Michi Prestige P430 Preamplifier
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About Michi Prestige P430 Preamplifier
Available for preorder now! Expected to ship September 2026.
Key Features
- ESS premium 32-bit 8-Channel DAC
- Balanced XLR inputs and outputs
- Certified Roon Tested
- Moving Magnet Phono Stage input for turntable connection
- Bluetooth with aptXTM HD and AAC
- Includes remote control
The Michi Prestige P430 Preamplifier serves as the precision control center for advanced two-channel systems, combining refined source management, installation versatility, and exceptional musical detail. Its transparent signal path and ultra-low-noise architecture preserve the integrity of every source, allowing music to emerge with greater clarity, depth, and emotional presence.
Balanced XLR and RCA analogue inputs and outputs allow the P430 to integrate easily with high-performance power amplifiers and a wide array of source components, including a Moving Magnet phono input. Its balanced signal design, isolated independent dual power supplies, and optimized grounding architecture establish an ultra-quiet noise floor, stable imaging, and an immersive soundstage. The result is a pre-amplifier that supports both detail and scale, revealing subtle musical textures while maintaining control and authority.
For digital audio sources, the P430 functions as a modern DAC with coaxial and optical inputs, HDMI ARC for TV audio, PC-USB computer audio with PCM 32-bit/384kHz and DSD256 support, and wireless Bluetooth with aptX™ HD and AAC. At its core is an ESS SABRE ES9028PRO 8-channel DAC with advanced clocking and jitter control for accurate, high-resolution digital-to-analogue conversion.
The P430 combines refined industrial design with intuitive operation, making it equally suited to dedicated listening rooms and premium living-room systems. A ¼-inch (6.35 mm) headphone output supports private listening, while dual subwoofer outputs provide low-frequency integration for added depth. Coaxial and optical digital outputs further expand system connectivity, supporting integration with downstream digital processors or custom audio system configurations.
The P430 is a performance-first control center for your audio system, bringing precision, versatility, and a deeper connection to your music.
Specifications
| Total Harmonic Distortion | < 0.002% |
| Intermodulation Distortion (60 Hz : 7 kHz, 4:1) | < 0.002% |
| Phono Input (MM) | 2.5 mV / 47k ohms |
| Line Level Inputs (RCA) | 160 mV / 33k ohms |
| Line Level Inputs (XLR) | 320 mV / 55k ohms |
| Phono Input (MM) | 69 mV |
| Line Level Inputs (RCA) | 4.1 V |
| Line Level Inputs (XLR) | 12 V |
| Line Level (RCA) / Impedance | 1 V / 100 ohms |
| Balanced (XLR) / Impedance | 2 V / 200 ohms |
| Phono Input | 20 Hz - 20k Hz, 0 ± 0.3 dB |
| Line Level Inputs | 10 Hz - 100k Hz, 0 ± 0.3 dB |
| Line Level Inputs | 10 Hz - 100k Hz, 0 ± 0.3 dB |
| Bass | ±10 dB at 100 Hz |
| Treble | ±10 dB at 10k Hz |
| Phono Input | 82 dB |
| Line Level Inputs (RCA) | 110 dB |
| Line Level Inputs (XLR) | 106 dB |
| Frequency Response | 20 Hz - 20k Hz (0 ± 0.3 dB) |
| Signal to Noise Ratio | 103 dB |
| Input Sensitivity / Impedance | 0 dBFs / 75 ohms |
| Preamplifier Output Level | 1.35 V (at -20 dB Volume Position) |
| Digital to Analog Converter | ESS ES9028PRO DAC |
| Coaxial/Optical Digital Signals | SPDIF LPCM (up to 192kHz 24 bit) |
| PC-USB | USB Audio Class 2.0 (up to 384kHz 32-bit)* |
| Driver Installation | Required |
| DSD | Support DSD (up to 4X, 11.2MHz) |
| DoP | Support DoP (up to 2X, 5.6MHz) |
| Roon | Roon Tested |
| HDMI | Support CEC with ARC function |
| HDMI Audio | 2-channel PCM only (up to 48 kHz, 24-bit) |
| Power Requirements - Europe | 230 V, 50 Hz |
| Power Requirements - USA | 120 V, 60 Hz |
| Power Consumption | 45 watts |
| Standby Power Consumption | < 0.5 watts |
| Normal | < 2 watts |
| Network Wakeup | 98 BTU/h |
| Dimensions (W x H x D) | 431 x 148 x 404 mm |
| Dimensions (inches) | 17 x 5 ⁵/6 x 16 ins |
| Front Panel Height | 131 mm / 5 1/6 ins |
| Weight (net) | 10.8 kg, 23.8 lbs |
| Finish | Black |
