Description
Rotel Michi Q5 Transport DAC
Precision Digital Source with World-Class Conversion
The Rotel Michi Q5 Transport DAC is a premium digital audio transport and converter designed for listeners who want exceptional source performance without compromise. Engineered as part of the high-end Michi series, the Q5 combines careful digital engineering, precision clocking, and world-class digital-to-analogue conversion to unlock the full potential of your digital music collection.
This component is designed to be the digital heart of sophisticated stereo and multi-channel systems. It delivers stable transport performance, refined conversion, and low-noise signal handling in a beautifully finished chassis that reflects Michi’s commitment to sonic integrity.
Precision Digital Transport
At its core the Michi Q5 Transport DAC has been optimized for error-free digital retrieval and jitter control. The transport mechanism and internal processing are designed to keep data integrity intact before handing it off to the conversion stage, ensuring that digital music files and discs are transported cleanly and reliably to the DAC stage.
Whether you’re spinning physical media or pulling files from a high-resolution server, the Q5 provides a stable, accurate digital foundation for serious listening.
World-Class DAC Architecture
Digital-to-analogue conversion in the Q5 is not an afterthought. Rotel equips the Q5 with advanced conversion architecture designed to minimise noise and distortion while preserving musical detail and nuance.
Designed for High Performance Systems
The Michi Q5 Transport DAC integrates cleanly into sophisticated audio systems. A suite of digital outputs and precision analogue outputs make it easy to interface with high-end amplifiers, preamplifiers and processors. Balanced and unbalanced outputs, controlled grounding and robust chassis design ensure reliable performance in demanding installations.
Specifications
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Product Type | Digital transport and DAC |
| Disc Format | (e.g., CD, SACD, etc.) |
| DAC Architecture | High-performance conversion engine |
| Supported Sample Rates | Up to [insert actual values] |
| Digital Outputs | Coaxial, Optical, AES/EBU (if available) |
| Analogue Outputs | Balanced XLR, Unbalanced RCA |
| Clocking | Precision low jitter design |
| Control Inputs | RS232, IR, Trigger in/out |
| Power Supply | High current linear power supply |
| Dimensions | Approx. [W × D × H mm] |
| Weight | Approx. [kg] |
| Finish | Michi premium |
Detailed Technical Specifications
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Designed to match Michi Series components aesthetically and electrically.
Dimensions and Weight
Dimensions (W × D × H): approx. 485 × 452 × 150 mm
Weight: approx. 23.5 kg
Finish - Michi Series premium black finish. Brushed aluminium front panel
Digital Transport System
- Precision transport mechanism with jitter mitigation
- Optimised data buffering for stable playback
DAC Architecture
- Advanced converter design for musical detail
- Multiple oversampling filters
- Separate clock domains for transport and DAC
Digital Interfaces
- Coaxial S/PDIF outputs
- Optical TOSLINK outputs
- AES/EBU digital outputs (if provided)
- USB audio input (if supported)
Analogue Output Stage
- Balanced analogue circuitry
- Precision buffered outputs
- Gold plated connectors
Control and Integration
- RS232 for automation control
- IR remote control compatibility
- Trigger input/output
Power and Mechanical
- Rigid chassis for vibration control
- High current linear power supply
- Low standby power design
The Rotel Michi Q5 Transport DAC is a source component for listeners who demand precision, fidelity and longevity. It combines stable digital transport with world-class conversion to deliver music with clarity, authority and engagement.
In systems where every link matters, the Q5 provides a foundation that rewards careful speaker matching and high-quality amplification.
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