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CD / SACD players and transports — Michi Q5

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Michi Q5
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The Michi Q5 is an accomplished CD/SACD player from Michi, built with an exceptionally wide bandwidth and a strong signal-to-noise figure. The Michi Q5 brings Michi's considered engineering to disc-based digital source playback.

Key specs that matter

Frequency response for CD spans an exceptionally wide 10Hz to 70,000Hz within plus-or-minus 3dB. Output level is 4.9V balanced or 2.3V single-ended. Output impedance is a substantial 4,000 ohms balanced or 100 ohms single-ended. Signal-to-noise ratio for CD is a strong 115dB, with total harmonic distortion plus noise at 0.0006%. At 485 x 150 x 452mm and 23.5kg, the Michi Q5 represents a substantial CD/SACD player commitment reflecting Michi's considered engineering standards.

Sound and use context

Expect exceptionally clean disc playback reflecting the strong 115dB signal-to-noise figure and near-immeasurable 0.0006% distortion figure, consistent with Michi's broader accomplished engineering philosophy.

Pairing

Michi's own amplifier catalogue offers natural, brand-coherent pairings within the same broader catalogue.

Alternatives

Other manufacturers' comparable CD/SACD players offer alternatives for buyers wanting to compare measured performance at a similar price point.

Specifications

  • Model name

    Q5

  • Transport

    Yes

  • Player

    Yes

  • SACD support

    N/A

  • Engine

    N/A

  • Frequency response low +/- 3dB (for CD) (Hz)

    10

  • Frequency response high +/- 3dB (for CD) (Hz)

    70000

  • 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)

    4.9

  • Output Level (single-ended) (V)

    2.3

  • Input Impedance (balanced) (Ω)

    N/A

  • Input Impedance (single-ended) (Ω)

    N/A

  • Output Impedance (balanced) (Ω)

    4000

  • Output Impedance (single-ended) (Ω)

    100

  • Dynamic range (for CD) (dB)

    N/A

  • Dynamic range (for SACD) (dB)

    N/A

  • Signal to Noise Ratio (for CD) (dB)

    115

  • 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)

    485 x 150x 452

  • Weight (kg)

    23.5

  • Official link

    https://www.rotel.com/product/q5

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