Rotel Michi Q5 CD Player & DAC
Rotel Michi Q5 CD Player & DAC
Enjoy impeccable audio and the ultimate performance with the Michi Q5.
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Description
Description
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.
Elevate your audio experience with the Michi Q5 Transport DAC, a high-performance CD player blending cutting-edge technology with superior craftsmanship.
Featuring a top-loading CD mechanism crafted from CNC aluminum, it ensures durability and sleek design.
The Q5 is powered by the premium ESS ES9028PRO 8-Channel DAC dedicating 4-channels each to the Left and Right audio for precise digital-to-analog conversion, delivering exceptional sound quality with minimal distortion.
Its fully balanced circuitry and dual toroidal transformers reduce noise and interference for pristine CD audio playback. The Q5 further supports 32-bit/384k Hz PC-USB (rendering MQA and DSD 4x) and 24-bit/192k Hz optical and coaxial offering versatility for your audio system digital sources.
The front panel includes a full-color TFT display with CD album artwork enhancing your listening experience with visual appeal.
The Michi remote control, RS232, and Ethernet ports ensure seamless operation and integration with all popular automation systems.
Designed for discerning audiophiles, the Michi Q5 promises unmatched performance and aesthetic elegance for your audio system.
- 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)
Specifications
Specifications
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD)
CD/Coaxial/Optical/PC-USB Input: < 0.0006%
Frequency Response
20 Hz - 20k Hz, +0 dB, -0.1 dB
10 Hz - 70k Hz, +0 dB, -3 dB
S/N Ratio ("A" Weighted)
>115 dB
Dynamic Range
>99 dB
Digital to Analog Converters
ESS ES9028PRO (32bit/768 kHz DAC)
Channel Balance
± 0.5 dB
Channel Separation
>104 dB @ 10k Hz
Intermodulation Distortion
< 0.002%
Analog Output Level
Unbalanced (RCA): 2.3 V
Balanced (XLR): 4.9 V
Analog Output Impedance
Unbalanced (RCA): 100 O
Balanced (XLR): 4kO
Input Sensitivity
0 dBfs / 75 O
Digital Output
16-Bit/44.1 kHz format only
CD Audio Only
Coax/Optical Digital Input Signals
LPCM (Up to 24-bit / 192kHz)
PC-USB
USB Audio Class 2.0 (up to 32-bit / 384 kHz)*
*Driver installation required
Support native DSD (up to 4X, 11.2 MHz) and DoP (up to 2X, 5.6 MHz)
Support MQA and MQA Studio (up to 24-bit / 384 kHz)
Roon Tested
Awards & Reviews
Awards & Reviews
What Hi-Fi?
"if you are dedicated to the original silver disc and have a collection that justifies this kind of expense, we have no hesitation in recommending the Rotel Michi Q5 highly."
★★★★★ | READ MORE
The Ear
"We’re at a point in CD’s life where you need to give serious thought to the overall longevity of your hardware if you’re in this for the long haul, the Q5 feels hugely confidence inspiring."
★★★★★ | READ MORE
Hi-Fi News
"the Q5 will quicken the pulse of CD collectors with its fine style and build quality, plus a performance that extracts plenty from the legacy digital format."
OUTSTANDING PRODUCT AWARD | READ MORE
AVForums
"It also delivers a performance that can take a large and disparate collection of genres and artists and manage to do justice to all of it."
RECOMMENDED AWARD | READ MORE
Audiograde
"while the Michi Q5 would look right at home on the Starship Enterprise, it also sounds out of this world."
EDITOR'S PICK AWARD | READ MORE
5 Year Warranty
5 Year Warranty
The warranty period starts from the date of purchase and covers you from manufacturing defects & unexpected faults through normal use. It does NOT cover you from accidental damage, damage caused by usage outside of product specifications or expected product wear and tear.
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Delivery Information
Delivery Information
All orders £100.00 and over qualify for FREE UK nationwide delivery.
Orders under £100.00 will incur a delivery charge of £3.50.
Delivery is a 2 day service from date of dispatch.
(UK Mainland only. Northern Ireland and other isles may take longer)
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