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Hegel H190V Integrated Amplifier vs Hegel H150 Streaming Amplifier

The H190V is the stronger amplifier and the better fit for demanding speakers and vinyl. It doubles the H150's rated power, is stable to 2 ohms, and adds balanced XLR inputs, a moving magnet phono stage and a dedicated headphone amp. The H150 is the simpler streaming integrated at 75 watts per channel, and owners praise its control and detail. Both use Hegel's SoundEngine 2 and a built-in DAC, so the gap is power, inputs and headphone support, not sound character.

  • Choose the Hegel H190V if you have hard-to-drive speakers, a turntable, or you listen on headphones and want balanced XLR inputs.
  • Choose the Hegel H150 if your speakers are easy to drive and you mainly stream, with no need for a phono stage or headphone jack.

Prices

  • Hegel H190V Integrated Amplifier: $2,495.00 at All Elite Audio (checked today)
  • Hegel H150 Streaming Amplifier: $2,699.00 at The Music Room (checked today)
  • Difference: the Hegel H190V Integrated Amplifier is $204.00 cheaper than the Hegel H150 Streaming Amplifier today
Hegel
Hegel H190V All-In-One Integrated Amplifier

Hegel H190V Integrated Amplifier

Hegel H190V All-In-One Integrated Amplifier

5(42 ratings)
$2,495.00at All Elite AudioChecked 4 h ago
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Pros
  • 150 W per channel with 2-ohm stability drives tough speakers
  • Balanced XLR input for serious sources
  • Dedicated headphone amplifier with a 6.3 mm jack
  • Roon Ready with AirPlay and Spotify Connect
  • Subwoofer and preamp outputs for a fuller system
Cons
  • Large and heavy at 14.2 kg
  • Deeper chassis needs shelf space
  • More inputs and settings than a simple streaming setup needs
Hegel
Hegel H150 Streaming Integrated Amplifier

Hegel H150 Streaming Amplifier

Hegel H150 Streaming Integrated Amplifier

$2,699.00at The Music RoomChecked 4 h ago
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Pros
  • Simpler streaming integrated with fewer controls to manage
  • SoundEngine 2 and a custom four-layer DAC
  • Owners report firm control of difficult speaker loads
  • Built-in phono stage suits a turntable
  • Compact, single-box system
Cons
  • 75 W per channel leaves less headroom for hard speakers
  • No balanced XLR inputs
  • No headphone output listed

What separates them

Hegel H190V Integrated AmplifierHegel H150 Streaming Amplifier
Power output150 W per channel into 8 ohms75 W per channel into 8 ohms
Speaker load stabilityStable down to 2 ohmsHigh-current design, no 2-ohm rating given
Damping factorAbove 4000Above 2000
Analog inputsOne balanced XLR plus two RCARCA line inputs only
Phono stageBuilt-in moving magnet phono inputBuilt-in moving magnet phono stage
Headphone output6.3 mm jack on a dedicated headphone ampNot listed
StreamingAirPlay, Spotify Connect, UPnP, Roon Ready over EthernetBuilt-in network streaming
DAC inputs24/192 coaxial, three 24/96 optical, 24/96 USB, 24/192 networkCustom four-layer DAC, input rates not listed

Price history

  • Hegel H190V Integrated Amplifier: lowest $2,495.00 on Nov 10 at All Elite Audio.
  • Hegel H150 Streaming Amplifier: lowest $3,600.00 on Nov 10 at Best Buy.

Prices at every store

Hegel H190V Integrated Amplifier

  • All Elite AudioNew

    In stock

    $2,495.00Checked 4 h ago
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  • The Music RoomNew

    In stockReturn policy

    $3,149.00Checked 4 h ago
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  • MareksoundNew

    In stockPriced in EUR (€3,195.00)Return policy

    $3,582.88Checked 4 h ago
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  • eBayNew

    Availability unknownSold by phonespk (100% positive, 1,800 ratings)Ships from United Kingdom · duties may applyReturns: Set by the eBay seller; the eBay Money Back Guarantee covers an item that doesn't arrive or isn't as described.

