Michi X3 Series 2 Integrated Amplifier
Hear the Whole Mix. Keep the Individual Voices.
The Michi X3 Series 2 integrated amplifier brings Class AB amplification, an ESS SABRE ES9028PRO DAC and a moving magnet phono stage together in one component. Detail is not much use if the music stops feeling connected. A bass line should retain its shape, a voice should sound like a person and quieter accompaniment should stay part of the performance when the mix becomes busy.
The X3 Series 2 combines a substantial amplifier stage with a broad choice of analog, digital and wireless inputs. Its understated industrial design keeps the system visually simple, while its engineering focuses on accurate, refined reproduction and an expansive soundstage rather than convenience alone.
Power and Precision, Properly Explained
Output Ratings With Their Conditions
Rotel specifies 200 watts per channel continuous non-FTC output into 8 ohms and 350 watts per channel maximum non-FTC output into 4 ohms. A separate FTC rating is listed at 235 watts per channel into 8 ohms. These are distinct rating conditions, not interchangeable figures. Match the amplifier to your speakers and room rather than assuming a large wattage figure makes every pairing equally suitable.
The Series 2 Digital Stage
An eight-channel ESS SABRE ES9028PRO DAC handles digital-to-analog conversion. This is a stereo integrated amplifier, not an eight-channel surround system. The converter sits within a design focused on accuracy, refinement and musical detail, giving digital sources a dedicated route through the amplifier.
Connections for the Way You Listen
Vinyl and Analog Sources
RCA and balanced XLR line inputs are joined by a moving magnet phono stage. The phono input has a specified impedance of 47kΩ for compatible MM cartridges. A preamplifier output adds flexibility when planning the wider system, and tone controls provide ±10dB adjustment at 100Hz and 10kHz.
Digital Playback and Wireless Convenience
Coaxial, optical, PC-USB and aptX HD and AAC Bluetooth accommodate a range of digital listening habits. Coaxial and optical inputs accept LPCM up to 24-bit/192kHz. PC-USB supports up to 24-bit/96kHz in Audio Class 1 or 32-bit/384kHz in Audio Class 2, with driver installation required for Class 2 as noted by Rotel. DSD, DoP, MQA and MQA Studio support, plus Roon Tested certification, provide further playback options.
Critical Acclaim
“The Michi X3 Series 2 is a remarkable high-end bargain... delivering such scintillating performance that if you're considering a 'big integrated', or even a pre/power this side of five figures, then it's a must-listen – you're going to love it!”
Hi-Fi News
“As much as the sheer power of the X3 Series 2 is impressive... the most striking thing is the way it stitches an entire mix together, and the detail it unearths.”
Tech You Can Hear
| Feature | What It Means for Your System |
|---|---|
| Class AB amplifier | Source control, preamplification and speaker amplification in one component. |
| Continuous non-FTC: 200W/ch into 8Ω | The continuous-output rating with its stated conditions. |
| Maximum non-FTC: 350W/ch into 4Ω; FTC: 235W/ch into 8Ω | Separately labelled output ratings. |
| ESS SABRE ES9028PRO eight-channel DAC | Dedicated conversion for stereo digital playback. |
| RCA and balanced XLR line inputs; MM phono at 47kΩ | Connections for analog sources and a compatible MM-equipped turntable. |
| Coaxial and optical: LPCM up to 24-bit/192kHz | Specified support for these wired digital inputs. |
| PC-USB Class 1: up to 24-bit/96kHz; Class 2: up to 32-bit/384kHz | Computer playback options, with driver installation required for Class 2. |
| DSD, DoP, MQA and MQA Studio support; Roon Tested | Compatibility options for digital playback. |
| aptX HD and AAC Bluetooth | Wireless playback from compatible devices. |
| THD <0.008%; S/N: line/digital 102dB, phono 80dB, IHF A-weighted | Verified manufacturer distortion and noise specifications. |
| Line frequency response: 10Hz–100kHz (+0/−0.4dB) | The specified line-input response and tolerance. |
| Preamp output; tone adjustment ±10dB at 100Hz/10kHz | System flexibility and listening adjustment. |
| 485 × 150 × 452mm (W × H × D); 28.9kg / 63.7lb | Verified dimensions and weight for installation planning. |
| Power consumption: 500W | A specification distinct from the audio output ratings. |
Download the Michi X3 Series 2 User Manual
Experience It For Yourself
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