Michi Q-5 CD Player (Black) 

Experience unrivaled audio quality with the Michi Q5 Transport DAC. This high-performance CD player features a premium CNC aluminum design CD Mechanism, an advanced ESS ES9028PRO DAC for precise sound, and versatile connectivity including 32-bit/384k Hz PC-USB and 24-bit/192k Hz coaxial and optical source inputs. Enjoy impeccable audio and the ultimate performance with the Michi Q5.

Features

• High Precision CD Mechanism
• Certified Roon Tested
• Supports MQA and MQA Studio
• Fully balanced differential XLR outputs
• ESS SABRE ES9028PRO 8-Channel DAC (32-bit /768kHz)

Elevate your audio experience with the Michi Q5 Transport DAC, a high-performance CD player blending cutting-edge technology with superior craftsmanship. 

Featuring a top-loading CD mechanism crafted from CNC aluminum, it ensures durability and sleek design. 

The Q5 is powered by the premium ESS ES9028PRO 8-Channel DAC dedicating 4-channels each to the Left and Right audio for precise digital-to-analog conversion, delivering exceptional sound quality with minimal distortion. 

Its fully balanced circuitry and dual toroidal transformers reduce noise and interference for pristine CD audio playback. The Q5 further supports 32-bit/384k Hz PC-USB (rendering MQA and DSD 4x) and 24-bit/192k Hz optical and coaxial offering versatility for your audio system digital sources. 

The front panel includes a full-color TFT display with CD album artwork enhancing your listening experience with visual appeal. 

The Michi remote control, RS232, and Ethernet ports ensure seamless operation and integration with all popular automation systems.

Designed for discerning audiophiles, the Michi Q5 promises unmatched performance and aesthetic elegance for your audio system.​

Specifications 

Intermodulation Distortion 
< 0.002%
 
Analog Output Level
Unbalanced (RCA): 2.3 V
Balanced (XLR): 4.9 V
 
Analog Output Impedance
Unbalanced (RCA): 100 Ω
Balanced (XLR): 4kΩ

Input Sensitivity
0 dBfs / 75 Ω
 
Digital Output
16-Bit/44.1 kHz format only
CD Audio Only
 
Coax/Optical Digital Input Signals
LPCM (Up to 24-bit / 192 kHz)

PC-USB
USB Audio Class 2.0 (up to 32-bit / 384 kHz)*
*Driver installation required
Support native DSD (up to 4X, 11.2 MHz) and DoP (up to 2X, 5.6 MHz)
Support MQA and MQA Studio (up to 24-bit / 384 kHz)
Roon Tested

Total Harmonic Distortion (THD)
CD/Coaxial/Optical/PC-USB Input: < 0.0006%
 
Frequency Response
20 Hz - 20k Hz, +0 dB, -0.1 dB
10 Hz - 70k Hz, +0 dB, -3 dB
 
S/N Ratio ("A" Weighted)
>115 dB
 
Dynamic Range
>99 dB
 
Digital to Analog Converters
ESS ES9028PRO (32bit/768 kHz DAC)
 
Channel Balance
± 0.5 dB
 
Channel Separation
>104 dB @ 10k Hz