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Product Description

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Elevate your audio experience with the Michi Q5 Transport DAC, a state-of-the-art high performance CD player that combines cutting- edge technology with exceptional craftsmanship and unparalleled sound quality.
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CD MECHANISM
Top loading on a floating spring
USER INTERFACE
Full Color Display & IR Remote
DAC (Digital to Analog Converter)
ESS ES9028PRO 32-bit/8-Channel
ANALOG OUTPUTS
XLR Balanced & RCA Unbalanced
DIGITAL OUTPUTS
Coaxial and Optical
DIGITAL INPUTS
24-bit / 192kHz Coaxial and Optical Inputs PC-USB (up to 32-bit / 384kHz)
CD MECHANISM
Top loading on a floating spring
USER INTERFACE
Full Color Display & IR Remote
DAC (Digital to Analog Converter)
ESS ES9028PRO 32-bit/8-Channel
ANALOG OUTPUTS
XLR Balanced & RCA Unbalanced
DIGITAL OUTPUTS
Coaxial and Optical
DIGITAL INPUTS
24-bit / 192kHz Coaxial and Optical Inputs PC-USB (up to 32-bit / 384kHz)

Expert Insight

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I have been so impressed with the Michi amps and preamps. True high-end performance without the extreme price. I am excited to hear what they can do with high performance digital source.

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Michael Chapman
Over 30 years with ListenUp!

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Rotel Michi Q5 CD Player, CD Transport,  DAC (digital to analog converter) 

  • Top-loading CD Mechanism mounted on a floating spring assembly for improved acoustic isolation 
  • ESS ES9028PRO 32-bit/8-Channel DAC (4-channels each to the left and right audio signal paths)
  • XLR and RCA Analog Outputs. 
  • Coaxial and Optical Toslink Digital Outputs
  • 24-bit / 192kHz Coaxial and Optical Inputs
  • PC-USB (up to 32-bit / 384kHz) 
  • RS232 and Ethernet ports
  • Full-Color TFT Display showcasing CD album artwork 
  • IR Remote Control
  • Certified Roon Tested
  • Supports MQA and MQA Studio
  • Rotel Dual Toroidal Transformers 
  • Electrically Isolated Drive Motor Power Supplies 

Rotel Michi Q5 Specifications:

Total Harmonic Distortion + Noise for the CD/Coaxial/Optical/PC-USB Input: < 0.0006%

Intermodulation Distortion: < 0.002%

Frequency Response: 20 Hz - 20k Hz (+0 dB, -0.1 dB) | 10 Hz - 70k Hz (+0 dB, -3 dB)

Channel Balance: ± 0.5 dB

Channel Separation: > 104 dB @ 10k Hz

Signal to Noise Ratio (IHF A-Weighted): > 115 dB

Dynamic Range: > 99 dB

Input Sensitivity: 0 dBfs / 75 ohms

CD Digital Output: 16-Bit/44.1kHz, 0 dBFS

Analog Output Level/Impedance Unbalanced(RCA): 2.3V/100 ohms | Balanced(XLR): 4.9V/4K ohms

Digital to Analog Converter (DAC):ESS ES9028PRO 

Coaxial/Optical Digital Input: SPDIF LPCM (up to 24-bit / 192k Hz)

PC-USB: USB Audio Class 2.0 (up to 32-bit / 384k Hz)*Driver installation required

Supports: DSD (up to 4X, 11.2M), DoP (up to 2X, 5.6M), MQA & MQA Studio (up to 24-bit / 384k Hz)

Roon Tested

Power Requirements: 120 V, 60 Hz

Power Consumption: 25 watts

Standby Power Consumption: < 0.5 watts

Dimensions: 19”W x 6”H x 17.75”D 

Front Panel Height: 5.25” 

Weight: 51.8 lbs.

