Shanling Releases The Onix Zenith XST20 SACD Transport
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Shanling under their sub-brand ONIX have released the Zenith XST20. It is the first of three new products in the ONIX line that will focus on the High-End audiophile market. The XST20 is a traditional SACD/CD transport that does not support streaming, wireless networks or apps, just the pure lossless quality of the discs. The other two models will include a high-end DAC and a Linux-Based Streamer Transport
The Zenith XST20 is a top loader with a large glass disc that acts as a puck and a lid and using an aluminum body crafted by CNC machines that is enhanced with a few golden elements. It offers six digital outputs to include; I2S, coaxial, BNC, AES/EBU, TOSLINK and USB. However, the I2S port is the only one that outputs DSD64 natively. The others do DSD64 DOP, and the USB is PCM only. Single and multi-layer SACDs are supported including MQA-CD’s and gapless playback.
As there is currently a lack of standardization for I2S connectivity to High-End DAC’s, the Zenith XST20 features special FPGA assisted hardware that allows switching between ten I2S pinout modes, significantly expanding its compatibility to virtually all I2S DACs on the market.
Control is via either the front panels 3.4-inch HD color touch screen that provides direct access to a simple UI and core settings, and the transport comes with a premium silver remote control.
Digital only wired output connectivity includes; I2S, BNC coaxial, XLR AES/EBU, optical and RCA coaxial and USB.
Features At A Glance:
- SACD and CD Playback: Supporting both SACD and CD playback, including multi-layer and single-layer SACD and MQA-CD.
- Digital Outputs: Multiple digital outputs, including I2S, coaxial, BNC, AES/EBU, TOSLINK, and USB.
- Native DSD64 Output: Native DSD64 output via I2S and DSD64 DoP over other digital connections.
- User Interface: Features a 3.4-inch touch screen for easy navigation and access to core settings.
- Design: Robust aluminum body with a classic ONIX design, enhanced with golden elements.
- Power Supply: Based upon a 25VA Talema Transformer.
- No Streaming or Apps: A pure disc-based player, without any streaming or app functionality.
Specifications:
- Dimensions (WxDxH): 32 x 24 x 7.2 cm
- Weight: 5.2Kg
- Transport: SANYO HD870
- Display: 3.4 inch HD color touchscreen display
- 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 /I2S & USB
- CD Playback 44.1 kHz
- SACD Playback DSD64 via DoP or D2P
- I2S Format Support:
- CD Playback 44.1 KHz
- SACD Playback native DSD64
- USB Format Support:
- CD Playback 44.1 KHz
- SACD NOT Supported
- IR Remote included
MSRP: $2,099.00
- US: $2,299.00
- UK: £1,671.00 (approx.)
- EU: €2,099.00
For more information visit the UK Onix web site.
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