{"product_id":"michi-q5-transport-dac","title":"Michi - Q5 - Transport DAC","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:14px; font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; color:#222; line-height:1.6;\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\nThe Michi Q5 Transport DAC is a reference-grade digital source component engineered to combine precision compact disc playback with advanced high-resolution digital-to-analog conversion. Designed as a complete digital front-end solution for premium two-channel systems, the Q5 integrates a top-loading CD transport mechanism, flagship ESS Sabre DAC architecture, and fully balanced analog circuitry within Michi’s precision-machined chassis platform.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\nAt the core of the Q5 is an ESS Sabre ES9028PRO eight-channel DAC operating in a fully balanced differential configuration for exceptional transparency, low distortion, and dynamic realism. The top-loading CD transport mechanism is mounted within a rigid low-resonance chassis structure designed to minimize vibration and optimize disc-reading accuracy, while isolated power regulation stages preserve signal purity across digital and analog sections.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\nThe Q5 supports extensive high-resolution PCM and MQA playback through USB, coaxial, and optical digital inputs while also functioning as a dedicated CD transport. A high-resolution front display, balanced connectivity, and sophisticated industrial design complete a digital source component engineered for uncompromising audiophile performance.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"color:#f39c12; font-size:14px; margin-bottom:6px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFEATURES\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul style=\"margin-top:0;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReference CD transport and DAC platform\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTop-loading CD transport mechanism\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eESS Sabre ES9028PRO DAC architecture\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFully balanced differential analog output stage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePCM playback up to 32-bit \/ 384kHz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMQA and MQA Studio support\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUSB audio input with asynchronous operation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCoaxial and optical digital inputs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAES\/EBU digital output\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCoaxial digital output\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBalanced XLR analog outputs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSingle-ended RCA analog outputs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDedicated low-noise power supply architecture\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrecision-machined low-resonance chassis construction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHigh-resolution front panel display\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRemote control included\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRS232 and Ethernet control support\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDesigned and engineered in Japan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"color:#f39c12; font-size:14px; margin-bottom:6px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSPECIFICATIONS\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Transport DAC\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDisc Compatibility:\u003c\/strong\u003e CD, CD-R, CD-RW\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDAC Configuration:\u003c\/strong\u003e ESS Sabre ES9028PRO DAC\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDigital Audio Support:\u003c\/strong\u003e PCM up to 32-bit \/ 384kHz, MQA, MQA Studio\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFrequency Response:\u003c\/strong\u003e 20Hz – 20kHz (+0dB, -0.15dB)\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTotal Harmonic Distortion:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u0026lt;0.0006%\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSignal-to-Noise Ratio:\u003c\/strong\u003e 115dB\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAnalog Outputs:\u003c\/strong\u003e Balanced XLR, Unbalanced RCA\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDigital Inputs:\u003c\/strong\u003e USB Audio, Coaxial SPDIF, Optical Toslink\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDigital Outputs:\u003c\/strong\u003e AES\/EBU, Coaxial SPDIF\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eControl:\u003c\/strong\u003e RS232, Ethernet, IR Remote, 12V Trigger\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePower Consumption:\u003c\/strong\u003e 40W\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStandby Power Consumption:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u0026lt;0.5W\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions (W × H × D):\u003c\/strong\u003e 19 × 6 × 17.25 in. 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