Q430 vs Audia Flight FL CD Three S
The FL CD Three S's signal-to-noise is 126 dB against the Q430's 125 dB and its thd 0.010% against 0.001%. Both share bit depth (32-bit) and max sample rate (768 kHz).
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DigitalCD Players
Estimated price (community-sourced)
$3,999
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About the Q430
The Rotel Michi Prestige Q430 is a high-end CD player engineered for listeners who appreciate accurate, natural musical reproduction. It features a precision floating mechanism and in-house ultra-quiet power supply with isolated feeds that deliver exceptional clarity. The ESS SABRE ES9028PRO 8-channel DAC is optimized for stereo use and presents music with precision and neutrality, revealing expansive soundstaging and detailed resolution. The player offers both RCA and balanced XLR outputs for installation flexibility, as well as a coaxial digital output allowing it to function as a CD transport with external DACs. The full-color TFT display and elegant, precision-milled aluminum chassis reflect the integrity and heritage of Michi, emphasizing performance, reliability, and lasting musical enjoyment.
Specifications
Digital Audio
DAC capabilities and digital audio processing
- Bit Depth
- 32-bit
- Max Sample Rate
- 768 kHz
- DAC Chip
- ESS SABRE ES9028PRO
Analog Output
Analog signal output specifications
- THD
- 0.001%
- SNR
- 125 dB
- Output Voltage
- 2.0V RMS
- Output Impedance
- 100Ω
- Max Output Voltage
- 4.2V RMS
Connectivity
Input and output connections
- Bluetooth
- No
- Wi-Fi
- No
- Ethernet
- Yes
- Digital Outputs
- Coaxial
- Analog Outputs
- RCA, XLR
Physical Dimensions
Size, weight, and appearance
- Dimensions
- 431 × 148 × 385 mm (W × H × D)
- Weight
- 8.8 kg (19 lbs)
Specifications are community-contributed and may not be accurate or complete. Verify all details with the manufacturer before making purchasing decisions. Terms & Conditions