Onix Zenith XMT20: New Streamer Launched

ONIX Zenith XMT20 Streamer (Image: Courtesy of ONIX)

The ONIX Zenith XMT20 had its official launch announced yesterday (22) on social media. Shanling’s subsidiary, ONIX, revealed the pricing and features of its new streamer. Its most notable capabilities include support for Tidal Connect, Qobuz Connect, and Roon.

Versatility for both local and remote control

The Zenith XMT20 can be operated via its touchscreen display, through the included remote control, and using the Eddict Controller app. In addition, the streamer allows playback control from a smartphone or tablet when using Tidal, Qobuz, or Roon.

Linux-based operating system

According to ONIX, the XMT20 features an in-house developed Linux-based operating system optimized for simple and fast control, with a strong emphasis on remote operation. Support for Tidal Connect, Qobuz Connect, and Roon Ready certification further contributes to a refined and user-friendly experience.

Illustrative image of the ONIX Zenith XMT20 streamer’s operating system interface (Image: Courtesy of ONIX)

Support for CD playback and ripping

If you own a USB CD player, it can be connected to the XMT20 to play tracks or to rip music directly to a storage device such as an SSD, HDD, or USB flash drive. Through the Eddict Controller app, users can also add tags and album artwork.

Available digital outputs

The XMT20 is equipped with six digital outputs:

AES/EBU
BNC
Coaxial
I2S
Optical
USB

For the I2S output, there are 10 preconfigured pinouts, enabling broader compatibility with DACs that support this interface.

Rear panel of the ONIX Zenith XMT20 streamer with its digital connections (Image: Courtesy of ONIX)

ONIX XMT20: Specifications

Dimensions: 32 × 24 × 7.2 cm
Weight: 5.2 kg
Display: 3.4-inch touchscreen
Operating system: Linux-based, developed in-house
Supports: Tidal Connect, Qobuz Connect, Roon Ready
USB playback: One rear USB port, up to 2 TB
SSD slot: Bottom of the device, M.2 NVMe
Supported file formats: DSD (“.iso”, “.dsf”, “.dff”) / ISO / DXD / APE / FLAC / WAV / AIFF / AIF / DTS / MP3 / WMA / AAC / OGG / ALAC / MP2 / M4A / AC3 / M3U / M3U8 / OPUS
Internet connectivity: Wi-Fi and Ethernet port
Connectivity: DLNA, AirPlay 2, NAS
Controls: Touchscreen, remote control, Eddict Controller app
Power supply: 25 VA Talema transformer
CD player input: USB CD players
Digital outputs: Optical, Coaxial, BNC, AES/EBU, USB, and I2S