Hegel Viking CD Player

Some years ago Hegel had to discontinue their highly capable Mohican CD player because key components were no longer being produced. Since then, they have been working on a replacement that would be even better. Improving on perfection is not easy and are proud to introduce the Hegel Viking CD Player, the best CD player they have ever made.

At first glance the Hegel 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.

Hegel 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-analogue conversion with minimal distortion, making it possible to hear all the nuances and subtleties in the music. The Viking does not up-sample 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.

One of the most notable features of the Viking CD player is its cabinet design. The sleek design of Viking matches the Hegel P30A and Hegel 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 Hegel Viking CD player has one pair of balanced XLR outputs, one pair of unbalanced RCA outputs, and one BNC digital true 75Ohm 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 aluminium RC8 remote that can also control all other Hegel products.

Technical Specifications: 

Supported Discs: 12 cm Redbook CDs
Line Level Output: 1 unbalanced fixed (RCA) 1 balanced fixed (XLR)
Output Voltage Analogue: 2,5V RMS
Digital Output: 1 BNC true 75 Ohm
Frequency Response: 0Hz – 22 kHz
Distortion: Less than 0.0015%
Finish: Black
Dimensions/weight: 9.9 cm x 43 cm x 30.5 cm (HxWxD), 7.3 kg