ROTEL MICHI M8

Pair of Monophonic Power Amplifiers

The Rotel Michi M8 monophonic power amplifier represents the pinnacle of power and control in Class AB, delivering 1,080 watts into 8 ohms and an astounding 1,800 watts into 4 ohms, easily driving even the most demanding speakers. Its design is the result of a refined balance between science and art, ensuring a smooth, precise, and highly detailed sound reproduction while maintaining energy, rhythm, and timing—fundamental elements for an engaging and natural musical performance.

The M8 is powered by two internally developed, high-efficiency low-noise toroidal transformers and slit-foil technology capacitors with low ESR, providing abundant energy reserves and precise bass control even under extreme load conditions. The output stage uses 32 high-current devices, reducing the load on each component and ensuring a consistently stable and linear power delivery, capable of highlighting every musical detail.

Meticulous component selection and balancing, combined with a balanced circuit design and acoustic tuning of every part, make the M8 a highly musical and precise amplifier, faithfully reproducing all sound nuances. The elegant front panel features a high-resolution display showing a peak power meter and a spectrum analyzer, offering immediate feedback on the amplifier’s operation.

In terms of connectivity, the M8 offers balanced XLR and unbalanced RCA inputs, dual rhodium-plated speaker terminals with an exclusive design, remote control, and RS232 and Ethernet connections, providing maximum flexibility for integration into high-end audio systems. This monoblock amplifier is thus a powerful, precise, and versatile solution.

Technical Specifications:

• Output power: 1080 W at 8 ohms; 1800 W at 4 ohms
• Total harmonic distortion: <0.018%
• Intermodulation distortion: <0.03%
• Damping factor: 200
• Line input sensitivity XLR: 1.85 V; RCA: 3 mV
• Input impedance RCA: 12.5 kΩ; XLR: 100 kΩ
• Frequency response: 10 Hz - 100 kHz (+0/-0.5 dB)
• Signal-to-noise ratio (A-weighted): 120 dB
• Gain: 30 dB (XLR)
• Dimensions: 485 x 238 x 465 mm
• Power supply: 230 V AC / 50 Hz
• Power consumption: 1200 W at full power; 0.5 W standby
• BTU: 3200 BTU/h
• Weight: 59.1 kg