CD player for demanding CD playback

The Michi Prestige Q430 is a CD player for listeners who want to enjoy their CD collection with high precision, calm sovereignty and clear tonal demands. As a dedicated disc player, it combines high-quality workmanship with a design geared towards clean signal processing and is aimed at systems where musical tranquility, fine detail reproduction and stable playback are paramount.

Precise CD drive and high-quality DAC section

At the heart of the Michi Prestige Q430 is a precise, floating CD drive that reduces vibrations during playback and creates stable reading conditions. This concept is complemented by a specially developed, particularly low-noise power supply with multi-stage, isolated voltage regulators, which minimizes interference early on and supports very low distortion. A differentially operating ESS SABRE ES9028PRO eight-channel DAC, optimized for stereo operation, is used for digital conversion. This creates a clearly structured sound image with high detail, strong contrast, stable imaging and an open stage, in which voices, acoustic instruments and complex arrangements are reproduced understandably.

Flexible system integration and precision-milled Michi Design

The Michi Prestige Q430 is also versatile when it comes to integration into existing systems. In addition to an unbalanced RCA output, a balanced XLR output is available, and an SPDIF coaxial output is also provided. The colored TFT display on the front shows track information, playing time and album cover, adding a visual dimension to playback. The solid, precision-milled aluminum housing, the high-quality workmanship and the aluminum system remote control underline the uncompromising claim of the Q430 to combine technology, design and long-lasting musical enjoyment in a clear Michi appearance.

Specifications

General

• Product type: CD player
• Dimensions (W × H × D): 431 × 148 × 385 mm
• Panel height: 131 mm
• Net weight: 8.8 kg

Converter and Playback

• D/A converter: ESS ES9028PRO DAC
• Total harmonic distortion: < 0.0006 %
• Frequency response: 20 Hz - 20 kHz (+0 dB, -0.3 dB)
• Channel balance: ± 0.5 dB
• Dynamic range: > 99 dB

Connections and Interfaces

• 1 × Stereo RCA output (left/right, unbalanced)
• 1 × Stereo XLR output (Balanced Left / Balanced Right, balanced)
• 1 × coaxial digital output
• 1 × network connection
• 1 × USB port (Service)
• 1 × RS232
• 1 × EXT REM IN
• 1 × 12V TRIG IN
• 1 × AC power connection

Output Level / Impedance (Analog)

• Unbalanced (RCA): 1.96 V / 100 Ohm
• Balanced (XLR): 4.2 V / 2 kOhm

Signal Values

• Channel separation unbalanced (RCA): > 105 dB @ 10 kHz
• Channel separation balanced (XLR): > 110 dB @ 10 kHz
• Signal-to-noise ratio unbalanced (RCA): > 120 dB
• Signal-to-noise ratio balanced (XLR): > 125 dB

Power Supply

• Europe: 230 V, 50 Hz
• USA: 120 V, 60 Hz
• Power consumption: 25 watts
• Standby power consumption: < 0.5 watts

Scope of delivery

• Michi Prestige Q430 CD player
• Remote control including batteries
• Power cord
• Documents

• Michi_prestige-Q430_info

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