Hegel C5 Series Multi-Channel Power Amps

Hegel C53, C54 or C55 Multi Channel Monoblock Amplifiers

Ask any audiophile: Monoblocks are better. From their dedicated power supplies to their discrete, one-per-channel chassis and control complement, Monoblocks are the “Holy Grail” when cost-no-object performance is demanded. Problem is, if stereo Monoblocks stretch the budget, multichannel Monoblocks burst it wide open. Hegel’s C-series is a game changer. Combining 3, 4 or 5 honest-to-goodness Monoblocks in a single chassis, for state-of-the-art performance at a state-of-the-wallet price. 

While typical amps share a single power supply for all channels, each Hegel channel enjoys its own oversized, Toroid-based supply that enables power to double from 150 Watts at 8-Ohms to 300W into 4-Ohms and double again with 600W into 2-Ohms. We also provide a choice between RCA and XLR connection, adjustable gain and phase, a completely separate input-to-output signal path and a vault-like steel enclosure for each channel: true Monoblock build without the size, heat and price penalties you’d rightly expect. 

Hegel C5 Series Specifications:

• Power Output: 3,4 or 5 (model dependent) x 150/300/600 W into 8/4/2 ohms
• Minimum Load: 2 ohms
• Analog Inputs:  Balanced (XLR) & Unbalanced (RCA). One per channel.
• Control Inputs: 1 x mini-jack 5-12 V trigger
• Control Outputs: 1 x mini-jack 11.9 V trigger out
• Gain Control: Switchable between 23 dB or 29 dB (individual)
• Phase Control: Switchable 1/180 (individual)
• Frequency Response: 5 Hz - 100 kHz
• Signal-to-Noise Ratio: More than 100 dB
• Crosstalk: Less than -100 dB
• Distortion: Less than 0.01% @ 100W 8 Ohms 1 kHz
• Intermodulation: Less than 0.01% (19 kHz + 20 kHz)
• Damping Factor: More than 2000 (main power output stage)
• Special Features: Balanced and unbalanced inputs, Trigger in/out, Modular design, Adjustable rear rack mount, Gain & Phase selectors