The H95 is a streaming integrated amplifier by Hegel that delivers 60 watts x 2 channels into 8 ohms, rated at 1 kHz and 1% THD. It was released in September 2020. 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 with the Hegel Optimized Clock), so you can play digital sources directly with no separate DAC unit needed. The Hegel H95 has an MSRP of $2,000.
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 H95 is rated at 60 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:
- 60 watts into 8-ohms (5 Hz-100 kHz) at 0.01%
- 100dB Signal to Noise Ratio
How loud will 60 watts actually play in your room? →
Wiring more than one pair of speakers to it? Check the load first →
Which speakers suit the Hegel H95?
60 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 H95 is rated at 60 watts into 8 ohms, which puts it in our Up to 60 watts band. The next band up is 61 to 90 watts, which is worth about 3.9dB 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.
When pairing the Hegel H95 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 H95 Amplifier good for?
An essential deciding factor is the size of the room in which you intend to employ the Hegel H95 amplifier. Here, taking into account its maximum power parameters, we analyzed its applicability to various size environments:
| Listening Environment |
Suitability |
| Near-field | Average |
| Small Room | Good |
| Mid-size Room | Average |
| Large Room | Poor |
| Very Large Room | Bad |
Inputs and Outputs
Besides the performance specs of the Hegel H95, the next important feature set that you have to evaluate is the input and output selections that it offers.
Hegel H95 has total of 2 Analog inputs .
Inputs
- Total Number of Analog Inputs: 2
- 3 Optical Digital Input
- 1 Coaxial Digital Input
- USB Input:
Outputs
- Speaker Outputs
- One unbalanced variable RCA line out Preamp Outputs
- Yes Headphone Output
Bluetooth Connectivity
Hegel H95 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 H95. 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 H95 doesn't have a phono input so in order to play your vinyl albums, Hegel H95 has to be paired with a Phono Preamp that is MM (Moving Magnet) or/and MC (Moving COil) depending on your cartridge type.
Subwoofer Output
Hegel H95 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 H95 amp and your speakers.
DAC and Digital Music
The Hegel H95'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 H95 is the
Hegel in-house DAC with the Hegel Optimized Clock, and supports resolutions up to
24-bit, 192KHZ.
Hegel H95 Pros and Cons
Drawn from the published figures on this page, not from listening.
- ✓60 watts per channel into 8 ohms.
- ✓Rated down to 2 ohms, so even a speaker with a punishing impedance dip is within its brief.
- ✓Damping factor of 2,000 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.
- ✓Streams over the network without a separate streamer: Spotify Connect; AirPlay.
- ✓Pre-outs (One unbalanced variable RCA line out) leave room to add a power amplifier or an active subwoofer later.
- ✓Headphone output.
- Nothing the published specs count against it.
Hegel H95 External Dimensions and Weight
Hegel H95 has external dimensions of (H x W x D) 3-15/16 x 16-15/16 x 13-3/4 inch (100 x 430 x 350 mm ).
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 H95 is approximately 1505.0cm2 / 233.3inch2.
- Width: 430.0mm (16-15/16")
- Height: 100.0mm (3-15/16")
- Depth: 350.0mm (13-3/4")
- Weight: —
- Base Surface Area: ~1505.0cm2 / 233.3inch2
- Volume: ~15.1 liter / 4.0 gallon
Available colors
Hegel H95 is available in Black color options.
What's in the Box of Hegel H95?
Here are the items that are included inside the box of H95:
- Integrated amplifier
- Power cord
- Remote control
Official Product Page
Official manufacturer's product page for the Hegel H95 Integrated Amplifier can be found below:
Official Product Page for Hegel H95
| General |
| Brand |
Hegel |
| Full Model Name |
Hegel H95 |
| Release Date |
September 2020 |
| 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 |
60 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 |
2000 |
| THD |
0.01% |
| Minimum Impedance |
2 |
| Signal to Noise Ratio |
100 dB |
| Digital Music |
| Built-in DAC |
Yes |
| DAC Specs |
Hegel in-house DAC with the Hegel Optimized Clock |
| Bluetooth |
No |
| WiFi |
No |
| Ecosystem |
| Apple AirPlay |
Yes |
| Apple AirPlay2 |
|
| DTS Play-Fi |
|
| Chromecast built-in |
|
| Roon |
|
| HEOS |
|
| BluOS |
|
| CONNECTIONS |
| Total Analog Inputs |
2 |
| Phono Input |
No |
| Optical Digital Inputs |
3 |
| Coaxial Digital Inputs |
1 |
| USB Input |
Yes |
| USB Type |
USB-B audio input |
| Preamp Outputs |
One unbalanced variable RCA line out |
| Headphone Output |
Yes |
| Removable Power Cord |
|
| Speaker Connectors |
Binding posts |
| PHYSICAL SPECS |
| Height |
100.0mm (3-15/16") |
| Width |
430.0mm (16-15/16") |
| Depth |
350.0mm (13-3/4") |
| Weight |
— |
| Available Colors |
Black |
| OTHER |
| Screen |
Yes |
| Parts Warranty |
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| Labor Warranty |
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