Rotel Michi P5 Stereo Preamplifier w/ Bluetooth, MQA and Roon (Black)

This is an open box item with no found cosmetic issues, all accessories and the original box. The box may show some wear and tear. This unit still carries its full manufacturer's warranty and has been fully tested to be sonically flawless. If there are any found issues, please contact us through the Audiogon portal or via [email protected]. We will do everything we can to make it right as quickly as possible.

The Michi P5 Stereo Preamplifier by Rotel 

delivers the ultimate performance in audio processing with a full complement of analog and digital source inputs. Over 3 years in the making, every aspect of the P5 has been carefully crafted including the power supply, circuit design and critical component selection to ensure the highest integrity of the audio signal eliminating unwanted noise and distortion.

The Dual AKM 32-bit DACs feed the Class-A preamplifier circuit ensuring detail, accuracy and the highest musical fidelity while maintaining crucial rhythm and timing for all musical genre regardless of your listening style. These circuits are supported by an array of 17 independent voltage regulators driven from 2 custom designed and factory built toroidal transformers with low ESR smoothing capacitors to deliver ripple free current to all critical circuits.

Accuracy and detail are essential in reproducing audio and equally important is delivering music that is enjoyable and entertaining. The P5 excels in all aspects building on over 55 years of audio design experience. The bespoke in-house manufacturing facility ensures this preamplifier is built to highest of quality standards allowing it to proudly wear the Michi logo.

Automation and control system integration is easily supported with RS232 and Ethernet connections.  

The Michi P5 includes MQA (Master Quality Authenticated) technology, which enables you to play back MQA audio files and streams, delivering the sound of the original master recording.

Michi P5 Specifications:

MQA Support

Roon Tested Support

DIMENSIONS (W × H × D): 19" × 6" × 17.75"

FRONT PANEL HEIGHT: 5.25"

POWER REQUIREMENTS: 120V, 60Hz

POWER CONSUMPTION: 40W

STANDBY POWER CONSUMPTION: Normal: <0.5W, Network Wakeup: <2W

NET WEIGHT: 50.5lbs.

TOTAL HARMONIC DISTORTION (THD): (20Hz–20kHz) <0.002%

FREQUENCY RESPONSE: Line Level Inputs: 10Hz - 100kHz (±0.3dB), Digital Inputs: 20Hz - 20kHz (±0.3dB), Phono Input: 20Hz - 20kHz (±0.3dB)S/N RATIO (IHF "A" Weighted): Line Level Inputs: 116dB, Digital Inputs: 100dB, Phono Input: 80dB

INTERMODULATION DISTORTION (60Hz:7kHz, 4:1): <0.002%

INPUT SENSITIVITY: Line Level Inputs (RCA): 160mV, Line Level Inputs (XLR): 250mV, Phono Input (MM): 2.5mV, Phono Input (MC): 250uV

Digital Inputs: 0dBFs

INPUT IMPEDANCE: Line Level Inputs (RCA): 47kΩ, Line Level Inputs (XLR): 100kΩ, Phono Input (MM): 47kΩ, Phono Input (MC): 100Ω, Digital Inputs: 75Ω

INPUT OVERLOAD: Line Level Inputs (RCA): 12V, Line Level Inputs (XLR): 12V, Phono Input (MM): 199mV, Phono Input (MC): 22mV

OUTPUT LEVEL: Unbalanced (RCA): 1V, Balanced (XLR): 2V

OUTPUT IMPEDANCE: Unbalanced (RCA): 470Ω, Balanced (XLR): 100Ω

CHANNEL SEPARATION: Line Level Inputs: >85dB, Phono Input: >55dB

TONE CONTROLS: ±10dB at 100Hz / 10kHz