Hegel C5 Series Multi-Channel Power Amplifier

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Style: C53

Hegel C5 Series Multi-Channel Power Amplifier

A multi-channel amplifier designed for sound performance... not priced like diamonds. And still tailored to your needs. Sound too good to be true? Well, it used to be, but not any longer. The Hegel C5 series: 3, 4 or 5 channel power amplifiers are rack-mountable, configurable, specified to your needs and will - most importantly - blow you away with their sound performance. Up to 5 channels of 150w/pc analog amplifier power, with enough Ooompf to boogie with almost any loudspeaker on the market. Meet the Hegel C5 series.

You can choose to have it as either a 3-channel, 4-channel or 5-channel configuration. Meaning you can build a 5.1 or Atmos theater using one or more C5’s. Perhaps you want to bi-amp speakers or use active cross overs? You could also use it to power multiple speakers in a mastering studio, in a restaurant or in a home. In short, wherever you need high-performance sound with dynamics and ultra-low distortion.

C5 uses the patented SoundEngine2 technology with its many benefits. One of them is the possibility to run low bias, meaning the high power class A/B amplifier do not run as warm as normal, allowing you to install it in a 19” rack. Another benefit of the SoundEngine2 is the very high damping factor (more than 2000). Higher damping factor means deep, deep bass and complete control of the bass drivers.

The ability to switch phase individually for each channel or selecting between different gain settings for each channel makes it so much easier to integrate into a larger system. The trigger input and output (allows daisy chaining) means you can place it in a separate room and never worry about switching it on or off.

Features

> 150W per channel in 8 Ohms (works in 2 Ohms)
> Individual transformer per channel; SoundEngine 2
> Switchable 23 dB or 29 dB individual gain control
> Switchable 1/180 individual phase control
> 1x mini-jack 5-12 V trigger
> 1x mini-jack 11,9 V trigger out
> Adjustable rear rack mount, handles included

For C53:
> 3x balanced inputs (XLR) + 3x unbalanced (RCA)
For C54:
> 4x balanced inputs (XLR) + 4x unbalanced (RCA)
For C55:
> 5x balanced inputs (XLR) + 5x unbalanced (RCA)

Specifications
  • Power Output: 3 x 150/300/600 W into 8/4/2 ohms
  • Minimum Load: 2 ohms
  • Analog Inputs: 3 x balanced (XLR), 3 x unbalanced (RCA)
  • 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
  • S/N 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)
Weight & Dimensions

For C53:
Weight: 27.7kg / 61Ibs
H X W X D:
132 x 482 x 520 mm
5.2 x 18.97 x 20.47 in

For C54:
Weight: 33.1kg / 73Ibs
H X W X D:
132 x 482 x 520 mm
5.2 x 18.97 x 20.47 in

For C55:
Weight: 37.2kg / 82Ibs
H X W X D:
132 x 482 x 520 mm
5.2 x 18.97 x 20.47 in