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Connect more deeply to your music with greater clarity, depth, and control. The Michi Prestige P430 Pre-amplifier brings TV audio, vinyl, computer audio, Bluetooth, and premium source components together in one dedicated control center, combining an integrated 32-bit DAC, ultra-low-noise power supply, and refined signal architecture for immersive two-channel listening.
Engineered as a dedicated control center, the P430 brings classic and modern sources together, including vinyl, digital music libraries, computer audio, Bluetooth, TV sound and legacy analog components.
At its core, an 8-channel ESS SABRE ES9028PRO DAC renders high-resolution digital sources with clarity and natural detail within an open soundstage. Leveraging 65 years of audio engineering, the proprietary design optimizes and isolates critical signal paths with dedicated power feeds supplied by dual in-house-manufactured toroidal transformers to reduce noise and distortion. The result is music presented with precision, revealing its most subtle details while preserving the scale, authority and dynamic expression of the performance.
The P430 source inputs include balanced XLR and RCA connections, HDMI ARC for TV audio, PC-USB, Coaxial, Toslink, and Moving Magnet phono. Dual XLR and RCA pre-outputs and twin subwoofer outputs support performance-first audio systems. A full-color 7-inch front-panel TFT display, 1/4-inch (6.35 mm) headphone output, line-level output, Home Theater Bypass option and 12V trigger connections provide intuitive operation for users and greater installation flexibility for system designers.
Engineered with care.
The Michi Prestige P430 Pre-amplifier delivers a clean, transparent signal path with exceptional control and musical insight. Its ultra-low-noise architecture, isolated power regulation, and balanced signal path preserve resolution, dynamics, and soundstage precision.
Connectivity includes XLR and RCA analogue inputs and outputs, coaxial and optical digital inputs, HDMI ARC for TV audio, PC-USB computer audio with DSD256 support, and wireless Bluetooth with aptX™ HD and AAC. At its heart is an ESS SABRE ES9028PRO 8-channel DAC with advanced clocking for jitter-controlled performance.
The refined industrial design, intuitive controls, and distinct character of Michi Prestige come together to deliver a precise, premium listening experience.
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Features:
- ESS premium 32-bit 8-Channel DAC
- Balanced XLR inputs and outputs
- Moving Magnet Phono Stage input for turntable connection
- Certified Roon Tested
- Bluetooth with aptX™ HD and AAC
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Specifications:
Dimensions (W × H × D)431 x 148 x 404 mm17 x 5 5/6 x 16 "Front Panel Height131 mm (5 1/6")Power Requirements120 V, 60 HzPower Consumption45 WStandby Power ConsumptionNormal < 0.5 WNetwork wakeup < 2 WNet Weight10.8 kg ( 23.8 lbs.)BTU Rating98 BTU / hTotal Harmonic Distortion< 0.002%Frequency ResponseLine Level Inputs (RCA): 10 Hz - 100 kHz,0 ± 0.3 dB
Line Level Inputs (XLR): 10 Hz - 100 kHz,
0 ± 0.3 dBDigital Inputs: 20 Hz - 20 kHz,0 ± 0.3 dBPhono Input: 20 Hz - 20 kHz,0 ± 0.3 dBSignal to Noise Ratio (A Weighted)
Line Level Inputs (RCA): 110 dBLine Level Inputs (XLR): 106 dBDigital Inputs: 103 dBPhono Input: 82 dBIntermodulation Distortion (60 Hz:7 kHz, 4:1)< 0.002%Output LevelLine Level (RCA): 1 VBalanced (XLR): 2 VOutput ImpedanceLine Level (RCA): 100 ohmsBalanced (XLR): 200 ohmsTone Controls± 10 dB at 100 Hz / 10 kHzInput SensitivityLine Level Inputs (RCA): 160 mVLine Level Inputs (XLR): 320 mVDigital Inputs: 0 dBfsPhono Input (MM): 2.5 mVInput ImpedanceLine Level Inputs (RCA): 33k ohmsLine Level Inputs (XLR): 55k ohmsDigital Inputs: 75 ohmsPhono Input (MM): 47k ohms
Input OverloadLine Level Inputs (RCA): 4.1 VLine Level Inputs (XLR): 12 VPhono Input (MM): 69 mVDigital to Analog ConverterESS ES9028PRO DACHDMISupport CEC with ARC function2-channel PCM only (up to 24-bit/ 48 kHz)Coax/Optical Digital Input SignalsSPDIF LPCM (Up to 24-bit/ 192 kHz)PC-USBUSB Audio Class 2 (up to 32-bit/ 384 kHz)*Driver installation requiredSupport DSD (up to 4X, 11.2 MHz)and DoP (up to 2X, 5.6 MHz)Support Roon Tested
