{"product_id":"hegel-viking","title":"Hegel Viking","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-45\"\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"0\" data-index-in-node=\"4\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-45\"\u003eHegel Viking\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-45 citation-end-45\"\u003e is a high-end, reference-tier CD player from the renowned Norwegian audio company, Hegel Music Systems, \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"citation-44 citation-end-44\"\u003eit was designed with a hyper-focused, ultra-purist philosophy.\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"2\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"3\"\u003e1. Pure \"Red Book\" Purism\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4\" id=\"p-rc_3627632d71e2de6d-38\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-41\"\u003eThe Viking is a dedicated \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4\" data-index-in-node=\"26\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-41\"\u003e16-bit \/ 44.1 kHz Red Book\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-41 citation-end-41\"\u003e CD player.\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"5\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"citation-40 citation-end-40\"\u003eIn a world where many modern disc players double as multi-format hubs, Hegel stripped out all the extras:\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"6\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"4\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-40 citation-end-40\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"5,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eNo Upsampling:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-39 citation-end-39\"\u003e It does not artificially stretch or upscale the digital signal.\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"7\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e It processes the data exactly as it is written on the disc.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"4\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-40 citation-end-40\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"5,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-38\"\u003eNo Extraneous Formats:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-38 citation-end-38\"\u003e It does not play SACDs, DVD-Audio, or high-res data discs, nor does it function as a network streamer.\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"8\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"4\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-40 citation-end-40\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-38 citation-end-38\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"5,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-37\"\u003eNo Digital Inputs:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-37 citation-end-37\"\u003e You cannot use it as a standalone DAC for other devices.\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"9\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"citation-36 citation-end-36\"\u003eIts internal AKM 4493SEQ-based DAC is optimized entirely for one job: converting the CD’s native stream.\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"10\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"6\"\u003e2. \u003cspan class=\"citation-35 citation-end-35\"\u003eAdvanced Anti-Jitter Engineering\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"11\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7\" id=\"p-rc_3627632d71e2de6d-42\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-34 citation-end-34\"\u003eBecause it focuses on doing only one thing, Hegel eliminated the hardware compromises that usually come with multi-format players.\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"12\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"7\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-34 citation-end-34\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-33\"\u003eMaster Clock System:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-33 citation-end-33\"\u003e The CD drive and the DAC are directly governed by a unique, discrete master clock system utilizing a low-phase-noise quartz crystal.\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"13\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"7\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-34 citation-end-34\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-33 citation-end-33\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eSoundEngine Technology:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-32 citation-end-32\"\u003e The Viking implements Hegel’s patented SoundEngine technology to suppress digital jitter to absolute minimum levels, ensuring incredibly precise timing.\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"14\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"9\"\u003e3. Build \u0026amp; Design\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10\" id=\"p-rc_3627632d71e2de6d-45\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-31 citation-end-31\"\u003eThe physical unit is styled to perfectly match Hegel’s flagship P30A and H30A pre\/power amplifiers.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"10\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-31 citation-end-31\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"11,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eThe \"Viking\" Name:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-30 citation-end-30\"\u003e Hegel chose the name because, while boats had existed for thousands of years, the Vikings perfected the longboat design to traverse open oceans.\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"16\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"citation-29 citation-end-29\"\u003eHegel looks at the decades-old CD technology the same way—perfecting the existing format.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"10\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-31 citation-end-31\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-29 citation-end-29\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"11,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eRobust Slot-In Drive:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-28 citation-end-28\"\u003e It utilizes a premium slot-loading drive mechanism originally engineered for the rigorous environment of car audio, selected for its long-term mechanical reliability.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"10\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-31 citation-end-31\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-29 citation-end-29\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-28 citation-end-28\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"11,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eLow-Noise OLED Display:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-27 citation-end-27\"\u003e Even the front display was specifically selected because its electrical footprint is so quiet that it prevents noise bleed into the analog audio circuits.\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"19\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hegel","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46396582559906,"sku":null,"price":6002.75,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0694\/5351\/2866\/files\/HEViking-1.webp?v=1782658428","url":"https:\/\/www.solaudio.ca\/products\/hegel-viking","provider":"SolAudio","version":"1.0","type":"link"}