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Michi Q5 Transport DAC CD Player

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Michi Q5 Overview

Product Information

Model: Q5 | UPC: 672563293115

Specifications

What's In The Box

Product Information

Model: Q5 | UPC: 672563293115

Experience unrivaled audio quality with the Michi Q5 Transport DAC. This high-performance CD player features a premium CNC aluminum design CD Mechanism, an advanced ESS ES9028PRO DAC for precise sound, and versatile connectivity including 32-bit/384k Hz PC-USB and 24-bit/192k Hz coaxial and optical source inputs. Enjoy impeccable audio and the ultimate performance with the Michi Q5.

Features

  • High-Precision CD Mechanism
  • Certified Roon Tested Supports MQA and MQA Studio
  • Fully Balanced Differential XLR Outputs
  • ESS SABRE ES9028PRO 8-Channel DAC (32-bit /768kHz)

Precision Engineering

Featuring a top-loading CD mechanism crafted from CNC-machined aluminum, the Q5 offers exceptional durability and a sleek, modern design that reflects its premium build quality.

Superior Digital Conversion

At its core, the Q5 is powered by the ESS ES9028PRO 8-Channel DAC, allocating four channels per side for true dual-mono operation. This design ensures precise digital-to-analog conversion, delivering breathtaking sound clarity and minimal distortion.

Pure, Balanced Power

The Q5 employs fully balanced circuitry and dual toroidal transformers to suppress electrical noise and interference, providing pristine and detailed CD audio playback even at the highest fidelity levels.

Ultimate Versatility

With support for 32-bit/384kHz PC-USB (including MQA and DSD 4x) as well as 24-bit/192kHz optical and coaxial inputs, the Q5 integrates seamlessly into any digital audio system for maximum versatility.

Intuitive Design & Control

A full-color TFT display showcases CD album artwork, enriching your listening experience with visual appeal. The included Michi remote control, along with RS232 and Ethernet connections, ensures smooth operation and compatibility with popular automation systems.

Designed for the Discerning Listener

Combining elegant aesthetics with uncompromising performance, the Michi Q5 is engineered for audiophiles who demand nothing less than excellence in both sound and design.

Specifications

  • Audio
    • Total Harmonic Distortion + Noise (THD+N): <0.0006%
    • Intermodulation Distortion (60 Hz : 7 kHz, 4:1): <0.002%
    • Frequency Response: 20 Hz – 20 kHz (+0 dB, –0.1 dB); 10 Hz – 70 kHz (+0 dB, –3 dB)
    • Channel Balance: ±0.5 dB
    • Channel Separation: >104 dB @ 10 kHz
    • Signal to Noise Ratio (A-Weighted): >115 dB
    • Dynamic Range: >99 dB
  • Digital
    • DAC: ESS ES9028PRO (8-Channel)
    • PC-USB Input: Up to 32-bit / 384 kHz, supports DSD 4x (11.2 MHz), DoP 2x (5.6 MHz), and MQA/MQA Studio
    • Coaxial & Optical Inputs: Up to 24-bit / 192 kHz
    • CD Transport Output: 16-bit / 44.1 kHz
  • Analog Output
    • Unbalanced (RCA): 2.3 V / 100 Ω
    • Balanced (XLR): 4.9 V / 4 kΩ
  • General
    • Power Requirements: 120 V ~ 60 Hz (USA)
    • Power Consumption: 25 W
    • Standby Power Consumption: <0.5 W
    • Dimensions (W × H × D): 19" × 6" × 17.75"
    • Net Weight: 51.8 lbs.

What's In The Box

  • Q5 Transport DAC CD Player
  • Remote
  • Power Cord
  • Manual
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