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$1,693.58The Story
The Rotel Michi Prestige Q430 CD Player is built for listeners who value the ritual - and the unmistakable sound - of hearing their CD collection reproduced at its full potential. Rooted in Michi heritage and engineered to the highest standards, the Q430 pairs a high-quality floating CD mechanism with a meticulously designed, proprietary, in-house manufactured ultra-quiet power supply. Multiple stages of isolated voltage regulators reduce noise at the source, resulting in exceptionally low-distortion and acoustic contrast so quiet, subtle details and ambience emerge clearly from silence.
At the heart of the Q430 is a differential ESS SABRE ES9028PRO 8 channel DAC, configured for stereo use to further enhance signal purity while converting the disc's digital data with complete transparency and precision. This optimised implementation delivers a revealing yet refined character: greater separation, more stable imaging, and an open soundstage with realistic depth and placement - especially noticeable on well-mixed recordings including vocals, acoustic instruments, and complex orchestration.
System integration is straightforward and flexible, with both RCA single-ended and fully balanced XLR outputs to optimise performance with a wide range of preamplifiers and integrated amplifiers. On the front panel, a full-colour TFT display brings your collection to life showcasing album artwork and key disc playback information. The precision-milled aluminium chassis, premium fit and finish, and matching elegant aluminium remote control underline the Q430’s purpose: a dedicated disc player engineered for performance, reliability, and the lasting enjoyment that comes from truly exceptional engineering.
Specifications
| Frequency Response: | 20 – 20,000 Hz (+/– 0/0.3 dB) |
| Channel Separation: | XLR – > 110 dB @ 10 kHz |
| Channel Separation: | RCA – > 105 dB @ 10 kHz |
| Signal To Noise Ratio: | RCA – > 120 dB, XLR – > 125 dB |
| Thd + N: | < 0.0006% |
| Output Impedance: | RCA – 1.96 V / 100 Ω, XLR – 4.2 V / 2 kΩ |
| Dac Chip: | ES9028 PRO |
| Digital Output(S): | Coaxial |
| Maximum Power Consumption: | 25 W |
| Dimensions (W X H X D): | 431 × 148 × 385 mm |
| Weight: | 8.8 kg |
Details & Craftsmanship
Every detail has been carefully considered to bring you the perfect product.
Details & Craftsmanship
Every detail has been carefully considered to bring you the perfect product.
Description
The Rotel Michi Prestige Q430 CD Player is built for listeners who value the ritual - and the unmistakable sound - of hearing their CD collection reproduced at its full potential. Rooted in Michi heritage and engineered to the highest standards, the Q430 pairs a high-quality floating CD mechanism with a meticulously designed, proprietary, in-house manufactured ultra-quiet power supply. Multiple stages of isolated voltage regulators reduce noise at the source, resulting in exceptionally low-distortion and acoustic contrast so quiet, subtle details and ambience emerge clearly from silence.
At the heart of the Q430 is a differential ESS SABRE ES9028PRO 8 channel DAC, configured for stereo use to further enhance signal purity while converting the disc's digital data with complete transparency and precision. This optimised implementation delivers a revealing yet refined character: greater separation, more stable imaging, and an open soundstage with realistic depth and placement - especially noticeable on well-mixed recordings including vocals, acoustic instruments, and complex orchestration.
System integration is straightforward and flexible, with both RCA single-ended and fully balanced XLR outputs to optimise performance with a wide range of preamplifiers and integrated amplifiers. On the front panel, a full-colour TFT display brings your collection to life showcasing album artwork and key disc playback information. The precision-milled aluminium chassis, premium fit and finish, and matching elegant aluminium remote control underline the Q430’s purpose: a dedicated disc player engineered for performance, reliability, and the lasting enjoyment that comes from truly exceptional engineering.
Specifications
| Frequency Response: | 20 – 20,000 Hz (+/– 0/0.3 dB) |
| Channel Separation: | XLR – > 110 dB @ 10 kHz |
| Channel Separation: | RCA – > 105 dB @ 10 kHz |
| Signal To Noise Ratio: | RCA – > 120 dB, XLR – > 125 dB |
| Thd + N: | < 0.0006% |
| Output Impedance: | RCA – 1.96 V / 100 Ω, XLR – 4.2 V / 2 kΩ |
| Dac Chip: | ES9028 PRO |
| Digital Output(S): | Coaxial |
| Maximum Power Consumption: | 25 W |
| Dimensions (W X H X D): | 431 × 148 × 385 mm |
| Weight: | 8.8 kg |
