The H190v is a streaming integrated amplifier by Hegel that delivers 150 watts x 2 channels into 8 ohms, rated at 1 kHz and 1% THD. It was released in May 2024. It is a 2-channel design using a Class A/B output stage. Speakers connect via binding posts. A minimum impedance of 2 ohms makes it compatible with a wide range of loudspeakers. It has a built-in DAC (Hegel in-house DAC, 24-bit/192kHz over coaxial and network), so you can play digital sources directly with no separate DAC unit needed. It also has a phono input, so a turntable can connect straight to it. The Hegel H190v has an MSRP of $3,200.
There are 7 Hegel amplifiers in our database. Below you can see the main specs of these amps.
Hegel Integrated Amplifier Series
Performance Specs
One of the most important factors when deciding on an integrated amplifier is its power ratings and compatibility with your speaker's impedance requirements. The Hegel H190v is rated at 150 watts RMS into 8-ohms. Hegel provides this wattage at a THD (Total Harmonic Distortion) of 0.01% which is an important indicator of distortion at the given values (lower THD is better).
Here are the main highlights of its performance specs:
- 150 watts into 8-ohms (5 Hz-100 kHz) at 0.01%
- 100dB Signal to Noise Ratio
How loud will 150 watts actually play in your room? →
Wiring more than one pair of speakers to it? Check the load first →
Which speakers suit the Hegel H190v?
150 W into 8 ohms, rated down to 2 ohms.
We rank every passive speaker we cover against it on power, impedance safety and current
delivery.
Need more power?
Hegel H190v is rated at 150 watts into 8 ohms, which puts it in our 121 to 180 watts band. The next band up is Over 180 watts, which is worth about 2.3dB more output. That is a real difference in headroom on peaks, and a modest one in how loud the system plays - power and loudness are not the same thing.
Before buying watts, check what your speakers actually need: the amp and speaker matcher works it out from their sensitivity, impedance and your room. Plenty of systems are better served by the 91 to 120 watts band and better speakers.
When pairing the Hegel H190v with a passive Bookshelf (Stand mount) or Passive Floor Standing (Tower) speaker, you have to check if their Max Power Range is below the max wattage of the amp for the given impedance levels.
Operating your amp outside of this max range may damage the speakers.
What size of room is the Hegel H190v Amplifier good for?
An essential deciding factor is the size of the room in which you intend to employ the Hegel H190v amplifier. Here, taking into account its maximum power parameters, we analyzed its applicability to various size environments:
| Listening Environment |
Suitability |
| Near-field | Poor |
| Small Room | Poor |
| Mid-size Room | Good |
| Large Room | Good |
| Very Large Room | Average |
Inputs and Outputs
Besides the performance specs of the Hegel H190v, the next important feature set that you have to evaluate is the input and output selections that it offers.
Hegel H190v has total of 3 Analog inputs .
Inputs
- Total Number of Analog Inputs: 3
- Phono Input
- 3 Optical Digital Input
- 1 Coaxial Digital Input
- USB Input:
- USB-B audio input
- 24-bit/96kHz
Outputs
- Speaker Outputs
- One unbalanced fixed and one unbalanced variable RCA line out Preamp Outputs
- Yes Headphone Output
Bluetooth Connectivity
Hegel H190v doesn't have bluetooth connectivity feature. In order to stream your music via bluetooth, the easiest way is to connect an external bluetooth receiver to your Hegel H190v. Two bluetooth receivers that we recommend are the
iFi Zen Blue V2 and the
Audioengine B1.
Among the amps in the same price range, these are the 5 amps that have Bluetooth Connectivity:
Phono Input
Hegel H190v features two Phono Inputs which are compatible with
MM (Moving Magnet) type of phono cartridges, you can connect your turntable with MM cartridges directly to this amp without the need for a phono preamp. If you are using an MC cartridge on your turntable, you need to use a phono preamp that has MC phono stage such as the
Cambridge Duo or the
iFi ZEN Phono.
Subwoofer Output
Hegel H190v has Stereo RCA preamp outputs which can be used to connect to a powered subwoofer via an RCA cable ( as long as your sub supports this connection).
Check our
Powered Subwoofers page to find a subwoofer that will work with Hegel H190v amp and your speakers.
Balanced connections
Hegel H190v has a balanced XLR input. A balanced cable carries the signal twice, on two conductors of opposite polarity. Interference picked up along the way lands on both equally and cancels when the two are recombined at the far end, so the longer the cable run and the noisier the surroundings, the more the connection is worth. Whether a balanced connection also yields more power depends on how the amplifier is built inside - some are balanced end to end, others convert to single-ended internally and deliver the same power either way, so it is worth reading the maker's own wording rather than assuming.