    $3,695.21+ $107.54 shippingChecked 4 h ago
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Hegel H150 Streaming Amplifier

  • Vinyl Sound Canada Inc.New

    In stockShips from Canada · priced in CAD (CA$3,800.00) · duties may applyReturn policy

    $2,688.17Checked 4 h ago
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  • The Music RoomNew

    In stockReturn policy

    $2,699.00Checked 4 h ago
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  • STEREO BOXNew

    In stockShips from Italy · duties may applyReturn policy

    $3,348.00Checked 4 h ago
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  • Audiolab Stereo & Home TheaterNew

    In stock

    $3,600.00Free shippingChecked 4 h ago
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Specs compared

SpecHegel H190V Integrated AmplifierHegel H150 Streaming Amplifier
With Digital To Analog ConverterYesYes
Total Wattage300 W (2 x 150 W)—
Number Of Channels2—
Amplifier ClassClass AB—
Connection TypeXLR, RCA—
Headphone JackYes—
NetworkingNetwork—
Wi-FiYes—
Media Content SourceNetwork streaming, USB—
Depth41 cm—
Height12 cm—
Width43 cm—
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SpecHegel H190V Integrated AmplifierHegel H150 Streaming Amplifier
Weight14.2 kg—
Audio OutputsHeadphone output (6.3mm), 1Unbalanced fixed (RC…—
HDMI Outputs0—
Number Of Outputs1 (Unbalanced variable RCA)—
Output Channel Quantity2—
Output TypesRCA, Headphone Jack (6.3mm)—
Speaker Outputs2—
Line OutYes—
Preamp OutputYes—
Subwoofer Output

What reviewers say

Hegel H190V Integrated Amplifier

  • 5 / 542 ratings

Owners rate the H190V very highly, praising its grip on difficult speakers and its clean, powerful sound. Many like having streaming, a DAC and a phono stage in one chassis.

What people mention
  • Sound qualityPraisedOwners describe a clean, powerful sound with tight bass and good control of demanding speakers.
  • Bass controlPraisedThe high damping factor is credited with firm, well-defined low end.
  • StreamingMixedRoon Ready and AirPlay are welcomed, but streaming is Ethernet only with no Wi-Fi.
  • ConnectivityMixedThe phono and headphone stages are valued, but there is no HDMI input for TV audio.

Hegel H150 Streaming Amplifier

Owners describe a transparent, controlled sound with detail and warmth together. Buyers rate the phono stage and streaming as close to standalone components, and call it a strong all-in-one.

What people mention
  • Sound qualityPraisedOwners call it transparent and detailed while still musical.
  • Speaker controlPraisedThe high damping factor keeps difficult loads in check, they say.
  • StreamingPraisedBuyers say the built-in streaming holds up against separate streamers.
  • Phono stagePraisedThe MM input is described as good enough to skip a separate phono preamp.

Questions and answers

Which is better for hard-to-drive speakers?
The H190V. It is rated at 150 W per channel, stable to 2 ohms, with a damping factor above 4000. The H150's 75 W and high-current design handle many speakers, but the H190V has more headroom.
Do both have a phono stage?
Yes. Both list a built-in moving magnet phono stage, so either can take a turntable without an external preamp.
Which one has a headphone jack?
The H190V. It has a 6.3 mm output on its own dedicated headphone amplifier. The H150 does not list a headphone output.
Is the H190V worth stepping up to over the H150?
If you need balanced XLR inputs, a headphone jack, more power or 2-ohm stability, yes. If you stream into easy-to-drive speakers, the H150 covers the basics with the same SoundEngine 2 design.
Do both stream the same services?
The H190V lists AirPlay, Spotify Connect, UPnP and Roon Ready over Ethernet. The H150 lists built-in network streaming without naming services, so check the specific ones you use.

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Yes
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Audio InputsBalanced XLR, Unbalanced RCA—
HDMI Inputs0—
Input TypesXLR, RCA—
Wattage150 W wattage—
Color—White
Type of Amplifier—Stereo Amplifier
Radio—FM
Power Amplifier Class—AB