HEGEL 190, 390-400, 590-600


What would make the 600 sound better than the 400 and better than the 190. Is it the higher power? Better parts? - Considering only Preamp and Amp section (ignoring the DAC) and assuming not crazily inefficient or large speaker - for argument sake a Harbeth 7 XD .... would one be able to A/B/C correctly and crown the 600 over 400 and 400 over the 190? I always wondered about it - never had the pleasure to audition the upper level - would love to hear real life experience. -Thx

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“The Hegel H400 integrated amplifier, nicknamed “Streamliner,” is designed to deliver exceptional audio quality with a focus on efficiency and user experience.
    •    Power Output: Provides 250W per channel into 8 ohms, ensuring dynamic and precise sound with a damping factor of 4000 for tight speaker control .
    •    SoundEngine2 Technology: Features instant distortion correction, preserving signal integrity and delivering detailed, agile sound .
    •    Dual Mono Construction: Offers superior sound quality through separate power supplies for each channel, enhancing channel separation and reducing interference .
    •    Versatile Connectivity: Supports popular streaming platforms like AirPlay, Spotify Connect, and Roon Ready, ensuring seamless integration with various audio sources”.

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Please dont use AI for observations on sound quality or any product comparisons for that matter. Its called LLM (Large Language Model) for a reason. 

1. Limitations of Reasoning

2. Limitations of Expertise

3. Limitations of Understanding

4. Limitations of planning and execution. 

We are several years away from  being able to quote LLM's as a reference.  They are just language models masquerading as intelligence.  Not to mention their penchant for "hallucinating" and making up facts and observations to suit the question. 

that's one way to kill a conversation....imagine if you had to sit next to AI on a train, you would lock him in the toilet the moment you could

@alexbpm, Give me a break. The info from the AI was interesting but I never said it was accurate or that you should 100% reply on its answer for all the reasons you mentioned above. Everyone on this forum knows that you have to listen to a component preferably in your own system in order to make a decision.

The same applies to product reviews. They are interesting to read, maybe gain some insight of what someone else thinks BUT you need to listen for yourself.

Obviously, no AI, or anyone else can make the decision of what component you should purchase.  You have to make that decision yourself.