Hegel D50 "Raven" DAC - Reference Digital to Analogue Convertor
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Product Summary
The Hegel D50 DAC is a premium standalone digital-to-analogue converter designed for listeners who want to get the very best from dedicated digital sources without adding unnecessary extra features. Rather than trying to act as a streamer or preamp as well, the D50 focuses purely on high-quality digital conversion, making it an excellent choice for serious hi-fi systems built around a separate transport, streamer or computer audio source.
Hegel has engineered the D50 to preserve timing, detail and tonal naturalness with great care. Its advanced digital design, balanced analogue stage and high-quality clocking help deliver a presentation that is clean, open and controlled, with the kind of refinement that lets strong recordings breathe and keeps longer listening sessions engaging.
With a wide range of digital inputs including USB, BNC, coaxial and optical, plus both balanced XLR and RCA analogue outputs, the D50 is easy to integrate into high-end systems. It is an ideal choice for anyone wanting a dedicated DAC that puts sound quality first and brings more performance from modern digital sources.
Key Benefits
- Dedicated high-end DAC designed purely for digital-to-analogue conversion without unnecessary extra functions
- Excellent upgrade for a serious streamer, CD transport or computer audio source
- Balanced XLR and RCA outputs make matching with a wide range of amplifiers straightforward
- Multiple digital inputs allow easy connection of several sources in one system
- High-quality clocking and low-noise design help improve clarity, timing and fine detail
- USB input supports high-resolution PCM and DSD playback from compatible computer sources
- Compact full-width chassis fits neatly into premium hi-fi systems
- Ideal for listeners who want a focused, sound-first DAC rather than an all-in-one digital component
- 2 Years’ Manufacturers Warranty
Technical Specifications
DAC Design
- Product Type: Digital-to-analogue converter
- DAC Architecture: Dedicated standalone DAC
- Colour: Black
- Display: Front-panel display
Inputs & Outputs
- Digital Inputs: 1 x USB, 1 x BNC coaxial, 1 x RCA coaxial, 3 x optical
- Analogue Outputs: 1 x balanced XLR pair, 1 x unbalanced RCA pair
- Digital Output: None
Supported Audio Formats & Resolution
- USB: Up to 32-bit / 384 kHz PCM, DSD256 (DoP), MQA 8x
- BNC / Coaxial: Up to 24-bit / 192 kHz PCM, DSD64 (DoP), MQA 8x
- Optical: Up to 24-bit / 96 kHz PCM, MQA 8x
Convenience Features
- Input Switching: Front panel and remote control
- Auto Standby: Yes
- Remote Control: Included
Dimensions & Weight
- Dimensions (H × W × D): 99 x 430 x 305 mm
- Weight: 6.6 kg
What’s in the Box
- Hegel D50 DAC
- Remote control
- Power cord
- User manual