DAC and Digital Music
The Hegel H190v's built-in DAC allows the connection of digital sources directly, eliminating the need for an external DAC. The DAC chip that is used in the H190v is the
Hegel in-house DAC, 24-bit/192kHz over coaxial and network, and supports resolutions up to
24-bit, 192KHZ.
Hegel H190v Pros and Cons
Drawn from the published figures on this page, not from listening.
- ✓150 watts per channel into 8 ohms is more than most rooms and most speakers will ever ask for.
- ✓Rated down to 2 ohms, so even a speaker with a punishing impedance dip is within its brief.
- ✓Damping factor of 4,000 means a low output impedance and firm control over a woofer.
- ✓Signal-to-noise ratio of 100dB, so the amplifier itself should be inaudible between tracks.
- ✓Distortion is specified at 0.01%, an order of magnitude below what is generally held to be audible.
- ✓Built-in DAC handling 24-bit / 192, so a TV, computer or streamer can connect digitally with nothing in between.
- ✓Digital inputs cover 3 optical, 1 coaxial and USB.
- ✓Phono stage built in (MM), so a turntable needs no separate preamplifier.
- ✓Streams over the network without a separate streamer: Spotify Connect; AirPlay and Roon.
- ✓Pre-outs (One unbalanced fixed and one unbalanced variable RCA line out) leave room to add a power amplifier or an active subwoofer later.
- ✓Balanced XLR inputs, worth having on a long cable run.
- ✓Headphone output.
- ✗The phono stage is moving-magnet only; a moving-coil cartridge would need a step-up or an external stage.
Hegel H190v External Dimensions and Weight
Hegel H190v has external dimensions of (H x W x D) 4-3/4 x 16-15/16 x 16-1/8 inch (120 x 430 x 410 mm ). The unit weighs
14.2 kg (31.3 lbs).
Base Surface Area
Base surface area of an integrated amplifier may become an important decision factor when the space in your room or desk is limited.
The base area of the Hegel H190v is approximately 1763.0cm2 / 273.3inch2.
- Width: 430.0mm (16-15/16")
- Height: 120.0mm (4-3/4")
- Depth: 410.0mm (16-1/8")
- Weight: 14.2 kg (31.3 lbs)
- Base Surface Area: ~1763.0cm2 / 273.3inch2
- Volume: ~21.2 liter / 5.6 gallon
Available colors
Hegel H190v is available in Black and White color options.
Official Product Page
Official manufacturer's product page for the Hegel H190v Integrated Amplifier can be found below:
Official Product Page for Hegel H190v
| General |
| Brand |
Hegel |
| Full Model Name |
Hegel H190v |
| Release Date |
May 2024 |
| Amplifier Type |
Integrated Amplifier |
| Number of Channels |
2 |
| Amp Class |
Class A/B |
| Amplifier Technology |
Solid State |
| Performance |
| Watts RMS per Channel into 8-ohms |
150 watts |
| Watts RMS per Channel into 6-ohms |
N/A |
| Watts RMS per Channel into 4-ohms |
N/A |
| Frequency Bandwidth |
5 Hz-100 kHz |
| Damping Factor |
4000 |
| THD |
0.01% |
| Minimum Impedance |
2 |
| Signal to Noise Ratio |
100 dB |
| Digital Music |
| Built-in DAC |
Yes |
| DAC Specs |
Hegel in-house DAC, 24-bit/192kHz over coaxial and network |
| Bluetooth |
No |
| WiFi |
No |
| Ecosystem |
| Apple AirPlay |
Yes |
| Apple AirPlay2 |
|
| DTS Play-Fi |
|
| Chromecast built-in |
|
| Roon |
Ready |
| HEOS |
|
| BluOS |
|
| CONNECTIONS |
| Total Analog Inputs |
3 |
| Phono Input |
Yes |
| Optical Digital Inputs |
3 |
| Coaxial Digital Inputs |
1 |
| USB Input |
Yes |
| USB Type |
USB-B audio input, 24-bit/96kHz |
| Preamp Outputs |
One unbalanced fixed and one unbalanced variable RCA line out |
| Headphone Output |
Yes |
| Removable Power Cord |
|
| Speaker Connectors |
Binding posts |
| PHYSICAL SPECS |
| Height |
120.0mm (4-3/4") |
| Width |
430.0mm (16-15/16") |
| Depth |
410.0mm (16-1/8") |
| Weight |
14.2 kg (31.3 lbs) |
| Available Colors |
Black,White |
| OTHER |
| Screen |
Yes |
| Parts Warranty |
|
| Labor Warranty |
|