Hegel HD12

Introducing the next generation of Hegel D/A-Converters - The HD12, introduces a combination of great new functionality as well as greatly improved sound quality. First of all, a brand new USB interface allows you to use all common sampling frequencies up to 24 bit / 192 kHz. Also, this new interface allows playback of native DSD-files (PC only), without conversion to PCM. Furthermore, the HD12 has equal quality on the 2 optical and 1 coaxial input.

Technical Specifications

Digital inputs: Coaxial/Optical up to 24 bit/192 kHz, USB up to 24 bit/192 kHz
DSD capability: DSD64
DAC IC/digital filter: 32 bit
Output signal level: 2.5 V RMS (at 0 dBFS)
Digital inputs: 1 coaxial, 2 optical and 1 USB-B (2.0)
Analog outputs: XLR balanced and RCA/phono unbalanced/headphone
Frequency response: 0 Hz - 50 kHz
Phase response: Linear phase analog filter
Noise floor: -145 dB
Distortion: Typically less than 0.0005%
Power supply: Internal toroidal transformer and 20,000 μF capacitors
Dimensions/weight: 6 cm x 21 cm x 26 cm (HxWxD), 3.5 kg
Dimensions/weight: 2.35" x 8.3" x 10.24" (HxBxD), 6.6 lbs