Unlock high-resolution SACD playback with the Shanling ONIX Zenith XST20, a dedicated CD transport designed for audiophile performance and maximum compatibility. With support for 10 I2S pinout modes, it pairs effortlessly with nearly any I2S-equipped DAC, delivering native DSD64 or DSD64 DoP over coaxial, optical, AES, and BNC outputs. It also handles multi-layer and single-layer SACDs as well as MQA CDs with ease.
Crafted for serious listening, the ONIX Zenith XST20 features a top-loading mechanism with a disc clamp, 25VA Talema transformer, and high-quality drive components—all packed into a robust chassis measuring just 2.83 x 12.59 x 9.44 inches. A 3.4-inch touchscreen, compact 2.3-pound footprint, and fully gapless playback round out a seamless user experience. With its clean, natural sound and elegant design, it’s an ideal way to add SACD functionality to your DAC-based system.
Shanling XST20 Onix Zenith SACD CD Transport (Black)
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Unlock high-resolution SACD playback with the Shanling ONIX Zenith XST20, a dedicated CD transport designed for audiophile performance and maximum compatibility. With support for 10 I2S pinout modes, it pairs effortlessly with nearly any I2S-equipped DAC, delivering native DSD64 or DSD64 DoP over coaxial, optical, AES, and BNC outputs. It also handles multi-layer and single-layer SACDs as well as MQA CDs with ease.
Crafted for serious listening, the ONIX Zenith XST20 features a top-loading mechanism with a disc clamp, 25VA Talema transformer, and high-quality drive components—all packed into a robust chassis measuring just 2.83 x 12.59 x 9.44 inches. A 3.4-inch touchscreen, compact 2.3-pound footprint, and fully gapless playback round out a seamless user experience. With its clean, natural sound and elegant design, it’s an ideal way to add SACD functionality to your DAC-based system.
- SACD with True DSD Output: Designed to unlock the full potential of SACD discs, 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 DSD64DoP 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 XST20stands 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, all with smooth track transitions thanks to its fully gapless playback.
- 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. However, our Zenith XST20 features special hardware that allows switching between 10 I2S pinout modes, significantly expanding its compatibility to virtually all I2SDACs on the market.
- 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
- 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
In the box:
- 1 x XST20
- 1 x Power cable
- 1 x Remote control
- 1 x User manual
PRODUCT INFORMATION:
Model: XST20-BK | Barcode: 5060978090118
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