Michi Q5 Transport DAC

Michi Q5 CD/SACD Transport

The Michi Q5 CD/SACD Transport is a premium, reference-grade digital source designed for audiophiles seeking the ultimate in sound quality and precision. As part of Rotel’s flagship Michi series, the Q5 combines decades of engineering expertise, meticulous craftsmanship, and innovative digital technologies to deliver a pure, detailed, and immersive listening experience. Engineered for both CD and SACD playback, the Q5 ensures every recording is reproduced with astonishing accuracy, dynamic range, and tonal fidelity.

At the heart of the Michi Q5 is a robust, ultra-stable transport mechanism paired with a high-performance digital output stage. This combination ensures jitter-free signal transfer and precise timing for exceptional clarity, imaging, and musical realism. With a variety of digital outputs including USB, coaxial, and optical, the Q5 integrates seamlessly into high-end home audio systems and digital preamplifiers. Housed in a premium CNC-machined aluminium chassis, the Michi Q5 embodies Acoustic Elevation, Sonic Evolution, and Visual Perfection—making it a centerpiece of any audiophile setup.

Key Specifications

• Playback Formats: CD, CD-R/RW, SACD

• Digital Outputs: USB, Coaxial, Optical (S/PDIF)

• Sample Rates Supported: up to 24-bit / 192kHz via digital output

• Signal-to-Noise Ratio: >110 dB

• Total Harmonic Distortion: <0.0015%

• Transport Mechanism: Precision laser pickup with low vibration chassis

• Weight: approx. 10 kg

• Construction: CNC-machined aluminium chassis