{"product_id":"michi-q430-cd-player","title":"Michi Q430 CD Player | ESS ES9028PRO DAC | The Grid HiFi","description":"\u003ch1\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMichi Q430 CD Player\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMichi Prestige Q430 CD Player\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is a dedicated high-end digital source built for listeners who want uncompromised playback from a physical CD collection. It combines a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eprecision floating tray-loading mechanism\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, an in-house manufactured ultra-quiet power supply, and an \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eESS SABRE ES9028PRO 8-channel DAC\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e configured for stereo reproduction. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/rotel.com\/product\/q430?utm_source=chatgpt.com\"\u003eRotel\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWith \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003efully balanced differential XLR outputs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, RCA analog outputs, and a coaxial digital output for use as a dedicated CD transport, the Q430 can serve as either a complete reference CD player or a premium transport feeding an external DAC. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/rotel.com\/product\/q430?utm_source=chatgpt.com\"\u003eRotel\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePrecision Floating CD Mechanism\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Q430 uses a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ehigh-precision floating tray mechanism\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e designed to isolate the disc transport and reduce mechanical vibration during playback. Its smooth-action loading system, stable disc handling, and mechanically substantial chassis provide the foundation for accurate data retrieval. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/rotel.com\/product\/q430?utm_source=chatgpt.com\"\u003eRotel\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is a purpose-built CD player rather than a universal disc machine—the engineering is concentrated specifically on extracting and converting Red Book CD audio with maximum consistency.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eESS SABRE ES9028PRO 8-Channel DAC\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDigital-to-analog conversion is handled by the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eESS SABRE ES9028PRO\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, an 8-channel DAC optimized by Michi for two-channel operation. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/rotel.com\/product\/q430?utm_source=chatgpt.com\"\u003eRotel\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Q430's differential implementation feeds both its RCA and fully balanced XLR analog outputs. Total harmonic distortion is rated at an exceptionally low \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u0026lt;0.0006%\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, with balanced signal-to-noise performance exceeding \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e125 dB\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.rotel.com\/sites\/default\/files\/product\/infosheets\/Michi_Q430_Specification-English.pdf?utm_source=chatgpt.com\"\u003eRotel\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUltra-Quiet Power Supply\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMichi manufactures the Q430's power supply in-house and uses \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eisolated power feeds with multi-stage regulation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e to suppress noise and ripple before they can contaminate the audio circuitry.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe result is a lower electrical noise floor supporting the DAC, analog output stage, and precision disc mechanism rather than relying on the DAC chip alone to determine overall performance. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/rotel.com\/product\/q430?utm_source=chatgpt.com\"\u003eRotel\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFully Balanced XLR Outputs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor systems using balanced preamplifiers or integrated amplifiers, the Q430 provides \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003efully balanced differential XLR outputs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e delivering \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e4.2V\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, with channel separation rated at greater than \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e110 dB at 10 kHz\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.rotel.com\/sites\/default\/files\/product\/infosheets\/Michi_Q430_Specification-English.pdf?utm_source=chatgpt.com\"\u003eRotel\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStandard RCA outputs provide \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1.96V\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, greater than \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e120 dB signal-to-noise ratio\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, and greater than \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e105 dB channel separation at 10 kHz\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.rotel.com\/sites\/default\/files\/product\/infosheets\/Michi_Q430_Specification-English.pdf?utm_source=chatgpt.com\"\u003eRotel\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUse the Q430 as a Dedicated CD Transport\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ecoaxial digital output\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e allows the Michi Q430 to bypass its internal analog conversion and operate as a dedicated CD transport with an external DAC, digital preamplifier, or compatible integrated amplifier. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/rotel.com\/product\/q430?utm_source=chatgpt.com\"\u003eRotel\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis gives the Q430 long-term flexibility: use its internal ES9028PRO conversion today or retain its precision transport architecture as the surrounding digital system evolves.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMichi Prestige Construction\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Q430 carries the industrial design of the current Michi Prestige Series with a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eprecision-milled aluminum chassis\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, full-color TFT display, substantial controls, and understated black finish. A dedicated remote control is included. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/rotel.com\/product\/q430?utm_source=chatgpt.com\"\u003eRotel\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIts 17-inch chassis width also visually complements the Michi P430 preamplifier, X430 integrated amplifier, and S430 power amplifier.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTechnical Details\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpecification\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMichi Q430\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eType\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHigh-End CD Player \/ CD Transport\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDisc Playback\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCompact Disc\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTransport\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePrecision floating, smooth-action tray-loading mechanism\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDAC\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eESS SABRE ES9028PRO 8-Channel DAC\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDAC Architecture\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDifferential stereo implementation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTotal Harmonic Distortion\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u0026lt;0.0006%\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFrequency Response\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e20 Hz–20 kHz, +0\/-0.3 dB\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDynamic Range\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u0026gt;99 dB\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChannel Balance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e±0.5 dB\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRCA S\/N Ratio\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u0026gt;120 dB\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eXLR S\/N Ratio\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u0026gt;125 dB\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRCA Channel Separation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u0026gt;105 dB @ 10 kHz\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eXLR Channel Separation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u0026gt;110 dB @ 10 kHz\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRCA Analog Output\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1.96V \/ 100Ω\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBalanced XLR Output\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e4.2V \/ 2kΩ\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDigital Output\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCoaxial\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDisplay\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFull-color TFT\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRemote Control\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIncluded\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eU.S. Power Requirement\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e120V \/ 60Hz\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePower Consumption\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e25W\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStandby Consumption\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u0026lt;0.5W\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDimensions (W × H × D)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e431 × 148 × 385 mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDimensions – Inches\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e17 × 6 × 15.25 in\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFront Panel Height\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e131 mm \/ 5.17 in\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNet 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\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMichi X430 integrated amplifier or P430 preamplifier\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, while its RCA, balanced XLR, and coaxial digital outputs make it equally easy to integrate into an existing reference system.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor customers who want to experience Michi before choosing a system, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMichi components are available for demonstration at The Grid HiFi's Houston showroom\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReady to bring your CD collection into a modern reference system? 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