{"product_id":"hegel-p30a-reference-preamplifier-fully-balanced-130db-snr-soundengine","title":"Hegel P30A Reference Preamplifier, Fully Balanced, 130dB SNR, SoundEngine","description":"\u003c!-- ============================================================\n     HEGEL P30A — ProHiFi Shopify Product Listing\n     ============================================================\n\n     FIELD 1 — PRODUCT TITLE\n     Hegel P30A Reference Preamplifier, Fully Balanced, 130dB SNR, SoundEngine\n     (73 characters)\n\n     FIELD 2 — SEO PAGE TITLE\n     Hegel P30A Reference Preamplifier | Fully Balanced, 130dB SNR\n     (62 characters)\n\n     FIELD 3 — SEO META DESCRIPTION\n     Shop Hegel P30A — reference fully balanced preamp, hand-matched FETs, 130dB SNR, dual XLR inputs, SoundEngine, 12V trigger. Authorised Hegel Dealer. Best Price in India.\n     (169 characters — trimmed below)\n\n     TRIMMED META (158 characters):\n     Shop Hegel P30A — reference fully balanced preamp, hand-matched FETs, 130dB SNR balanced, dual XLR in, SoundEngine. Authorised Hegel Dealer. Best Price in India.\n\n     FIELD 4 — URL HANDLE\n     hegel-p30a-reference-preamplifier-fully-balanced-soundengine\n     (60 characters)\n\n     PASTE DESCRIPTION HTML BELOW INTO SHOPIFY HTML EDITOR\n     ============================================================ --\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eHegel P30A\u003c\/strong\u003e is Hegel's reference preamplifier, nicknamed The Conductor. The music signal passes through only two transistors and an ultra-low noise volume attenuator from input to output. Those transistors are hand-matched single-pair FETs, selected by Hegel's founder Bent Holter to have exactly identical values, eliminating higher-order harmonic distortion by design. ProHiFi is an authorised Hegel dealer in India.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe circuit is fully balanced from input to output, with two separate amplifiers, two volume controls, and two SoundEngine modules operating per channel. SoundEngine actively monitors the signal in real time using a feedforward design, identifying and correcting intermodulation distortion as it occurs. The result is a signal-to-noise ratio above 130dB in balanced mode and distortion below 0.005%, with a sound character that Stereopluss described as making music you thought you knew inside out sound new and fresh.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eInputs include two balanced XLR, three unbalanced RCA, and a fixed-level Home Theatre bypass that can also be configured as a standard input. Outputs include one balanced XLR and two unbalanced RCA, all active simultaneously, with one RCA configurable as a fixed-level output. A 3.5mm IR direct input and 12V trigger output complete the integration options. The volume attenuator used in the P30A is the same unit fitted inside the reference H600 integrated amplifier.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe Absolute Sound described the P30A and H30A combination as exemplary, calling the P30A beautifully crafted, precise, and deeply communicative. SoundStage Hi-Fi concluded it is a flawlessly executed component. HiFi+ praised its ability to let the music breathe naturally. Soundnews called the P30A and H30A a match made in heaven. Stereopluss Norway confirmed: better sound than this is really expensive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- KEY FEATURES --\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #0F527F;\"\u003eKey Features\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFully balanced circuit from input to output; two amplifiers per channel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHand-matched single-pair FET transistors; no higher-order harmonic distortion\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMusic signal passes through only 2 transistors and a volume attenuator\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSoundEngine feedforward distortion correction in real time\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSNR greater than 130dB (balanced mode)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2 x balanced XLR and 3 x unbalanced RCA analogue inputs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHome Theatre bypass input (also configurable as standard input)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 x balanced XLR and 2 x RCA unbalanced outputs (all simultaneously active)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 x RCA output configurable as fixed-level\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSame volume attenuator as the Hegel H600 reference integrated amplifier\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e3.5mm IR direct input; 3.5mm 12V trigger output\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e100\/120\/230V AC; 96 x 430 x 300mm; 7.2kg; Black\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTAS Reviewed; SoundStage Hi-Fi Recommended; HiFi+ Recommended; Stereopluss Norway Recommended\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- WARRANTY --\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #0F527F;\"\u003eWarranty:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1-year manufacturer's warranty\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ph-warranty-box\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- WHY CONSIDER --\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #0F527F;\"\u003eWhy Consider the Hegel P30A\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe P30A is the right choice for listeners who want the most capable preamplifier Hegel makes, built around the fewest possible components in the signal path and the most carefully selected ones. Two transistors, a volume attenuator, and the SoundEngine correction stage are all that stand between the source signal and the output. The result is a transparency and naturalness that Stereopluss captured precisely: music you thought you knew sounds new and fresh. Paired with the H30A, it forms the reference Hegel separates system that The Absolute Sound called exemplary. Paired with the H20, it delivers the Hegel separates philosophy at a more accessible combined price. For an Indian audiophile building the highest-performance two-channel system possible, the P30A is the correct starting point.