The X3 Series 2 is an integrated amplifier with built-in DAC by Michi that delivers 235 watts x 2 channels into 8 ohms (FTC). Rotel also quotes 200 watts x 2 into 8 ohms continuous and a 350 watts x 2 into 4 ohms maximum, which is the figure Michi uses in its marketing. It was released in 2024. It is a 2-channel design using a Class A/B output stage. Speakers connect via binding posts. A minimum impedance of 4 ohms makes it compatible with a wide range of loudspeakers. It has a built-in DAC (ESS SABRE ES9028PRO, 8-channel), so you can play digital sources directly with no separate DAC unit needed. It also has a phono input, so a turntable can connect straight to it. The Michi X3 Series 2 has an MSRP of $7,499.
There are 3 Michi amplifiers in our database. Below you can see the main specs of these amps.
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Performance Specs
One of the most important factors when deciding on an integrated amplifier is its power ratings and compatibility with your speaker's impedance requirements. The Michi X3 Series 2 is rated at 235 watts RMS into 8-ohms. Michi provides this wattage at a THD (Total Harmonic Distortion) of 0.008% which is an important indicator of distortion at the given values (lower THD is better).
Here are the main highlights of its performance specs:
- 235 watts into 8-ohms (10 Hz-100 kHz) at 0.008%
- 350 watts into 4-ohms
- 4-ohms Min Impedance (allows compatibility with a wide range of loudspeakers)
- 102dB Signal to Noise Ratio
How loud will 235 watts actually play in your room? →
Wiring more than one pair of speakers to it? Check the load first →
Which speakers suit the Michi X3 Series 2?
235 W into 8 ohms, 350 W into 4, rated down to 4 ohms.
We rank every passive speaker we cover against it on power, impedance safety and current
delivery.
Need more power?
Michi X3 Series 2 is rated at 235 watts into 8 ohms, which puts it in our Over 180 watts band. That is the top band we cover, so there is no step up from here - if it is not enough, the answer is more sensitive speakers or a smaller room, not more watts.
When pairing the Michi X3 Series 2 with a passive Bookshelf (Stand mount) or Passive Floor Standing (Tower) speaker, you have to check if their Max Power Range is below the max wattage of the amp for the given impedance levels.
Operating your amp outside of this max range may damage the speakers.
What size of room is the Michi X3 Series 2 Amplifier good for?
An essential deciding factor is the size of the room in which you intend to employ the Michi X3 Series 2 amplifier. Here, taking into account its maximum power parameters, we analyzed its applicability to various size environments:
| Listening Environment |
Suitability |
| Near-field | Are you nuts? |
| Small Room | Bad |
| Mid-size Room | Poor |
| Large Room | Good |
| Very Large Room | Good |
Inputs and Outputs
Besides the performance specs of the Michi X3 Series 2, the next important feature set that you have to evaluate is the input and output selections that it offers.
Michi X3 Series 2 has total of 5 Analog inputs .
Inputs
- Total Number of Analog Inputs: 5
- Phono Input
- Yes Optical Digital Input
- Yes Coaxial Digital Input
- USB Input:
- PC-USB
- USB Audio Class 2 up to 32-bit/384kHz
Outputs
- Speaker Outputs
- Stereo RCA pre out Preamp Outputs
- Subwoofer Output
Bluetooth Connectivity
Michi X3 Series 2 features built-in Bluetooth for wireless music streaming from your Bluetooth-enabled devices such as Apple iPod/iPhone/iPad, Android smartphone/tablet, Windows PC, Mac computers/laptops.
Among the amps in the same price range, these are the 5 amps that have Bluetooth Connectivity:
Michi X3 Series 2 supports the following Bluetooth Codecs when used with supported devices:
Phono Input
Michi X3 Series 2 features two Phono Inputs which are compatible with
MM (Moving Magnet) type of phono cartridges, you can connect your turntable with MM cartridges directly to this amp without the need for a phono preamp. If you are using an MC cartridge on your turntable, you need to use a phono preamp that has MC phono stage such as the
Cambridge Duo or the
iFi ZEN Phono.
Subwoofer Output
Michi X3 Series 2 has a dedicated subwoofer output which can be used to connect it directly to a powered subwoofer via an LFE(Low Frequency Effects) cable.
Check our
Powered Subwoofers page to find a subwoofer that will work with Michi X3 Series 2 amp and your speakers.
Balanced connections
Michi X3 Series 2 has a balanced XLR input. A balanced cable carries the signal twice, on two conductors of opposite polarity. Interference picked up along the way lands on both equally and cancels when the two are recombined at the far end, so the longer the cable run and the noisier the surroundings, the more the connection is worth. Whether a balanced connection also yields more power depends on how the amplifier is built inside - some are balanced end to end, others convert to single-ended internally and deliver the same power either way, so it is worth reading the maker's own wording rather than assuming.
