The P20 is our entry-level preamplifier and offers an affordable door into the Hegel Reference line of products. Designing the P20 was not a task we took lightly. Many of the ideas and concepts were taken from its bigger brother. Although scaled-down, many of the good characteristics remain - the enormous soundstage, the deep rhythmic bass response, the perfect timing... In short, the sense of being there with the performers.

The P20 comes with a high-quality system remote control, milled out of one solid piece of aluminum. It has the same bead blasted and anodized surface finish as the preamplifier itself. You can really feel the quality of each part of the P20; not only hear it. There is a total of 5 regular inputs. Both balanced and unbalanced. In addition, a special Home Theatre input allows integration in Home Theatre systems. Finally, there are both balanced and unbalanced outputs as well as a fixed line-level output.

The idea behind the P20 was, as mentioned, to offer a more affordable entry into our line of separates. But most of all, it was to set a new standard of price and performance in preamplifiers. Something we think we have achieved. The preamplifier is perhaps the most delicate unit in a sound system. Because the signal levels are so low, even the tiniest levels of noise or distortion smear the image and mask the small details that enliven the music.

• Remote control: Volume, source and mute controlled by the Hegel RC8
• Inputs: 1 x XLR balanced, 4 x RCA unbalanced and Home Theatre inputs
• Outputs: 1 x XLR balanced, 1 x RCA unblanced and 1 x RCA recording outputs
• Signal to noise ratio: More than 130 dB balanced mode
• Crosstalk: Less than -100 dB
• Distortion: Less than 0.005%
• Intermodulation: Less than 0.01% (19 kHz + 20 kHz)
• Finish: Black
• Dimensions/weight: 8 cm x 43 cm x 30 cm (HxWxD), weight 10 kg
• Dimensions/weight US: 3,2" x 17" x 12" (HxBxD), weight 22 lbs

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We try and keep on top of our pricing, but it's a mammoth task for one person. So, if you see this product offered cheaper elsewhere, or you are offered it for less elsewhere (proof will be required) and you feel like supporting an extremely independent retailer, do get in touch and we will do our very best to match or beat wherever we can. We can't promise to do so, as there may some extenuating circumstances where we just wouldn't be able to, but we'll always do what we can.

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