Hegel Audio
Hegel Music Systems was founded by Bent Holter in Norway in 1988. Holter decided to find a solution for the problem of distortion that was produced by the electronics of that time, for example, when a single signal was delivered to an amplifier, it would give out additional signals, which were distorting the sound
This project drove him to set up his company which he named after the rock metal band, “The Hegel Band,” in which he played in his free time. Whenever the band needed amplifiers for their concerts, Holter would build them himself. However, though his ideas had taken on real shape, it took him time and money to refine the technology.
The company then grew rapidly during the nineties. Initially, Hegel produced patented audio technology, which is nowadays referred to as SoundEngine. Then, in 1994, this brand launched its first DAC followed in 1996 with the launch of a CD player.
Other than the SoundEngine, today, Hegel has more than six original technical solutions. The company creates high-performance Hi-Fi components such as integrated amps, CD players, power amplifiers, preamps, and integrated amps and some of the most modern and sophisticated Digital to Analog converters.
All products produced by Hegel are designed in-house in Norway and based on technology not commonly used in music systems. With the type of technology used by the Hegel brand, you are guaranteed to get a superior sound quality as most of the design of the audio components is rooted in semiconductor technology, high-frequency technology, scientific research, and telecommunication technology.
Today Hegel is one of the best-established brands in the hi-fi market, producing integrated, pre and power amplifiers as well as some of the most modern and sophisticated DACs. The company has dealers in 53 countries and its products are sold all over the world. Awards and press reviews speak for themselves.
