£4,500.00
This is a click and collect item. It can not be shipped, due to our agreement with the Manufacturer. Therefore, it has to be collected from our Lincoln, UK showroom or installed in person by one of our team. Continuing to order this item through the Click and collect option, is acceptance you agree to this. We will contact you in due course, to process your order.
In a world full of options for downloading music, sound formats, compression methods, and streaming services, putting on some music can feel overwhelming. What should be easy and enjoyable suddenly becomes complex and stressful. Playing a CD on the Hegel Viking CD Player is not. It is only joy. 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 optimising its components to deliver a high-quality output that is true to the original recording.
Hegel has called their CD player “Viking” because, much like their ancient Norse forefathers, they are improving on existing technology. When the Viking era began, boats had been around for thousands of years. What the Vikings did was perfect the design. Their longboats could not only sail near the coasts but also traverse the open oceans. The improvements they made took the Vikings to new shores and even new continents. The CD technology might be old, but Hegel believes that when perfected, it is still the best digital medium available.
At first glance Viking might seem simple, but with simplicity comes excellence. Because Viking is focused solely on playing Redbook CDs it can reach unprecedented levels of fidelity. By doing only one thing there are no trade-offs. Viking consists only of high-quality components designed specifically for the task, and that makes this CD player sound truly astounding.
Viking uses a dedicated laser and CD drive to ensure optimal reading of the data. It is also equipped with a state-of-the-art DAC that delivers high-quality digital-to-analog conversion with minimal distortion, making it possible to hear all the nuances and subtleties in the music. The Viking does not upsample or tamper with the signal in any way. Because by leaving the signal as it is on the disc, the already excellent DAC is optimized to perform at its absolute best.
The drive and the DAC are directly controlled by Hegel’s unique Master clock system, ensuring perfect timing between the two. Using a quartz crystal with very low phase noise and our patented SoundEngine technology, the Hegel-designed discrete clock in the Viking reduces jitter to an absolute minimum. The Viking CD player also features an OLED display that is specifically selected for its low noise, resulting in a clearer and more detailed sound. The analog stage in Viking is developed specifically for this model. It incorporates both their analog low pass filter and Line Driver technology, ensuring fully balanced and noise-free handling of the signal all the way to your amplifier.
One of the most notable features of the Viking CD player is its cabinet design. The sleek design of Viking matches the P30A and H30A for a modern and cohesive look. But the design choices are not only aesthetical. A very reliable slot in drive and a well-engineered and solid build means this player will last for years and years. The Viking CD player has one pair of balanced XLR outputs, one pair of unbalanced RCA outputs, and one BNC digital true 75 Ohm output, making it easy to operate and integrate into any audio system. The player also has an auto-standby feature for greater convenience, and it comes with Hegel’s solid aluminum RC8 remote that can also control all other Hegel products.
The Hegel Viking is a top-of-the-line CD player designed to deliver the most faithful sound reproduction possible. With its mechanical design, advanced digital technology, Hegel’s unique Master clock system, and superb analog stage, Viking is a must-have for any audiophile who wants to experience music in its purest form. Viking is a peak-performance machine. It is designed to do one thing and one thing only: To capture every single aspect of the music you are listening to. Hegel Viking is the best CD player they have ever made.
Hegel Audio is a high-end audio equipment manufacturer based in Norway, renowned for its exceptional sound quality, minimalist design, and innovative engineering. With a focus on delivering an uncoloured, dynamic, and emotionally engaging listening experience, Hegel has earned a strong reputation among audiophiles and music lovers worldwide. The company blends advanced engineering with minimalist Scandinavian design, resulting in equipment that emphasises both form and function. Hegel’s philosophy centres on transparency and neutrality, aiming to bring listeners as close as possible to the original recording without adding character or colouration to the sound.
Hegel Audio was founded in 1988 by Bent Holter while he was studying at the Technical University in Trondheim, Norway. Frustrated by the distortion common in audio electronics at the time, Holter focused his thesis on eliminating harmonic distortion in solid-state amplifiers. This academic pursuit laid the foundation for what would become Hegel Audio. The company’s name was inspired by “The Hegel Band,” a rock metal group Holter played in during his spare time—he often built amplifiers for the band’s performances himself. As his ideas evolved, so did the need for extensive time and investment to refine the underlying technology.
All of Hegel’s products are designed in-house in Norway, incorporating advanced technologies rarely found in consumer audio gear. Drawing from fields such as semiconductor design, high-frequency and telecommunications engineering, and scientific research, Hegel crafts systems that offer exceptionally accurate and natural sound reproduction.
| Technical Specification | Supported Discs: 12 cm Redbook CDs |
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| Warranty | 2 Year Warranty |
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