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D50

Name: Hegel D50
Brand: Hegel

Hegel

2024 – Present

DigitalDACs

Estimated price (community-sourced)

$4,900

About the D50

The Hegel D50 is a reference-level digital-to-analog converter (DAC) engineered for audiophiles seeking pure, musical sound reproduction without unnecessary features. It utilizes a high-performance ESS 9039Q2M DAC chip on a dedicated isolated board, dual low-noise toroidal transformers with 20 independent power supply rails, and meticulous circuit design including rounded PCB traces and a transformer-balanced RS422 AES/EBU receiver to minimize jitter and noise. Inputs support up to 32-bit/384kHz PCM, DSD256 (DoP), and MQA 8x unfolding, delivering balanced and unbalanced analog outputs with extraordinary clarity, timbral richness, and soundstaging. Roon Tested, it integrates seamlessly as an upgrade for Hegel amplifiers like H390 and H590. Housed in a robust aluminum chassis with minimalist aesthetics, it represents Hegel's two decades of DAC expertise.

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