{"product_id":"hegel-d50","title":"Hegel D50","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-159 citation-end-159\"\u003eHegel describes the D50 as a \"pure\" or \"racehorse\" DAC.\u003csup data-turn-source-index=\"3\" class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"citation-158\"\u003eUnlike many modern competitors, it \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-158\"\u003eexcludes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-158 citation-end-158\"\u003e built-in streaming, preamplifier functions, and digital signal processing (DSP).\u003csup data-turn-source-index=\"4\" class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"citation-157 citation-end-157\"\u003eBy stripping away these extra circuits, Hegel aims to minimize electronic noise and interference, focusing entirely on the most accurate conversion possible.\u003csup data-turn-source-index=\"5\" class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"source-inline-chip-container ng-star-inserted\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-156\"\u003eDual Power Supplies:\u003cspan class=\"citation-156 citation-end-156\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-156\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-156 citation-end-156\"\u003eIt features two low-noise toroidal transformers—one dedicated to the digital processing and standby functions, and the other for the sensitive analog circuitry\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-156\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-156 citation-end-156\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-155\"\u003eTriple Clocking System:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-155 citation-end-155\"\u003e To eliminate jitter, the D50 uses three separate master clocks: one for SPDIF inputs and two dedicated clocks for the USB input (optimized for 44.1kHz and 48kHz sample rate families)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-156\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-156 citation-end-156\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-155 citation-end-155\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-154\"\u003eDAC-Loop Function:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-154 citation-end-154\"\u003e This unique feature allows it to integrate seamlessly with Hegel integrated amplifiers (like the H400 or H600).\u003csup data-turn-source-index=\"8\" class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"citation-153 citation-end-153\"\u003eIt takes the digital signal from the amplifier, processes it through the D50's superior circuitry, and \"loops\" it back for amplification.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-156\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-156 citation-end-156\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-155 citation-end-155\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-153 citation-end-153\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eElevated DAC Board:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-152 citation-end-152\"\u003e The DAC chip itself is mounted on a separate, elevated board to physically isolate it from noise-generating components on the main motherboard\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Hegel","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46396582559906,"sku":null,"price":5903.75,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0694\/5351\/2866\/files\/HED50-2.webp?v=1765562544","url":"https:\/\/www.solaudio.ca\/products\/hegel-d50","provider":"SolAudio","version":"1.0","type":"link"}