ONIX Zenith XST20 High End SACD Transport - Black

“Recommended Component 2025 – Stereophile”

Pure Digital Perfection

The ONIX Zenith XTS20 redefines what an SACD transport can be—delivering bit-perfect playback with uncompromising precision, timing, and musicality.

For Listeners Who Demand the Best

Crafted for discerning audiophiles, the Zenith XTS20 is designed to extract every nuance from your SACD and CD collection. By focusing purely on the transport stage—without internal DAC coloration—it ensures that your favorite high-end DAC receives an impeccably clean, jitter-free signal for breathtaking clarity and realism.

Built for Sonic Truth

Every note played through the Zenith XTS20 feels alive and immediate. From the deepest bass to the airiest treble, its ultra-stable digital output preserves the integrity of your music’s timing and detail. The robust precision drive mechanism minimizes vibration and disc error, while the low-noise digital circuitry ensures a natural, fatigue-free presentation.

Expert Reviews & Quotes

"The ONIX Zenith XTS20 elevates SACD playback to reference status—superb build, astonishing digital focus, and performance that rivals transports costing twice as much." – The Absolute Sound, 2025

Engineering That Inspires Confidence

Inside the Zenith XTS20 lies a custom-engineered transport assembly optimized for ultra-low mechanical resonance. The advanced clock architecture keeps digital timing impeccably stable, while the shielded toroidal power supply delivers pure, noise-free current. The chassis is machined from solid aluminum to suppress vibration and enhance rigidity, resulting in sound that feels anchored, fluid, and lifelike.

Ready for Any High-End DAC

Equipped with multiple digital outputs—including coaxial, optical, and AES/EBU—the XTS20 integrates effortlessly into your existing system. Its high-precision SACD-compatible output ensures full-resolution playback through a matching DAC or integrated amplifier, offering flexibility for both two-channel purists and multi-format enthusiasts.

Tailored for the Ultimate Listening Room

The Zenith XTS20 fits naturally in reference-level setups where every link in the signal chain matters. Whether paired with ONIX’s matching DAC or any world-class converter, it delivers performance that meets the expectations of those who demand absolute fidelity from their digital media.

Where Precision Meets Emotion

Every detail of the ONIX Zenith XTS20 reflects a single goal: to deliver the purest signal possible from your discs to your DAC. It’s the kind of component that makes you fall in love with your music collection all over again.

Product Features

Precision-engineered SACD transport with ultra-low-jitter clock
Supports CD and SACD playback with bit-perfect digital output
Advanced vibration control and solid aluminum chassis
Isolated, shielded toroidal power supply for quiet operation
Multiple digital outputs for maximum system compatibility

Product Specs

Digital Output Voltage Level: 0.5 Vp-p (75 Ohms, Coaxial)
Frequency Response: 2Hz–44kHz (SACD), 2Hz–20kHz (CD)
Output Impedance: 75 Ohms (Coaxial), 110 Ohms (AES/EBU), Optical
Max Sampling Rate: 192kHz / 24-bit PCM
Max. Power Consumption: 25W
Standby Power Consumption: <0.5W
Power Requirements: AC 100–240V, 50/60Hz
Dimensions (W x H x D): 17.0" x 3.9" x 13.4" (430 x 100 x 340 mm)
Weight: 19.8 lbs (9 kg)

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