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #0F527F;\"\u003eIdeal for\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReference two-channel systems requiring the best Hegel preamplifier\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSystems pairing with the Hegel H30A for the complete reference Hegel separates combination\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSystems pairing with the Hegel H20 for a high-performance separates pair at a mid-range price\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSources with balanced XLR outputs benefiting from two fully balanced inputs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHome cinema integration using the Home Theatre bypass input\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInstallations requiring simultaneous active XLR and RCA outputs plus a fixed-level output\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- SPECIFICATIONS --\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #0F527F;\"\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cstyle\u003e\n  .ph-spec-wrap { width: 100%; 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width: 100% !important; box-sizing: border-box; border-bottom: 1px solid #eee; }\n    .ph-spec-wrap table td:first-child { font-weight: bold; background: #fafafa; }\n    .ph-spec-wrap table td:last-child { border-bottom: none; }\n  }\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"ph-spec-wrap\"\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSpecification\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDetail\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\n\u003ctr class=\"ph-sec-hd\"\u003e\u003ctd colspan=\"2\"\u003ePreamplifier Stage\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCircuit Topology\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFully balanced input to output; two amplifiers per channel; SoundEngine feedforward correction\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eActive Devices\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHand-matched single-pair FET transistors (zero higher-order harmonic distortion)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSignal Path Components\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2 transistors and 1 ultra-low noise volume attenuator\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVolume Attenuator\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSame as Hegel H600 reference integrated amplifier\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSignal to Noise Ratio (Balanced)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGreater than 130dB\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCrosstalk\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLess than -100dB\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDistortion\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLess than 0.005%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIntermodulation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLess than 0.01% (19kHz + 20kHz)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr class=\"ph-sec-hd\"\u003e\u003ctd colspan=\"2\"\u003eInputs\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBalanced XLR Inputs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUnbalanced RCA Inputs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHome Theatre Bypass Input\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1 (fixed-level; also configurable as standard input)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr class=\"ph-sec-hd\"\u003e\u003ctd colspan=\"2\"\u003eOutputs\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBalanced XLR Output\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1 (variable; active simultaneously with RCA outputs)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUnbalanced RCA Outputs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2 (variable; one configurable as fixed-level)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr class=\"ph-sec-hd\"\u003e\u003ctd colspan=\"2\"\u003eControl and Integration\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRemote Control\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes (volume, source, mute)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIR Direct Input\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3.5mm jack\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e12V Trigger Output\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3.5mm jack\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr class=\"ph-sec-hd\"\u003e\u003ctd colspan=\"2\"\u003eGeneral\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDimensions (H x W x D)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e96 x 430 x 300 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWeight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e7.2 kg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAC Power\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e100V \/ 120V \/ 230V, 50\/60Hz\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAvailable Finishes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBlack\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCountry of Design\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNorway\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAwards\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eThe Absolute Sound Reviewed 2022; SoundStage Hi-Fi Recommended 2022; HiFi+ Recommended 2022; Hi-Fi News Reviewed 2022; HiFi.nl Reviewed 2022; Soundnews Recommended 2022; Stereopluss Norway Recommended 2022; Stereo Sound Japan Reviewed 2022\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- END ProHiFi Product Description --\u003e","brand":"hegel","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45228144656407,"sku":null,"price":805000.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0550\/6819\/6887\/files\/P30AFront.webp?v=1781804792","url":"https:\/\/prohifi.in\/products\/hegel-p30a-reference-preamplifier-fully-balanced-130db-snr-soundengine","provider":"ProHiFi India","version":"1.0","type":"link"}