Hegel A200 Integrated Amplifier
The Hegel A200 Integrated Amplifier is designed for listeners who want a purely analog hi-fi amplifier with exceptional power, loudspeaker control, and system flexibility. Delivering 150 watts per channel through a Class A/B amplifier design, the A200 focuses entirely on analog performance with no DAC, streaming section, or digital inputs. Instead, it gives your preferred turntable, DAC, streamer, CD player, radio, or other source components a clean and stable analog foundation.
At the heart of the A200 is Hegel’s SoundEngine2 technology, which detects and suppresses distortion as it occurs within the amplifier. Combined with stability into loads as low as 2 ohms and an exceptional damping factor greater than 4000, the A200 delivers precise bass control, strong dynamics, and a composed presentation even with demanding loudspeakers and complex music.
The A200 also offers extensive analog connectivity, including two balanced XLR inputs, two unbalanced RCA inputs, fixed and variable RCA outputs, and a dedicated headphone output. Vinyl listeners benefit from an integrated Moving Magnet phono stage derived from the MM section of Hegel’s standalone V10 phono preamplifier, using hand-matched FET transistor gain stages and carefully selected op-amps for low noise and precise playback.
Practical features make the A200 equally easy to integrate into a modern system. Inputs can be assigned fixed volume levels for home theater integration, the amplifier can learn volume commands from a TV remote, and customizable startup volume, maximum volume, auto standby, and display dimming settings help make everyday operation simple and predictable. For listeners who prefer a dedicated analog signal path and want to choose their own digital front end, the Hegel A200 offers a focused, powerful, and highly refined approach to integrated amplification.
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Specifications
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Product Type: Fully analog integrated amplifier
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Amplifier Design: Class A/B analog amplification
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Output Power: 150 watts per channel
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Amplifier Technology: Hegel SoundEngine2 distortion-reduction technology
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Load Stability: Stable into loudspeaker loads down to 2 ohms
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Damping Factor: Greater than 4000
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Digital-to-Analog Converter: None
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Streaming: None
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Digital Inputs: None
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Balanced Analog Inputs: 2 high-performance XLR inputs
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Unbalanced Analog Inputs: 2 RCA inputs
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Phono Input: Dedicated Moving Magnet phono input
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Phono Stage Design: Based on the MM section of Hegel’s V10 standalone phono stage
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Phono Gain Stage: Hand-matched FET transistor gain stages with carefully selected op-amps
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Fixed Line Output: RCA fixed-level output for a recorder or secondary system
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Variable Line Output: RCA variable-level output for a subwoofer or external power amplifier
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Headphone Output: High-quality dedicated headphone output
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Fixed Volume Input Mode: Each input can be assigned a fixed volume level for externally controlled systems
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Home Theater Integration: Supports fixed-volume input configuration for integration with AV systems
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TV Remote Compatibility: Can learn volume commands from a compatible TV remote
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Startup Volume: User-configurable startup volume setting
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Maximum Volume: User-configurable maximum volume setting
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Auto Standby: Included to reduce unnecessary power consumption
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Display Dimming: Automatic and customizable display brightness with the option to turn the display off
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Intended Sources: Suitable for turntables, external DACs, streamers, CD players, radio tuners, and other analog-output source components
Hegel A200 Specifications:
Power Output: 2x150W in 8 ohms @ 1kHz 1% THD
Minimum Load: 2-ohms
Analog Inputs: 2x Balanced (XLR) | 2x Unbalanced (RCA)
Phono Input: 1x Unbalanced (RCA) for Moving Magnet (MM)
Line Level Outputs: 1x Unbalanced variable (RCA) | 1x Unbalanced fixed (RCA
Frequency Response: 5Hz-100kHz
Signal-to-Noise Ratio: More than 100dB
Crosstalk: Less than -100dB
Distortion: Less than 0.01% @ 50W 8 Ohms 1kHz
Intermodulation Distortion: Less than 0.01% (19kHz + 20kHz)
Damping Factor: More than 4000 (main power output stage)
Dimensions:17”W x 16.2”D x 4.7”H
Weight: 29.8 lbs
Finish: Black
What It's Great At
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Pure Analog System Building: Keeps digital conversion and streaming outside the amplifier, allowing listeners to choose dedicated source components that best fit their system.
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Driving Demanding Loudspeakers: 150 watts per channel, 2-ohm stability, and a damping factor above 4000 provide strong control over challenging speaker loads.
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Low-Distortion Playback: Hegel SoundEngine2 technology actively reduces distortion to help preserve musical detail, clarity, and dynamics.
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Precise Bass Control: The exceptionally high damping factor helps loudspeaker drivers start and stop accurately for tighter, more articulate low frequencies.
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High-Quality Vinyl Playback: The built-in MM phono stage is derived from Hegel’s V10 phono preamplifier design for serious turntable performance without requiring a separate phono stage.
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Flexible Analog Connectivity: Balanced XLR and RCA inputs accommodate a wide range of premium source components.
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System Expansion: Fixed and variable RCA outputs make it easy to integrate recorders, subwoofers, secondary systems, or external power amplifiers.
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Everyday Ease of Use: TV remote learning, fixed-volume inputs, startup limits, maximum-volume settings, auto standby, and adjustable display behavior simplify daily operation.
FAQ Section
Q: Does the Hegel A200 include a built-in DAC or network streamer?
A: No. The A200 is intentionally designed as a fully analog integrated amplifier with no DAC, streaming section, or digital inputs, making it ideal for listeners who prefer to choose their own digital source components.
Q: How much power does the Hegel A200 deliver?
A: The A200 provides 150 watts per channel from its Class A/B analog amplifier section, giving it the power and control needed for a wide range of loudspeakers.
Q: Can the Hegel A200 drive difficult loudspeaker loads?
A: Yes. The amplifier is designed to remain stable into loads as low as 2 ohms and features a damping factor greater than 4000 for excellent control over loudspeaker drivers.
Q: What is Hegel SoundEngine2 technology?
A: SoundEngine2 is Hegel’s amplifier technology for detecting and reducing distortion as it occurs, helping the A200 maintain a clean, controlled, and detailed signal even during demanding musical passages.
Q: Does the A200 have a built-in phono stage for a turntable?
A: Yes. The A200 includes a dedicated Moving Magnet phono input based on the MM section of Hegel’s V10 phono stage, using hand-matched FET gain stages and carefully selected op-amps.
Q: What analog inputs are available on the A200?
A: The A200 includes two balanced XLR inputs, two unbalanced RCA inputs, and a dedicated Moving Magnet phono input for connecting a variety of analog source components.
Q: Can I connect a subwoofer or external power amplifier?
A: Yes. A variable RCA line output follows the A200’s volume control, making it suitable for connecting a powered subwoofer or external power amplifier. A separate fixed RCA output is also provided for applications such as recording or feeding a second system.
Q: Can the Hegel A200 integrate with a home theater system?
A: Yes. Individual inputs can be configured with a fixed volume level, allowing the A200 to integrate into systems where volume is controlled by an AV receiver or another external component. It can also learn compatible TV remote volume commands for easier everyday operation.
