Introduction

The Michi X5 Series 2 is a flagship all-in-one solution, combining a high-power Class AB amplifier, advanced digital conversion, phono stage, and premium connectivity. With up to 600 watts per channel into 4 Ω and 350 watts into 8 Ω, it delivers effortless control, breathtaking dynamics, and reference-grade musicality in any system.

Design

Built around a pair of massive, shielded toroidal transformers and a linear power supply, the X5’s heavy-duty aluminum chassis minimizes vibration and electrical noise. Dual power transformers isolate the audio and digital sections, while precision-machined heat sinks provide silent, passively cooled operation. The front panel houses a high-resolution display and rotary encoder for intuitive source selection and volume control.

Application

Whether driving large floor-standers or compact monitors, the X5 Series 2 excels in both two-channel stereo and multi-zone installations. Connect analog sources, network streamers, computers (via USB), Bluetooth devices (aptX™ HD/AAC), digital transports, and turntables (MM/MC phono stage), then output to speakers or recorders—no extra boxes required.

Technology Overview

• Class AB Power Amplification
  High-bias, dual-mono output stages deliver 600 W/4 Ω, 350 W/8 Ω with < 0.009 % THD.
• ESS SABRE 32-bit 8-Channel DAC
  Four DAC channels per stereo output provide ultra-low noise, wide dynamic range, and MQA/MQA Studio decoding.
• Premium Phono Stage
  Dual-mode moving-magnet and moving-coil circuitry with switch-selectable gain and loading for any cartridge.
• Advanced Digital Connectivity
  USB-PC (384 kHz/32-bit, DSD256), coaxial, optical, AES/EBU XLR, Bluetooth aptX™ HD/AAC, and network streamers via Roon Ready.
• Linear Power Supply with Dual Toroidal Transformers
  Separates analog, digital, and control sections to eliminate crosstalk and ensure rock-steady performance.

Key Features

• 600 W/Ch into 4 Ω; 350 W/Ch into 8 Ω (1 kHz, 1 % THD)
• High-bias Class AB dual-mono amplifier topology
• ESS SABRE 8-Channel DAC with selectable digital filters
• Moving-magnet & moving-coil phono stage with remote-selectable gain/loading
• aptX™ HD and AAC Bluetooth; PC-USB for high-res audio; Roon Ready
• MQA and MQA Studio decoding
• Balanced XLR and unbalanced RCA line inputs; MM/MC phono inputs
• Coaxial, optical, and AES/EBU digital inputs; front-panel USB for firmware and playback
• Full-color display, remote control, and IR/12 V trigger I/O
• Massive heat sinks for silent, passively cooled operation

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