Hegel Viking introduction

A quick introduction to the features and qualities of the new Hegel Viking CD-Player.

[@13thnotehifireviews7]

Good video Anders 😀🎼👍🔉

[@HegelMusicSystem]

Thank you

[@r423sdex]

You have a fan boy, Anders.

[@Dave-if5qj]

Cd still has a lot of life

[@HegelMusicSystem]

We couldn't agree more

[@psyphonyxaudio]

Okay ... I forgive the use of this song ... because I appreciate Anders =)

[@HegelMusicSystem]

Oh, my godness. What was wrong with the song? But otherwise thanks (Anders)

[@psyphonyxaudio]

@@HegelMusicSystem - I would never say " wrong " ... just over played =)

[@HegelMusicSystem]

@@psyphonyxaudio Aaaaaaaaaah, yes. I understand. Wondered if we had made a giant boo-boo. :)

[@psyphonyxaudio]

@@HegelMusicSystem ... Nooo no. No music is a mistake, per-say (unless it's a REALLY insidious lyrical message to very bad stuff)... Overplayed like Hotel California or Keith Don't Go. 😅.... for me .. that's bad enough.. haha.

[@r423sdex]

Why is it so expensive ? Would it sound better than a 16/44.1 file played on a wiim pro plus ?

[@HegelMusicSystem]

I think that is subjective, and you must judge for yourself, but we believe so since we can fully control the entire datastream in the Viking.

[@cgessner2004]

Why didn't Hegel produce a SACD player at least?... Because listening of a CD its so old- fashioned and make no sense to buy some.. When I want listening from a digital optical disc data storage, high classy sound, its SACD..and of course not a CD..unbelievable ..Because the dynamic range of a SACD are much higher than a CD. Dynamic range: 115 dB; frequency range: 20 Hz- 50 kHz. CD Dynamic range: 90 dB.. So I'm waiting for a good excuse.. By the way I'm a Swiss Hegel Fan....and my budget are free for the new Hegel H600 Integrated Amplifier.. what a hammer of Amplifier ..before I used a McIntosh machine..

[@HegelMusicSystem]

Thank you for commenting. I understand why you wonder. The thing is that we wanted to make a specialized CD-player because we knew we could make it really good and because there are not so many out there.

[@cgessner2004]

@@HegelMusicSystem Thank you for your quick response..

[@TheDarthvader123]

The Viking… made in China😢

[@HegelMusicSystem]

Failing to see the point of the comment...

[@Krell666]

It's a decent enough CD player but ridiculously expensive for a slot loading player with AKM DAC chip thats made in China. I like Hegel kit but man, expensive.

[@HegelMusicSystem]

Sorry to see you feel that way. A subjective opinion is just that and we totally respect it. I do think it is a bit strange to judge it as ridiculous because it uses one of the best DAC chips in the world (if not the best for 16/44.1) and a slot in drive that quantifiably outperforms most drawer based ones in terms of precision. If you personally don't like the sound or the price point, that is another thing.

[@Krell666]

@@HegelMusicSystem There's no doubting the Viking is a decent sounding CD player. Obviously cost is relative to the purchasers budget but considering the AKM4493SEQ is a $9 (US) part I'm not sure $5000 represents good value. Just my thoughts and IMO, YMMV and all that.