The Michi M8 is a monoblock power amplifier delivering 1,080 watts into 8 ohms and 1,800 watts into 4 ohms per chassis. Twin toroidal transformers and four British patented slit-foil capacitors supply a Class AB output stage built from 32 high-current output transistors, with a damping factor of 200 for control over demanding loudspeaker loads.
A front-panel display offers peak power meter and spectrum analyser views, and RS232 and Ethernet ports allow integration with custom installation control systems. Sold as a single monoblock, a stereo system requires two units, one per channel.
Key Features
- 1,080 watts into 8 ohms, 1,800 watts into 4 ohms per monoblock
- Dual toroidal transformers per chassis
- Four British patented slit-foil capacitors
- 32 high-current output transistors
- Front-panel display with peak power meter and spectrum analyser
- RS232 and Ethernet for custom installation control
- Balanced XLR and unbalanced RCA inputs
- Signal to noise ratio of 120 dB
- Damping factor of 200
- Stable into loads down to 4 ohms
Warranty
This product comes with a 2-year manufacturer warranty.
Why Consider the Michi M8
Monoblock construction gives each channel a complete amplifier to itself, with no shared transformer or chassis vibration between left and right. At 1,800 watts into 4 ohms per unit, a pair of M8s is built for loudspeakers that most amplifiers simply cannot drive to their full potential, and the physical separation between channels removes crosstalk paths that exist in any stereo chassis.
Ideal For
- Large rooms and reference-grade loudspeaker systems
- Listeners building a monoblock pair for maximum channel separation
- Custom installations using RS232 or Ethernet control
- Loudspeakers requiring very high current reserves
What's in the Box
- Michi M8 Monoblock Amplifier
- Remote control
- Power cable
- Owner's manual
Technical Specifications
| Amplifier Performance (Per Monoblock) |
| Power Output, 8 ohms |
1,080 W continuous |
| Power Output, 4 ohms |
1,800 W continuous |
| Total Harmonic Distortion |
Less than 0.018% |
| Intermodulation Distortion |
Less than 0.03% |
| S/N Ratio (IHF-A) |
120 dB |
| Frequency Response |
20 Hz - 20 kHz (+0/-0.15 dB); 10 Hz - 100 kHz (+0/-0.5 dB) |
| Damping Factor |
200 |
| Minimum Speaker Impedance |
4 ohms |
| Inputs and Gain |
| Gain, RCA |
34 dB |
| Input Sensitivity, RCA |
1.85 V |
| Input Impedance, RCA |
12.5 kilohms |
| Gain, XLR |
30 dB |
| Input Sensitivity, XLR |
3 V |
| Input Impedance, XLR |
100 kilohms |
| General |
| Dimensions (W x H x D) |
485 x 238 x 465 mm |
| Front Panel Height |
220 mm |
| Power Requirements |
230 V, 50 Hz |
| Power Consumption |
1200 W |
| Standby Power Consumption |
Less than 0.5 W, less than 2 W network wakeup |
| Net Weight |
59.1 kg |
| BTU Rating |
3200 BTU/h |
