The Rotel Michi P430 Stereo Preamplifier is a premium two-channel control amplifier designed for high-resolution music systems. It features an ESS ES9028PRO 8-channel DAC, balanced XLR connectivity, HDMI ARC, PC-USB, Bluetooth with aptX HD and AAC, and a moving magnet phono input. With ultra-low distortion, refined signal architecture, and advanced system integration options, the P430 delivers clarity, depth, and precise stereo control. Built for audiophile listening, it connects vinyl, TV, digital sources, computer audio, and premium components in one elegant preamplifier.
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Rotel Michi P430 Stereo Preamplifier

The Rotel Michi P430 Stereo Preamplifier is a premium two-channel control center built for listeners who want exceptional clarity, source flexibility, and refined system control. Designed as part of the Michi Prestige series, the P430 brings together analog, digital, vinyl, TV, computer audio, and wireless Bluetooth sources through a clean, low-noise signal path engineered for depth, dynamics, and precision.

At the heart of the P430 is an ESS ES9028PRO 8-channel DAC, supporting high-resolution digital playback through coaxial, optical, HDMI ARC, and PC-USB inputs. PC-USB supports up to 32-bit/384 kHz audio, DSD up to 4X, and DoP up to 2X, while HDMI ARC adds easy two-channel TV audio integration with CEC control. For analog listening, the P430 includes RCA line inputs, balanced XLR inputs, a moving magnet phono stage, RCA and XLR outputs, a mono subwoofer output, and a headphone output for private listening.

Internally, the P430 is built with a highly regulated power supply, a Michi custom-designed toroidal transformer, custom slit foil capacitors, symmetrical circuit traces, and premium signal-path components. The result is a transparent, controlled, and musically engaging preamplifier that preserves subtle detail while delivering the authority needed for high-performance stereo systems.

What It's Good At:

• Delivering clean, transparent two-channel audio with extremely low distortion.
• Acting as a premium control hub for analog, digital, vinyl, TV, computer, and Bluetooth sources.
• Supporting high-resolution playback with ESS ES9028PRO DAC technology and PC-USB up to 32-bit/384 kHz.
• Integrating easily with TVs through HDMI ARC with CEC power and volume control.
• Preserving signal integrity through balanced XLR inputs and outputs.
• Supporting advanced systems with 12V trigger, RS232, network updates, signal sensing, and HT Bypass.

Michi P430 Stereo Preamplifier Full Specifications:

• • Digital-to-Analog Converter: ESS ES9028PRO DAC
  • DAC Type: ESS premium 32-bit 8-channel DAC
  • Roon Compatibility: Roon Tested
  • Bluetooth Support: Bluetooth with aptX HD and AAC
  • Phono Stage: Moving Magnet phono input
  • Balanced Connectivity: Balanced XLR inputs and outputs
  • HDMI: Supports CEC with ARC function
  • HDMI Audio Support: 2-channel PCM only, up to 24-bit/48 kHz
  • Coaxial/Optical Digital Input Signals: SPDIF LPCM up to 24-bit/192 kHz
  • PC-USB: USB Audio Class 2.0, up to 32-bit/384 kHz
  • PC-USB Driver Note: Driver installation required
  • DSD Support: DSD up to 4X, 11.2 MHz
  • DoP Support: DoP up to 2X, 5.6 MHz
  • Total Harmonic Distortion: < 0.002%
  • Intermodulation Distortion: < 0.002% at 60 Hz:7 kHz, 4:1
  • Frequency Response, Phono Input: 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 0 ± 0.3 dB
  • Frequency Response, Line Level Inputs RCA: 10 Hz - 100 kHz, 0 ± 0.3 dB
  • Frequency Response, Line Level Inputs XLR: 10 Hz - 100 kHz, 0 ± 0.3 dB
  • Frequency Response, Digital Inputs: 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 0 ± 0.3 dB
  • Signal-to-Noise Ratio, Phono Input: 82 dB
  • Signal-to-Noise Ratio, Line Level Inputs RCA: 110 dB
  • Signal-to-Noise Ratio, Line Level Inputs XLR: 106 dB
  • Signal-to-Noise Ratio, Digital Inputs: 103 dB
  • Output Level, Line Level RCA: 1 V
  • Output Level, Balanced XLR: 2 V
  • Output Impedance, Line Level RCA: 100 ohms
  • Output Impedance, Balanced XLR: 200 ohms
  • Preamplifier Output Level, Digital Section: 1.35 V at -20 dB volume position
  • Input Sensitivity, Phono MM: 2.5 mV
  • Input Sensitivity, Line Level RCA: 160 mV
  • Input Sensitivity, Line Level XLR: 320 mV
  • Input Sensitivity, Digital Inputs: 0 dBfs
  • Input Impedance, Phono MM: 47k ohms
  • Input Impedance, Line Level RCA: 33k ohms
  • Input Impedance, Line Level XLR: 55k ohms
  • Input Impedance, Digital Inputs: 75 ohms
  • Input Overload, Phono MM: 69 mV
  • Input Overload, Line Level RCA: 4.1 V
  • Input Overload, Line Level XLR: 12 V
  • Tone Controls, Bass: ±10 dB at 100 Hz
  • Tone Controls, Treble: ±10 dB at 10 kHz
  • Power Requirements, USA: 120 V, 60 Hz
  • Power Consumption: 45 W
  • Standby Power Consumption, Normal: < 0.5 W
  • Standby Power Consumption, Network Wakeup: < 2 W
  • Front Panel Controls: Power button and indicator, display, volume knob, headphone output, remote sensor, source button
  • Remote Control: RR-MH31
  • Remote Functions: Power, navigation, mute, volume, OK, audio adjustment, source selection, presets, display dim, setup
  • Analog Inputs: Phono, CD, tuner, AUX, balanced XLR
  • Digital Inputs: HDMI ARC, coaxial digital inputs, optical digital inputs, PC-USB
  • Digital Output: Digital output for an outboard DAC or digital processor
  • Analog Outputs: Line output, mono subwoofer output, preamplifier output, balanced XLR outputs
  • System Connections: Network port, EXT REM input, 12V trigger connections, rear USB port, RS232, Bluetooth antenna, AC power input
  • Turntable Ground: Ground connector for turntable grounding
  • 12V Trigger: Two 12V trigger outputs; IN/OUT trigger configurable as input or output with HT Bypass
  • HT Bypass Input Options: AUX or XLR
  • HT Bypass Level Options: -10 to +3, 0 default
  • Signal Sense Options: Disabled default, Auto, COAX 1, COAX 2, COAX 3, OPT 1, OPT 2, OPT 3, PC-USB, Bluetooth, ARC
  • Signal Sense Timeout: Enters Signal Sense Power Mode after 10 minutes without detected audio
  • Display Visualizer Options: Off, Power Meter, Power Meter X2, Power Meter X4, Power Meter X8, VU Meter Blue, VU Meter White default, Spectrum 8, Spectrum 12, Spectrum 16
  • Display Brightness Options: High default, Medium, Low
  • Power LED Brightness Options: High, Medium, Low default
  • Auto Power Off Options: Disabled, 20 minutes default, 1 hour, 2 hours, 5 hours, 12 hours
  • Menu Language Options: English default, Chinese, Spanish, Brazilian Portuguese, French, German, Italian, Russian, Czech, Swedish, Polish, Dutch
  • Software Update Options: No default, USB, Internet
  • Factory Default Option: Restores all settings to factory defaults
  • Dimensions: 17"W x 5 5/6"H x 16"D
  • Net Weight: 23.8 lbs