Hegel + Raidho

My H20 failed with a pair of Raidho C1.1s. As I suspected a design flaw, I contacted Hegel. They demanded that I dismantle my system to find the source of the problem, as their unassailable amp could not possibly have been the cause. Their demand was accompanied by an ample dose of verbal abuse -- with the telephone hung up by a Hegel executive. After that excellent introduction to the Customer Relations expertise of Hegel company executives, I reverted to my Atma-Sphere S-20 and everything was quickly back to normal -- in my supposedly flawed system.

My advice -- forget Hegel. There not only may be a risk of an unacknowledged design flaw -- but Hegel will never back you up if there is a problem. And you may get an earful of abuse from them to top things off. The Hegel management are high-end audio Neanderthals -- IMHO.

I know that it seems like a good idea to connect some super speakers to a very well reviewed integrated amp. Sometimes these things are like sticking square pegs in round holes (the two just don't fit). I would try some more adequate electronics for the demand.


Matt M  

Thank you gentlemen for your comments. The synergy is exactly what I am after. Looking for a hint or two, even before arranging for my own audition. It could save me the time and redirect in the right direction. I have had a personal reason to try first with Hegel but... the selection of amp out there is overwhelming. I read nearly everything here on Forum on the issue of ‘the best amp for Raidho speakers’ and left with a long list of candidates. Unfortunately, the majority of proposed each cost over 5000 USD - my budget for the integrated. Looking for smart but specific suggestions, insisting however on Raidho monitor, as my starting point.