All HEGEL products, be it a stand-alone D/A Converter, an analog preamplifier, or an integrated amplifier, are designed ground up by Hegel in Oslo, Norway. Since the mid 90´s Hegels patented SoundEngine amplifiers have introduced a new level of sound performance for both analog and digital playback. With a HEGEL product in your system, you can expect seamless integration with Roon as well as a natural, musical, and intensely dynamic music experience.