulk of their production to China nowadays. It’s the race to the bottom for them
Hmmmm………. I took delivery of the H600 today and am disappointed. As the owner of a music fidelity m8xi I consider this to be significantly superior to the h600 - so much more authority over the sonic spectrum. Both have very ordinary remotes, the only + I see for the H600 is that it’s almost 1/2 the weight of the M8xI. Both look very similar. Hmmmm…… my first Hegel, and I’m disappointed…
Thanks for your comment, I was wondering how it compare to well established brands known for their super integrated amps. My first thought was why they completely ignore Nu-Vista or Diablo. I don't wanna dis H600 without hearing/comparing it but this intro/review seems to be biased unless it's paid ad, than I would understand.
Why would anyone consider moving from the M8xi to this an upgrade in the first place beats me. A side-step at most unless you count in the dac and the streamer. In that case one could have spent the upgrade amount in a separate dac and streamer.
You're witty😆... I had M8xi and nu-vista 800,... and h590 was better for me. H600 is a killer among integrated amps. I suspect that you have a mismatched system, maybe the room or you have strange hearing preferences... well everyone has different ears ? ... good luck 😉🤘
goodness - this is really a very modest price for all its sections. You should see how much some gear costs - look at the lines of Absolute Sounds retailer, for instance. You'll be staggered.
It is definitely more resolving, it is difficult for me to describe these aspects in words,... but it is really better (for me),... I had the h590 for over two years,... there is a difference not only in the dac itself, but also in the amplifier (preamplifier?). Rent the H600 for a test and I assure you, you won't return it ;)
Sold my h590 to pre order h600 when it was first introduced and now I got it with me for more than a month. I can say that it is pure market. This amp is not significant better than h590. Not shit,but nothing special at all.
Hifi prices (like everything else) have skyrocketed, value for money is now a rare thing. Guessing the Hegel is excellent but the mark up is not worth it, and built in China while still upping the price, Hegel taking the p**s. Go second hand, yeah some risk but worth the risk.
just made some Green Tea - sourced from China! Water boiled in a John Lewis kettle, made in? Yes, China. Shaved with a Braun razor from ... yes, China. Pine Nuts on my pizza from ... China -(
I'd buy a Hegel in a second, but a 2 year warranty on something that cost this much... tells me hegel has no faith in manufacturing. Sticking with Moon for now.
I purchased a H600 and it arrive defective so had to return it . With the bad (null) customer service from hegel im now looking into other brand options
I have a question. I own the Bowers & Wilkins 802D speakers. Paired with the Gamut DI 150 amplifier. I would like to buy a new amplifier. Which one would you suggest, knowing I'm a musician and listen only to classical music?
