Michi X5 Series 2 vs Michi Prestige X430 Detailed Comparison

Michi X5 Series 2 vs Michi Prestige X430

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Michi X5 Series 2

Integrated Amplifier | 390 watts RMS into 8-ohms

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Michi Prestige X430

Integrated Amplifier | 210 watts RMS into 8-ohms

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Michi X5 Series 2 vs Michi Prestige X430 Integrated Amplifier Comparison

In this review, we will be comparing X5 Series 2 and Prestige X430, two Integrated Amplifiers by Michi. Let's have a brief look at the main features of Michi X5 Series 2 and Michi Prestige X430 first before getting into our more detailed comparison.

Key Specs	Michi X5 Series 2	Michi Prestige X430
Power	390 watts x 2 channels into 8 ohms (FTC). Rotel also quotes 350 watts x 2 into 8 ohms continuous and a 600 watts x 2 into 4 ohms maximum, which is the figure Michi uses in its marketing	210 watts x 2 channels into 8 ohms and 340 watts x 2 channels into 4 ohms
Amplifier class	Class A/B	Class AB
Built-in DAC	Yes	Yes
Phono input	Yes	Yes
Headphone output	—	3.5mm
Bluetooth	Yes	Yes
Weight	43.80kg / 96.4lbs	16.92kg / 37.2lbs
Dimensions (H x W x D)	7-11/16" x 19-1/8" x 17-13/16" 195 x 485 x 452 mm	5-7/8" x 17" x 17-1/2" 149.2 x 431.8 x 444.5 mm

The sections below take each area in turn: power output, inputs and outputs, features and physical size.

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Reasons to choose Michi X5 Series 2 over Michi Prestige X430

Full-color Display	Yes vs No	Displays Album and device Info
Handheld Remote	Yes vs No	Control the amplifier by the included RC
Watts into 8-ohms	390 watts vs 210 watts	Delivers higher power into 8-ohms speakers
Watts into 4-ohms	600 watts vs 340 watts	Delivers higher power into 4-ohms speakers
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD)	0.009% vs 0.03%	Less Harmonic Distortion
Signal to Noise Ratio	102 dB vs 80 dB	Higher ratings results in cleaner sound
Optical Digital Inputs	Yes vs 3	More options for connecting Digital sources
Coaxial Digital Inputs	Yes vs 3	More options for connecting Digital sources

Reasons to choose Michi Prestige X430 over Michi X5 Series 2

MSRP Price(*)	4,999USD vs 9,499USD	costs less (*prices may change depending on the seller, location and time)
Base Surface Area	1919.4cm²/ 297.5inch² vs 2192.2cm²/ 339.8inch²	takes less space in your room
Height	149mm vs 195mm	Easier to fit in smaller spaces

Inputs and Outputs

The input and output selections that are offered is an important factor when comparing two amplifiers. Here you can find how the I/O selections of the Michi X5 Series 2 and Michi Prestige X430 differs from each other.

Michi X5 Series 2 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
XLR Input Port

Michi Prestige X430 Inputs

Phono Input
3 Optical Digital Input
3 Coaxial Digital Input
USB Input:

Outputs

Stereo RCA pre out Preamp Outputs
Subwoofer Output

Outputs

Yes Preamp Outputs
3.5mm Headphone Output