Michi P5 Series 2 Stereo Preamplifier
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About 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.
Finished in Michi’s signature industrial design, the P5 Series 2 embodies performance and elegance—an ideal centerpiece for high-end audio systems.
Specifications:
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Front Panel Height |
132mm (5.25") |
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Power Requirements |
120V, 60Hz |
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Power Consumption |
40W |
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Standby Power Consumption |
Normal: <0.5W Network Wakeup: <2W |
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BTU Rating (4Ω, 1/8th power) |
87 BTU/h |
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Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) |
(20Hz–20kHz) <0.002% |
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Frequency Response |
Line Level Inputs: 10Hz - 100kHz (±0.3dB) Digital Inputs: 20Hz - 20kHz (±0.3dB) Phono Input: 20Hz - 20kHz (±0.3dB) |
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S/N Ratio (IHF "A" Weighted) |
Line Level Inputs: 116dB Digital Inputs: 100dB Phono Input: 80dB |
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Intermodulation Distortion (60Hz:7kHz, 4:1) |
<0.002% |
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Input Sensitivity |
Line Level (RCA): 160mV Line Level (XLR): 250mV Phono (MM): 2.5mV Phono (MC): 250uV Digital Inputs: 0dBFs |
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Input Impedance |
Line Level (RCA): 47kΩ Line Level (XLR): 100kΩ Phono (MM): 47kΩ Phono (MC): 100Ω Digital Inputs: 75Ω |
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Input Overload |
Line Level (RCA): 12V Line Level (XLR): 12V Phono (MM): 199mV Phono (MC): 22mV |
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Output Level |
Unbalanced (RCA): 1V Balanced (XLR): 2V |
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Output Impedance |
Unbalanced (RCA): 470Ω Balanced (XLR): 100Ω |
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Channel Separation |
Line Level Inputs: >85dB Phono Input: >55dB |
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Tone Controls |
±10dB at 100Hz / 10kHz |
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Coax/Optical Digital Input Signals |
LPCM (Up to 24-bit/192kHz) |
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PC-USB |
USB Audio Class 1: Up to 24-bit/96kHz USB Audio Class 2: Up to 32-bit/384kHz* *Driver Installation Required |
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DSD and DoP Support |
Yes |
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MQA and MQA Studio Support |
Yes |
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Roon Tested |
Yes |
Dimensions and Weight:
Overall - 19 x 6 x 17.75” (W x H x D)
Product Weight - 50.5 lbs net
