ONIX Zenith XST20

Start of New Line

Zenith XST20 represents the beginning of a new product line, soon featuring a trio of matching desktop components and focusing on the High-End market. XST20 comes as the first one in line, serving as the traditional SACD / CD transport for the setup.

SACD with True DSD Output

Zenith XST20 offers a unique option to play any SACD in its true DSD quality to any external DAC with DSD capabilities. Utilizing either I2S connection for full native DSD64 or DSD64 DoP over the Coaxial / Optical / AES / BNC. (Note: USB Output does not support SACD Playback).

Highly Optimized Disc Playback

Combining a top-loading design, a classic disc clamp and the highest-quality disc drive components, Zenith XST20 stands among the finest SACD / CD transports on the market. With full support of Single-layer and Multi-layer SACDs, standard CDs and even MQA-CDs.

FPGA-Assisted I2S Output

While many audiophiles are looking for a reliable I2S transport for their High-End DACs, the lack of standardization in this part of market would previously cause many compatibility issues. Zenith XST20 features special hardware that allows switching between 10 I2S pinout modes, significantly expanding its compatibility to virtually all I2S DACs on the market.

Single-Purpose Focused Transport

Zenith XST20 focuses on the ultimate Hi-Fi playback of SACD and CDs and that is its only purpose. There is no streaming, no wireless networks or complicated apps, just the pure lossless quality of the discs. A convenient 3.4-inch touch screen provides direct access to a simple UI.

Specification

Dimensions: 32 x 24 x 7.2 cm
Weight: 5.2kg
Display: 3.4-Inch Touch Screen
System: Basic System UI
Power Supply: 25VA Talema Transformer
Disc Support: CD, Multi-layer SACD, Single-layer
SACD, MQA-CD

Digital Outputs
Optical / Coaxial / AES / BNC:

CD Playback 44.1 kHz
SACD Playback DSD64 via DoP or D2P

I2S:
CD Playback 44.1 kHz
SACD Playback native DSD64

USB:
CD Playback 44.1 kHz
SACD NOT Supported