Finish: Black

Rotel Michi Q5 CD Player Owners Manual 

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Product Description

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Elevate your audio experience with the Michi Q5 Transport DAC, a state-of-the-art high performance CD player that combines cutting- edge technology with exceptional craftsmanship and unparalleled sound quality.
Get the Details
Features & Specsdown arrow

Features & Specs Line Circle

CD MECHANISM
Top loading on a floating spring
USER INTERFACE
Full Color Display & IR Remote
DAC (Digital to Analog Converter)
ESS ES9028PRO 32-bit/8-Channel
ANALOG OUTPUTS
XLR Balanced & RCA Unbalanced
DIGITAL OUTPUTS
Coaxial and Optical
DIGITAL INPUTS
24-bit / 192kHz Coaxial and Optical Inputs PC-USB (up to 32-bit / 384kHz)
CD MECHANISM
Top loading on a floating spring
USER INTERFACE
Full Color Display & IR Remote
DAC (Digital to Analog Converter)
ESS ES9028PRO 32-bit/8-Channel
ANALOG OUTPUTS
XLR Balanced & RCA Unbalanced
DIGITAL OUTPUTS
Coaxial and Optical
DIGITAL INPUTS
24-bit / 192kHz Coaxial and Optical Inputs PC-USB (up to 32-bit / 384kHz)
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Expert Insight

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I have been so impressed with the Michi amps and preamps. True high-end performance without the extreme price. I am excited to hear what they can do with high performance digital source.

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Michael Chapman
Over 30 years with ListenUp!
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Details

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Rotel Michi Q5 CD Player, CD Transport,  DAC (digital to analog converter) 

  • Top-loading CD Mechanism mounted on a floating spring assembly for improved acoustic isolation 
  • ESS ES9028PRO 32-bit/8-Channel DAC (4-channels each to the left and right audio signal paths)
  • XLR and RCA Analog Outputs. 
  • Coaxial and Optical Toslink Digital Outputs
  • 24-bit / 192kHz Coaxial and Optical Inputs
  • PC-USB (up to 32-bit / 384kHz) 
  • RS232 and Ethernet ports
  • Full-Color TFT Display showcasing CD album artwork 
  • IR Remote Control
  • Certified Roon Tested
  • Supports MQA and MQA Studio
  • Rotel Dual Toroidal Transformers 
  • Electrically Isolated Drive Motor Power Supplies 

Rotel Michi Q5 Specifications:

Total Harmonic Distortion + Noise for the CD/Coaxial/Optical/PC-USB Input: < 0.0006%

Intermodulation Distortion: < 0.002%

Frequency Response: 20 Hz - 20k Hz (+0 dB, -0.1 dB) | 10 Hz - 70k Hz (+0 dB, -3 dB)

Channel Balance: ± 0.5 dB

Channel Separation: > 104 dB @ 10k Hz

Signal to Noise Ratio (IHF A-Weighted): > 115 dB

Dynamic Range: > 99 dB

Input Sensitivity: 0 dBfs / 75 ohms

CD Digital Output: 16-Bit/44.1kHz, 0 dBFS

Analog Output Level/Impedance Unbalanced(RCA): 2.3V/100 ohms | Balanced(XLR): 4.9V/4K ohms

Digital to Analog Converter (DAC):ESS ES9028PRO 

Coaxial/Optical Digital Input: SPDIF LPCM (up to 24-bit / 192k Hz)

PC-USB: USB Audio Class 2.0 (up to 32-bit / 384k Hz)*Driver installation required

Supports: DSD (up to 4X, 11.2M), DoP (up to 2X, 5.6M), MQA & MQA Studio (up to 24-bit / 384k Hz)

Roon Tested

Power Requirements: 120 V, 60 Hz

Power Consumption: 25 watts

Standby Power Consumption: < 0.5 watts

Dimensions: 19”W x 6”H x 17.75”D 

Front Panel Height: 5.25” 

Weight: 51.8 lbs.

Finish: Black

Rotel Michi Q5 CD Player Owners Manual 

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