Hegel C55 Multi-Channel Power Amplifier
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Product Summary
The Hegel C55 is a high-performance 5-channel power amplifier designed for custom installation, home cinema and multi-channel music systems where sound quality matters just as much as flexibility. Part of Hegel’s C5 Series, it brings Hegel’s amplifier design into a rack-mountable format that suits dedicated cinema rooms, equipment racks and more advanced AV installations.
Each of its five channels delivers 150 watts into 8 ohms, giving the C55 the power and control to drive a wide range of speakers confidently. Hegel’s SoundEngine2 technology helps keep distortion very low while preserving dynamics, grip and detail, so the amplifier sounds clean, punchy and composed whether it is being used for front channels, surrounds, height channels or other multi-speaker duties.
The C55 is also designed to be adaptable in real-world systems. Each channel includes both balanced XLR and unbalanced RCA input options, along with individual gain and phase settings for easier system matching. Add in rack-mount capability and 12V trigger support, and the C55 becomes an excellent choice for anyone wanting serious 5-channel amplification without compromising on sound quality.
Key Benefits
- Five-channel power amplifier ideal for home cinema, custom installation and multi-channel high-performance audio systems
- 150 watts per channel gives strong, confident drive for a wide range of speakers
- Hegel SoundEngine2 technology helps reduce distortion while preserving dynamics, control and detail
- Rack-mountable design makes it easier to integrate into dedicated AV and installation racks
- Balanced XLR and RCA inputs on each channel allow flexible system matching
- Individual gain control per channel helps with more precise setup and integration
- Individual phase control per channel adds useful flexibility for more complex system layouts
- 12V trigger input and output make automation and system control more straightforward
- Excellent for larger cinema rooms or systems needing five channels of serious amplification from one chassis
- Black colour
- 2 Years’ Manufacturers Warranty
Technical Specifications
Amplifier Design
- Product Type: 5-channel power amplifier
- Series: Hegel C5 Series
- Technology: Hegel SoundEngine2
- Rack Mountable: Yes
- Colour: Black
Performance
- Power Output: 5 x 150 W into 8 Ω @ 1 kHz, 1% THD
- Minimum Load: 2 Ω
- Frequency Response: 5 Hz - 100 kHz
- Signal-to-Noise Ratio: More than 100 dB
- Crosstalk: Less than -100 dB
- Distortion: Less than 0.01% @ 100 W into 8 Ω / 1 kHz
- Intermodulation: Less than 0.01% (19 kHz + 20 kHz)
- Damping Factor: More than 2000
Inputs & Outputs
- Inputs: 5 x balanced XLR, 5 x unbalanced RCA
- Control Input: 1 x 3.5 mm mini-jack 5-12 V trigger
- Control Output: 1 x 3.5 mm mini-jack 12 V trigger out
- Speaker Outputs: 5 channels
Setup Options
- Gain Control: Switchable between 23 dB and 29 dB on each channel
- Phase Control: Switchable 0° / 180° on each channel
Power & Installation
- Mains Current: 7 A at 230 V, 14 A at 115 V (at 5 x 150 W output)
- Rack Mount Hardware: Included
- Feet for Non-Rack Use: Included
Dimensions & Weight
- Dimensions (W × H × D, including handles, excluding feet): 482 x 132 x 520 mm
- Weight: 37.5 kg
What’s in the Box
- Hegel C55 5-channel power amplifier
- Power cable
- User manual
- Feet with screws
- Rear rack brackets
