{"product_id":"hegel-viking","title":"Hegel Viking","description":"\u003cspan\u003e\n\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBit-perfect reference CD Player\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNew design matching the P30A and H30A amplifiers\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDedicated top-class CD drive and laser with slot-in\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAuto-standby function (configurable)\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eXLR, RCA, and BNC output\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSoundEngine, MasterClock, LineDriver and Synchro DAC\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003eIn a world full of music download options, sound formats, compression methods, and streaming services, playing music can feel overwhelming. What should be easy and pleasurable suddenly becomes complex and demanding. Playing a CD on the Viking is not. It's just pure joy. The Viking is a true native 16\/44.1 CD player, developed from the ground up for optimal performance on standard Redbook CDs. It is designed to deliver the most faithful sound reproduction possible, by optimizing its components to deliver premium, true-to-life sound reproduction.\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003eHegel named their CD Player Viking because, much like our Old Norse ancestors, they improved upon existing technology. When the Viking era began, boats had been around for thousands of years. But the Vikings perfected the design. Their longships could not only sail close to shore but also cross the open oceans. The improvements they made brought the Vikings to new shores and even new continents. CD technology may be old, but Hegel believes that, when perfected, it is still the best available digital medium.\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003eAt first glance, the Viking may seem simple, but with simplicity comes excellence. Because Viking focuses solely on playing Redbook CDs, the device can achieve an unprecedented level of sound quality. Since it only does one thing, there are no compromises. The Viking is made up of only high-quality components specifically designed for this task, and that makes this CD player sound truly astonishing.\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003eThe Viking uses a dedicated laser and CD drive to ensure optimal data readout. It is also equipped with a state-of-the-art DAC that provides premium digital-to-analog conversion with minimal distortion, allowing you to hear all the nuances and subtleties of the music. The Viking does not upsample and does not manipulate the signal in any way. By leaving the signal as it is on the disc, the already excellent DAC can perform at its full potential.\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003eThe drive and the DAC are directly controlled by the unique Hegel Master Clock system, ensuring perfect timing between the two. By using a quartz crystal with very low phase noise and patented SoundEngine technology, the discrete clock 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 leads to a clearer and more detailed sound. The analog stage in the Viking was specially developed for this model. It contains both the analog low-pass filter and the Line Driver technology, which ensures fully balanced and noise-free processing of the signal on its way to your amplifier.\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003eOne of the most notable features of the Viking CD player is its enclosure design. The Viking's sleek design matches the P30A and H30A, creating a modern and coherent appearance. But the design choices are not only aesthetic. A very reliable slot-in drive and a mature and solid construction ensure that this player will last for many years. The Viking CD player has a pair of balanced XLR outputs, a pair of unbalanced RCA outputs, and a BNC digital output (75 Ohm), making it easy to use and integrate into any audio system. The player also has an auto-standby function and comes with Hegel's solid RC8 aluminum remote control, which can also control all other Hegel products.\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003eThe Hegel Viking is a top-class CD player designed for the most faithful sound reproduction possible. With its mechanical design, advanced digital technology, unique Master Clock system, and excellent analog stage, the Viking is a must-have for every audiophile who wants to experience music in its purest form. The Viking is a top-class device. It is designed for only one thing: to capture every single aspect of the music you listen to.\n\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hegel","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52457478291722,"sku":"146737","price":4995.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0717\/5340\/0586\/files\/img146737_75182.jpg?v=1769459522","url":"https:\/\/hifi.shop\/en\/products\/hegel-viking","provider":"Hifi \u0026 Friends GmbH","version":"1.0","type":"link"}