CD / SACD players and transports — Michi Prestige Q430
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Michi Prestige Q430
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Key specs that matter
The ESS SABRE ES9028PRO conversion chip handles digital-to-analogue conversion, a well-regarded flagship-tier chip within the ESS Sabre family. Frequency response for CD spans 20Hz to 20,000Hz within plus-or-minus 3dB. Output level reaches a substantial 4.2V balanced or 1.96V single-ended. Output impedance is 2,000 ohms balanced or 100 ohms single-ended. Dynamic range for CD exceeds 99dB, with signal-to-noise ratio exceeding an exceptional 120dB via RCA or 125dB via XLR. Total harmonic distortion plus noise is under an exceptionally low 0.0006%. At 431 x 148 x 385mm and 8.8kg, the Prestige Q430 represents a substantial CD player commitment.
Sound and use context
Expect exceptionally clean CD playback reflecting the extraordinary 125dB XLR signal-to-noise figure and near-immeasurable 0.0006% distortion figure, combined with the substantial 4.2V balanced output providing genuine headroom.
Pairing
The substantial 4.2V balanced output gives genuine signal strength for driving a downstream amplifier directly.
Alternatives
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Specifications
Model name
Prestige Q430
Transport
N/A
Player
Yes
SACD support
N/A
Engine
ESS SABRE ES9028PRO
Frequency response low +/- 3dB (for CD) (Hz)
20
Frequency response high +/- 3dB (for CD) (Hz)
20 000
Frequency response low +/- 3dB (for SACD) (Hz)
N/A
Frequency response high +/- 3dB (for SACD) (Hz)
N/A
Gain (dBu)
N/A
Output Level (balanced) (V)
4.2
Output Level (single-ended) (V)
1.96
Input Impedance (balanced) (Ω)
N/A
Input Impedance (single-ended) (Ω)
N/A
Output Impedance (balanced) (Ω)
2000
Output Impedance (single-ended) (Ω)
100
Dynamic range (for CD) (dB)
>99
Dynamic range (for SACD) (dB)
N/A
Signal to Noise Ratio (for CD) (dB)
> 120 (RCA), >125 (XLR)
Signal to Noise Ratio (for SACD) (dB)
N/A
Total Harmonic Distortion + Noise (for CD) (%)
<0.0006
Total Harmonic Distortion + Noise (for SACD) (%)
N/A
Dimensions (mm)
431 × 148 × 385
Weight (kg)
8.8
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