ROTEL MICHI P5
Preamplifier
Code: 15380022
All our products are covered by Italian warranty.
Pre owned. In good condition. Only sign of wear on one side. Comes with remote control, manual on USB, and original packaging.
The Michi P5 represents the pinnacle of preamplifiers, offering a complete range of analog and digital inputs. Its circuitry is the result of over three years of meticulous development, during which every critical component was carefully selected to ensure maximum signal integrity and eliminate any unwanted noise or distortion. The internally built power supply features two proprietary toroidal transformers and low-ESR filter capacitors, supported by seventeen voltage regulators, providing stable and clean power to all main circuits and ensuring crystal-clear sound reproduction.
The P5 integrates a dual 32-bit AKM DAC and Class A preamplification stages, delivering exceptional detail and precision across all music genres and listening levels. This combination ensures faithful and engaging playback, highlighting the original musicality of every recording. Accuracy, clarity, and detail are at the core of the design, reflecting Rotel’s fifty-five years of experience in crafting high-end audio components. Internal manufacturing guarantees that every Michi P5 meets the highest quality standards, allowing the preamplifier to proudly carry the Michi brand.
Integration with automation and control systems is facilitated through RS232 and Ethernet interfaces, making the P5 compatible with even the most complex setups. In addition, MQA (Master Quality Authenticated) support allows the playback of MQA files and streams with the fidelity of the original master recording, providing a rich, precise, and immersive listening experience down to the finest detail.
Technical Specifications:
- Total harmonic distortion (20 Hz–20 kHz): <0.002%
- Intermodulation distortion (60 Hz:7 kHz, 4:1): <0.002%
- Frequency response: Line 10 Hz – 100 kHz ±0.3 dB; Digital 20 Hz – 20 kHz ±0.3 dB; Phono 20 Hz – 20 kHz ±0.3 dB
- Signal-to-noise ratio (A-weighted IHF): Line 116 dB; Digital 100 dB; Phono 80 dB
- Input sensitivity: Line RCA 160 mV; Balanced XLR 250 mV; Phono MM 2.5 mV; Phono MC 250 µV; Digital 0 dBFs
- Input impedance: Line RCA 47 kΩ; Balanced XLR 100 kΩ; Phono MM 47 kΩ; Phono MC 100 Ω; Digital 75 Ω
- Maximum input: Line RCA 12 V; Balanced XLR 12 V; Phono MM 199 mV; Phono MC 22 mV
- Output level: Line RCA 1 V; Balanced XLR 2 V
- Output impedance: Line RCA 470 Ω; Balanced XLR 100 Ω
- Channel separation: Line >85 dB; Phono >55 dB
- Tone controls: ±10 dB at 100 Hz / 10 kHz
- Digital inputs: LPCM up to 24-bit/192 kHz
- PC-USB: USB Audio Class 1 up to 24-bit/96 kHz; USB Audio Class 2 up to 32-bit/384 kHz* (*driver installation required)
- Audio formats supported: DSD DoP; MQA; Roon Tested
- Power supply: 230 V, 50 Hz
- Power consumption: 40 W; standby: normal <0.5 W, network active <2 W
- Dimensions: W 485 × H 150 × D 452 mm; front panel height 132 mm
- Net weight: 22.9 kg






