Rotel Michi Q5 CD Player
Long overdue ... this is the engineering tour de force by the dedicated audiophile engineers in Zuhai to produce a source equivalent to the wonderful Michi amplification. This looks so good ... it uses the same transport as the $60,0000 Gryphon CD Player. The top loading with puck design is the contemporary reference for a CD transport and this a beautiful iteration.
Listening to "2 Cellos" with the player straight out of the box it is immediately obvious that this is one special front end .. even to my jaded sensitivity the instruments leap into compelling solidity in the space in front of the loudspeakers and it is thrilling. This and the new Marantz Model 10 are the disc spinners of our time.
The Q5 isn't just for playing CDs; it can also play hi-res digital files directly or from another source. It has optical and coaxial inputs (that can handle 24-bit/192kHz PCM files), while a type B USB port can handle up to 32-bit/384kHz PCM, DSD and MQA files. There is an ethernet port at the rear panel, but this is for integration with automated systems and downloading album artwork, rather than facilitating any network streaming over your home's internet. The Q5's sleek, substantial build matches the rest of the Michi line and it has a full-colour TFT display to show off album artwork and information.
Rotel Michi Q5 CD Player
The Michi Q5 features a top-loading CD mechanism constructed from premium CNC aluminium, ensuring durability and a sleek, modern look. The CD mechanism is mounted on a floating spring assembly to reduce unwanted vibrations and physically isolate the motor from sensitive electronic circuits. This design not only enhances the player’s aesthetic appeal but also provides a stable and precise platform for your CDs.
At the heart of the Q5 lies the premium ESS ES9028PRO DAC, renowned for its high-fidelity audio conversion. This 8-channel DAC performs the critical Digital to Analog conversion dedicating 4 channels each to the left and right audio signal paths extracts the finest details buried in the music and renders with an even higher level of precision with an extremely low noise floor. The fully balanced, fully differential circuit design to the XLR and RCA analog outputs for pristine sound reproduction with minimal distortion. The CD audio is also available in via a Coaxial and Toslink optical connectors allowing the Q5 to function as a dedicated CD Transport.
Dual in-house manufactured toroidal transformers isolate the digital and analog voltage supplies, significantly reducing noise and interference.
In addition to a premium CD player, the Q5 supports a wide range of additional audio inputs, including a 32-bit / 384kHz PC-USB with MQA and DSD 4X support, and 24-bit / 192kHz coaxial and optical inputs, making it compatible with all of your digital sources.
The elegant front panel is void of clutter befitting a Michi product featuring a full-colour TFT display that showcases CD album artwork, enhancing your listening experience with visual appeal.
With the included Michi remote control, RS232, and Ethernet ports, the Q5 offers seamless integration with automation systems, providing simple and intuitive control. This ensures that you can easily manage your audio setup with ultimate ease.
There is a five year warranty on Michi in Australia.
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