ONIX Zenith XST20 - Next-Generation SACD/CD Transport
08.04.2025 07:06 | ~1 minute read
The ONIX Zenith XST20 SACD/CD transport has been unveiled, offering what the company claims is the unique ability to play any SACD disc in true DSD quality with any compatible external DAC. The ONIX Zenith XST20 is the start of a new signature product series that will soon consist of three corresponding desktop components, with a digital-to-analog converter and a network streamer to follow soon.
The ONIX Zenith XST20 I2S output is equipped with FPGA technology and features special hardware that allows switching between 10 I2S pinout modes, expanding its compatibility to virtually all I2S DACs on the market. Full native DSD64 is available via the I2S, and DSD64 DoP is also available via the Coaxial / Optical / AES / BNC. These and other settings are accessible via the 3.4-inch touchscreen on the front panel of the transport. ONIX Zenith XST20 has full support of Single-layer and Multi-layer SACDs, CDs and MQA-CDs.
ONIX Zenith XST20 can read single-layer and multi-layer SACDs, as well as MQA-CDs, CD-DA discs and supports fully gapless playback. Sales of the model will begin in April 2025, in the US the price will be $2,299.
Specifications
This product is in the Hi-Fi and High End Electronics and Acoustics database
CD / SACD players and transports — ONIX Zenith XST20
Model name
Zenith XST20
Transport
Yes
Player
N/A
SACD support
Yes
Engine
FPGA
Frequency response low +/- 3dB (for CD) (Hz)
N/A
Frequency response high +/- 3dB (for CD) (Hz)
N/A
Frequency response low +/- 3dB (for SACD) (Hz)
N/A
Frequency response high +/- 3dB (for SACD) (Hz)
N/A
Gain (dBu)
N/A
Output Level (balanced) (V)
N/A
Output Level (single-ended) (V)
N/A
Input Impedance (balanced) (Ω)
N/A
Input Impedance (single-ended) (Ω)
N/A
Output Impedance (balanced) (Ω)
N/A
Output Impedance (single-ended) (Ω)
N/A
Dynamic range (for CD) (dB)
N/A
Dynamic range (for SACD) (dB)
N/A
Signal to Noise Ratio (for CD) (dB)
N/A
Signal to Noise Ratio (for SACD) (dB)
N/A
Total Harmonic Distortion + Noise (for CD) (%)
N/A
Total Harmonic Distortion + Noise (for SACD) (%)
N/A
Dimensions (mm)
320 x 240 x 72
Weight (kg)
5.2
Official link
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