DAC and Digital Music
The Michi X3 Series 2's built-in DAC allows the connection of digital sources directly, eliminating the need for an external DAC. The DAC chip that is used in the X3 Series 2 is the
ESS SABRE ES9028PRO, 8-channel, and supports resolutions up to
32-bit, 384KHZ.
Michi X3 Series 2 Pros and Cons
Drawn from the published figures on this page, not from listening.
- ✓235 watts per channel into 8 ohms is more than most rooms and most speakers will ever ask for.
- ✓Damping factor of 350 means a low output impedance and firm control over a woofer.
- ✓Signal-to-noise ratio of 102dB, so the amplifier itself should be inaudible between tracks.
- ✓Distortion is specified at 0.008%, an order of magnitude below what is generally held to be audible.
- ✓5 analogue inputs, enough for a full rack of sources.
- ✓Built-in DAC handling 32-bit / 384, DSD and MQA, so a TV, computer or streamer can connect digitally with nothing in between.
- ✓Phono stage built in (MM), so a turntable needs no separate preamplifier.
- ✓Bluetooth (aptX HD,AAC,SBC) for playing straight from a phone.
- ✓Pre-outs (Stereo RCA pre out) leave room to add a power amplifier or an active subwoofer later.
- ✓Balanced XLR inputs, worth having on a long cable run.
- ✓Has tone controls.
- ✓5-year parts warranty, longer than most of the market.
- ✗The phono stage is moving-magnet only; a moving-coil cartridge would need a step-up or an external stage.
- ✗It weighs 28.9kg - check the shelf, and plan on a second pair of hands.
Michi X3 Series 2 External Dimensions and Weight
Michi X3 Series 2 has external dimensions of (H x W x D) 5-7/8 x 19-1/8 x 17-13/16 inch (150 x 485 x 452 mm ). The unit weighs
28.89 kg (63.7 lbs).
Base Surface Area
Base surface area of an integrated amplifier may become an important decision factor when the space in your room or desk is limited.
The base area of the Michi X3 Series 2 is approximately 2192.2cm2 / 339.8inch2.
- Width: 485.0mm (19-1/8")
- Height: 150.0mm (5-7/8")
- Depth: 452.0mm (17-13/16")
- Weight: 28.89 kg (63.7 lbs)
- Base Surface Area: ~2192.2cm2 / 339.8inch2
- Volume: ~32.9 liter / 8.7 gallon
Available colors
Michi X3 Series 2 is available in Black and Silver color options.
Official Product Page
Official manufacturer's product page for the Michi X3 Series 2 Integrated Amplifier can be found below:
Official Product Page for Michi X3 Series 2
Warranty
5 Years of parts warranty and 5 Years of labor warranty is generally provided for the Michi X3 Series 2 by the manufacturer.
| General |
| Brand |
Michi |
| Full Model Name |
Michi X3 Series 2 |
| Release Date |
2024 |
| Amplifier Type |
Integrated Amplifier |
| Number of Channels |
2 |
| Amp Class |
Class A/B |
| Amplifier Technology |
Solid State |
| Performance |
| Watts RMS per Channel into 8-ohms |
235 watts |
| Watts RMS per Channel into 6-ohms |
N/A |
| Watts RMS per Channel into 4-ohms |
350 watts |
| Frequency Bandwidth |
10 Hz-100 kHz |
| Damping Factor |
350 |
| THD |
0.008% |
| Minimum Impedance |
4 |
| Signal to Noise Ratio |
102 dB |
| Signal to Noise Ratio (MM) |
80 dB |
| Digital Music |
| Built-in DAC |
Yes |
| DAC Specs |
ESS SABRE ES9028PRO, 8-channel |
| Bluetooth |
Yes |
| WiFi |
No |
| Ecosystem |
| Apple AirPlay |
|
| Apple AirPlay2 |
|
| DTS Play-Fi |
|
| Chromecast built-in |
|
| Roon |
Tested |
| HEOS |
|
| BluOS |
|
| CONNECTIONS |
| Total Analog Inputs |
5 |
| Phono Input |
Yes |
| Optical Digital Inputs |
Yes |
| Coaxial Digital Inputs |
Yes |
| USB Input |
Yes |
| USB Type |
PC-USB, USB Audio Class 2 up to 32-bit/384kHz |
| Preamp Outputs |
Stereo RCA pre out |
| Subwoofer Output |
Yes |
| Removable Power Cord |
|
| Speaker Connectors |
Binding posts |
| PHYSICAL SPECS |
| Height |
150.0mm (5-7/8") |
| Width |
485.0mm (19-1/8") |
| Depth |
452.0mm (17-13/16") |
| Weight |
28.89 kg (63.7 lbs) |
| Available Colors |
Black,Silver |
| OTHER |
| Tone Controls |
Yes, +/-10dB at 100Hz and 10kHz |
| Screen |
Yes |
| Parts Warranty |
5 Years |
| Labor Warranty |
5 Years |