Rotel's Michi Q5 Transport DAC has received a 5-STAR review courtesy of Nick Tate from Hi-Fi Choice. In his review, Nick highlights the Michi Q5's build quality, wide-ranging functionality and high performance sound, all factors that earned it an 'Editor's Choice' Award!
"'Big' is the word that comes to mind when describing the Q5, both in stature and sound. It has a powerful and effortless style allied to fine detail and great width from left to right."
"The drum work is powerful and punchy, with the hi-hat cymbal sitting far to the right of the mix. The Rotel serves up vast quantities of detail effortlessly, with no sign of being flustered."
"...its muscular bass and midrange speed is hard not to like. Percussion cuts through the mix well while the bass guitar bulldozes things along. At the same time, the lead vocals syncopate beautifully with the backing music."