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Michi P5 Series 2 Stereo Preamplifier
Michi P5 Series 2 Stereo Preamplifier rear panel, inputs and outputs
Michi P5 Series 2 Stereo Preamplifier in listening room, with B&W speakers
Michi P5 Series 2 Stereo Preamplifier top shot with cover removed, showing internal design
Michi P5 Series 2 Stereo Preamplifier, included remote
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Michi P5 Series 2 Stereo Preamplifier

$4,999.00
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Michi P5 Series 2 Stereo Preamplifier Key Features: 

  • Dual 8-channel ESS SABRE DACs – Delivers stunning clarity and detail, creating an immersive, lifelike musical experience
  • Wide-ranging input support – Accommodates analog, digital, PC-USB with MQA, and Bluetooth sources for flexible system integration
  • aptX™ HD Bluetooth streaming – Provides high-resolution wireless playback for convenient, high-quality listening
  • Built-in MM and MC phono stage – Offers compatibility with a wide range of turntables for vinyl enthusiasts
  • Precision-engineered preamp architecture – Ensures transparent signal path and low-noise performance across all sources

Product Description: 

The Michi P5 Series 2 Preamplifier delivers an immersive listening experience through advanced digital architecture. At its core are dual 8-channel ESS SABRE ES9028PRO DACs, each operating in MONO mode to maximize resolution and channel separation. With eight DAC circuits dedicated to each channel, the P5 Series 2 offers exceptional clarity, a remarkably low noise floor, and a spacious, richly layered soundstage.

This versatile preamplifier accommodates a wide range of audio sources, including analog and digital inputs, PC-USB with full support for MQA and DSD playback, aptX™ HD Bluetooth streaming, and both Moving Magnet and Moving Coil phono inputs. Whether playing vinyl, high-res digital files, or wireless audio, the P5 Series 2 elevates any system with precision and musicality.

Michi P5 Series 2 Stereo Preamplifier in listening room

Finished in Michi’s signature industrial design, the P5 Series 2 embodies performance and elegance—an ideal centerpiece for high-end audio systems.

Specifications: 

Front Panel Height

132mm (5.25")

Power Requirements

120V, 60Hz

Power Consumption

40W

Standby Power Consumption

Normal: <0.5W

Network Wakeup: <2W

BTU Rating (4Ω, 1/8th power)

87 BTU/h

Total Harmonic Distortion (THD)

(20Hz–20kHz) <0.002%

Frequency Response

Line Level Inputs: 10Hz - 100kHz (±0.3dB)

Digital Inputs: 20Hz - 20kHz (±0.3dB)

Phono Input: 20Hz - 20kHz (±0.3dB)

S/N Ratio (IHF "A" Weighted)

Line Level Inputs: 116dB

Digital Inputs: 100dB

Phono Input: 80dB

Intermodulation Distortion (60Hz:7kHz, 4:1)

<0.002%

Input Sensitivity

Line Level (RCA): 160mV

Line Level (XLR): 250mV

Phono (MM): 2.5mV

Phono (MC): 250uV

Digital Inputs: 0dBFs

Input Impedance

Line Level (RCA): 47kΩ

Line Level (XLR): 100kΩ

Phono (MM): 47kΩ

Phono (MC): 100Ω

Digital Inputs: 75Ω

Input Overload

Line Level (RCA): 12V

Line Level (XLR): 12V

Phono (MM): 199mV

Phono (MC): 22mV

Output Level

Unbalanced (RCA): 1V

Balanced (XLR): 2V

Output Impedance

Unbalanced (RCA): 470Ω

Balanced (XLR): 100Ω

Channel Separation

Line Level Inputs: >85dB

Phono Input: >55dB

Tone Controls

±10dB at 100Hz / 10kHz

Coax/Optical Digital Input Signals

LPCM (Up to 24-bit/192kHz)

PC-USB

USB Audio Class 1: Up to 24-bit/96kHz

USB Audio Class 2: Up to 32-bit/384kHz*

*Driver Installation Required

DSD and DoP Support

Yes

MQA and MQA Studio Support

Yes

Roon Tested

Yes

Dimensions and Weight: 

Overall - 19 x 6  x 17.75” (W x H x D)

Product Weight - 50.5 lbs net