In a world of possibilities for downloading music with various audio formats, compression methods, and streaming services, listening to music can feel overwhelming. What should be simple and enjoyable suddenly becomes complex and exhausting. Playing a CD on the Viking is not. It is simply a joy. The VIKING CD player is a true native 16/44.1 CD player, developed from the ground up for optimal performance of standard CDs (Redbook). It is designed to deliver the most faithful sound reproduction possible, with its components optimized to provide high-quality, authentic audio playback.

We named our CD player Viking because, much like our Norse ancestors, we are improving existing technology. When the Viking era began, boats had already existed for thousands of years. But the Vikings perfected the design. Their longships could not only sail close to the coast but also cross the open oceans. The improvements they made took the Vikings to new shores and even new continents. CD technology may be old, but we believe that when perfected, it is still the best digital medium available.

At first glance, the Viking may appear simple, but there is strength in simplicity. Because the Viking is exclusively focused on playing Redbook CDs, it can achieve an unprecedented level of sound fidelity. Since it only does one thing, there are no compromises. The Viking consists entirely of high-quality components specifically developed for this task, and that makes this CD player sound truly amazing.
The Viking uses a special laser and a dedicated CD drive to ensure optimal data reading. It is also equipped with a state-of-the-art DAC that enables high-quality digital-to-analog conversion with minimal distortion, so that all nuances and subtleties of the music can be heard. The Viking does not perform any upsampling and does not manipulate the signal in any way. By leaving the signal as it is on the disc, the already excellent DAC is utilized optimally to perform at its best.

The drive and the DAC are controlled directly by our unique master clock system, which ensures perfect timing between the two. By using a quartz crystal with very low phase noise and our patented SoundEngine technology, the discrete clocking developed by Hegel in the Viking reduces jitter to an absolute minimum. The Viking CD player also features an OLED display specifically chosen for its low noise, which results in a clearer and more detailed sound. The analog stage in the Viking was developed specifically for this model. It incorporates both our analog low-pass filter and the Line Driver technology, which ensures a completely balanced and noise-free processing of the signal all the way to your amplifier.

One of the most notable features of the VIKING CD player is its cabinet design. The sleek design of the VIKING CD player matches the P30A and H30A, ensuring a modern and coherent appearance. But the design choices are not merely aesthetic. A highly reliable slot-in drive and sophisticated, solid construction ensure that this player will provide many years of enjoyment.
The Viking CD player features a pair of balanced XLR outputs, a pair of unbalanced RCA outputs, and one BNC digital output (75 Ohm), making it easy to use and integrate into any audio system. The player also features an automatic standby function and comes with Hegel's solid aluminum RC8 remote control, which can also control all other Hegel products. The Hegel Viking is a reference-class CD player designed for the most faithful sound reproduction possible. With its mechanical design, advanced digital technology, our unique master clock system, and excellent analog stage, the Viking is a must for any audiophile who wants to experience music in its purest form.

The Hegel Viking is a high-performance device. It was developed to do one single thing: reproduce every single aspect of the music you are listening to. The Hegel Viking is the best CD player we have ever built.

Supported discs:
12 cm Redbook CDs

Line-level output:
1 unbalanced fixed (RCA) 1 balanced fixed (XLR)

Analog output voltage:
2.5V RMS

Digital output:
1 BNC true 75 Ohm

Frequency response:
0Hz-22 kHz

Distortion:
Less than 0.0015%

Finish:
Black

Dimensions/weight:
9.9 cm x 43 cm x 30.5 cm (HxWxD), 7.3 kg

Herstellerangaben:

Hegel Music Systems
PB 26, Blindern
314 , Oslo
Norway
info@hegel.com

Verantwortliche Person:

GP ACOUSTICS GMBH
2 Nordhofstraße
45127 , Food
Germany
info.de@kef.com