Hegel H95 vs JBL SA550 Classic Detailed Comparison

Hegel H95 vs JBL SA550 Classic

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Hegel H95

Integrated Amplifier | 60 watts RMS into 8-ohms

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JBL SA550 C

Integrated Amplifier | 90 watts RMS into 8-ohms

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Hegel H95 vs JBL SA550 C Integrated Amplifier Comparison

In this review, we will be comparing two different types of amplifiers. Hegel H95 is a Streaming Integrated Amplifier speaker whereas the SA550 Classic is a Integrated Amplifier with built-in DAC speaker.

Let's have a brief look at the main features of Hegel H95 and JBL SA550 C first before getting into our more detailed comparison.

Key Specs	Hegel H95	JBL SA550 C
Power	60 watts x 2 channels into 8 ohms, rated at 1 kHz and 1% THD	90 watts x 2 channels into 8 ohms and 150 watts x 2 channels into 4 ohms
Amplifier class	Class A/B	Class G
Built-in DAC	Yes	Yes
Phono input	No	Yes
Headphone output	Yes	3.5mm
Bluetooth	No	Yes
Weight	—	11.22kg / 24.7lbs
Dimensions (H x W x D)	3-15/16" x 16-15/16" x 13-3/4" 100 x 430 x 350 mm	4-15/16" x 17-3/4" x 13-5/8" 126.0mm x 451.0mm x 347.0mm

What size room are the Hegel H95 and JBL SA550 C Amplifiers good for?

The size of the room in which you are planning to use these amplifiers is an important decision factor. Here we have compared their suitability to various sizes of environments considering their max power parameters:

Listening Environment	Hegel H95	JBL SA550 C
Near-field	Average	Poor
Small Room	Good	Average
Mid-size Room	Average	Good
Large Room	Poor	Average
Very Large Room	Bad	Poor

The sections below take each area in turn: power output, inputs and outputs, features and physical size.

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Reasons to choose Hegel H95 over JBL SA550 Classic

Full-color Display	Yes vs No	Displays Album and device Info
Minimum Impedance	2 ohms vs 4 ohms	Compatible with 2-ohms speakers
Optical Digital Inputs	3 vs 1	More options for connecting Digital sources
Apple AirPlay	Yes vs No	Compatible with Apple Devices with AirPlay
Base Surface Area	1505.0cm²/ 233.3inch² vs 1565.0cm²/ 242.6inch²	takes less space in your room
Height	100mm vs 126mm	Easier to fit in smaller spaces

Reasons to choose JBL SA550 Classic over Hegel H95

MSRP Price(*)	1,999USD vs 2,000USD	costs less (*prices may change depending on the seller, location and time)
Watts into 8-ohms	90 watts vs 60 watts	Delivers higher power into 8-ohms speakers
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD)	0.002% vs 0.01%	Less Harmonic Distortion
Signal to Noise Ratio	106 dB vs 100 dB	Higher ratings results in cleaner sound
Bluetooth	Yes vs No	Stream music via Bluetooth devices
Total Analog Inputs	3 vs 2	More options for connecting Analog sources
PhonoInput	Yes vs No	Connect a turntable directly to your amp
Coaxial Digital Inputs	2 vs 1	More options for connecting Digital sources

Inputs and Outputs

The input and output selections that are offered is an important factor when comparing two amplifiers. Here you can find how the I/O selections of the Hegel H95 and JBL SA550 C differs from each other.

Hegel H95 Inputs

Total Number of Analog Inputs: 2
3 Optical Digital Input
1 Coaxial Digital Input
USB Input:
- USB-B audio input
Ethernet Port

JBL SA550 C Inputs

Total Number of Analog Inputs: 3
Phono Input
1 Optical Digital Input
2 Coaxial Digital Input
USB Input:
- USB Type-A input for software updates only

Outputs

One unbalanced variable RCA line out Preamp Outputs
Yes Headphone Output

Outputs

Stereo RCA Preamp Outputs
3.5mm Headphone Output

JBL SA550 C Back View (Click the image for the larger version)

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

What's in the Box of JBL SA550 C?

Here are the items that come with the SA550 Classic:

Integrated Amplifier
58-inch AC power cord
Remote control
2 -inchAAA-inch batteries
Quick Start Guide
Important Safety Instructions