Rotel Michi X5 Series 2 Integrated Amplifier-DAC $7999 Review
November 25, 2023 Comments Off on Rotel Michi X5 Series 2 Integrated Amplifier-DAC $7999 Review
As someone who has heard his share of integrated amplifiers—I’ve been reviewing components since 2006—I can say unequivocally that Michi’s X5 S2 offers a lot for the money. I wouldn’t have been surprised if I had been told that it cost $15K. There are integrated amplifiers on the market with a larger set of features: room correction, bass management, and network streaming, among others. However, apart from Musical Fidelity’s M8xi (reviewed by Roger Kanno in 2020), which boasts a whopping 550Wpc into 8 ohms and an obscene 870Wpc into 4 ohms, no other integrated amplifier that I am aware of can claim 350Wpc into 8 ohms and 600Wpc into 4 ohms. With its power and premium parts and design, that the Michi X5 S2 sells for $8K has me shaking my head in disbelief. If you’re in the market for a high-powered integrated amplifier with a top-notch DAC and phono stage that rival standalone separates, the Michi X5 S2 is peerless.
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