HD30 vs Luxman D-05U
The D-05U's signal-to-noise is 122 dB against the HD30's 150 dB and its thd 0.002% against 0.001%. Both share bit depth (32-bit) and max sample rate (192 kHz).
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DigitalDACsPre-AmplifiersDiscontinued
Estimated price (community-sourced)
$1,999
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About the HD30
The Hegel HD30 is the ultimate digital control center, offering world-class DAC performance with support for hi-res PCM up to 192kHz/24-bit and DSD64/128 via USB. It includes a built-in volume attenuator for direct connection to power amps or active speakers, advanced power supplies with separate toroidal transformers and 54,000 µF capacitors, achieving a noise floor of -150 dB and THD of 0.0005%. Designed with dual AK4490EQ DAC chips in a SynchroDAC configuration, low phase noise clocks, and multiple digital inputs including USB, Ethernet for AirPlay/UPnP streaming, it delivers pristine audio via balanced XLR and unbalanced RCA outputs. Now discontinued by Hegel Music Systems.
Specifications
Digital Audio
DAC capabilities and digital audio processing
- Bit Depth
- 32-bit
- Max Sample Rate
- 192 kHz
- DSD Support
- DSD128
- DAC Chip
- AK4490EQ
Analog Output
Analog signal output specifications
- THD
- 0.001%
- SNR
- 150 dB
- Output Voltage
- 2.6V RMS
- Output Impedance
- 22Ω
- Max Output Voltage
- 2.6V RMS
Connectivity
Input and output connections
- Digital Inputs
- coaxial (RCA), optical (Toslink), USB, Ethernet (RJ-45), BNC, AES/EBU
- Analog Inputs
- RCA (fixed/variable), balanced XLR (fixed/variable)
Physical Dimensions
Size, weight, and appearance
- Dimensions
- 430 × 80 × 310 mm (W × H × D)
- Weight
- 6.5 kg (14 lbs)
- Available Colors
- Black, Silver
Specifications are community-contributed and may not be accurate or complete. Verify all details with the manufacturer before making purchasing decisions. Terms & Conditions