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Michi Q5 CD Player & DAC
Michi Q5 CD Player & DAC rear panel, inputs and outputs
Michi Q5 CD Player & DAC, lifestyle photo in listening room
Michi Q5 CD Player & DAC top view with cover removed, showing internal components
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Michi Q5 CD Player & DAC

$6,999.00
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Michi Q5 CD Player & DAC Key Features: 

  • Premium CNC aluminum CD mechanism – Ensures precise, reliable disc playback with reduced vibration and noise
  • Advanced ESS ES9028PRO DAC – Delivers ultra-accurate digital-to-analog conversion for exceptional audio fidelity
  • Supports 32-bit/384kHz PC-USB input – Enables high-resolution audio playback from computers with detailed clarity
  • 24-bit/192kHz coaxial and optical inputs – Offers versatile digital connectivity for seamless integration with various sources
  • High-performance transport and DAC combination – Provides pristine sound reproduction from both physical discs and digital inputs

Product Description: 

The Michi Q5 Transport DAC elevates the CD listening experience by combining advanced technology with exceptional build quality. Its top-loading CD mechanism, precision-crafted from CNC aluminum, offers both durability and a sleek, refined appearance.

At the heart of the Q5 is the premium ESS ES9028PRO 8-channel DAC, which allocates four dedicated channels to each stereo side for accurate digital-to-analog conversion and outstanding sonic clarity with minimal distortion. Fully balanced circuitry paired with dual toroidal transformers minimizes noise and interference, ensuring pristine CD playback.

Michi Q5 CD Player & DAC, in listening room

Versatility is a hallmark of the Q5, supporting high-resolution digital inputs including 32-bit/384kHz PC-USB with MQA and quad DSD decoding, alongside 24-bit/192kHz optical and coaxial connections. The front panel features a vivid full-color TFT display capable of showing CD album artwork, adding a visual dimension to the listening experience.

Seamless operation is supported through the included Michi remote control and comprehensive connectivity options such as RS232 and Ethernet, allowing easy integration with popular home automation systems. Designed for discerning audiophiles, the Q5 Transport DAC offers both impeccable performance and elegant styling for the ultimate audio centerpiece.

Specifications: 

Front Panel Height

132 mm (5.25")

Power Requirements

120 V, 60 Hz

Power Consumption

25 W

Standby Power Consumption

<0.5 W

Total Harmonic Distortion (THD)

CD/Coaxial/Optical/PC-USB Input: <0.0006%

Intermodulation Distortion

<0.002%

Frequency Response

20 Hz - 20 kHz, +0 dB, -0.1 dB

10 Hz - 70 kHz, +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 @ 10 kHz

Analog Output Level

Unbalanced (RCA): 2.3 V

Balanced (XLR): 4.9 V

Analog Output Impedance

Unbalanced (RCA): 100 Ω

Balanced (XLR): 4kΩ

Input Sensitivity

0 dBfs / 75 Ω

Digital Output

16-Bit/44.1 kHz format only (CD Audio Only)

Coax/Optical Digital Input Signals

LPCM (Up to 24-bit / 192 kHz)

PC-USB

USB Audio Class 2.0 (up to 32-bit / 384 kHz)*

*Driver installation required

Support native DSD and DoP

DSD up to 4X (11.2 MHz), DoP up to 2X (5.6 MHz)

Support MQA and MQA Studio

Up to 24-bit / 384 kHz

Roon Tested

Yes

Dimensions and Weight: 

Overall - 19 x 6 x 17 3/4” (W x H x D)

Product Weight - 51.8 lbs net