The ONIX Mystic XP1 is a portable high-end DAC (digital-to-analogue converter) and amplifier with top-quality components. It uses a pair of flagship AKM AK4499EX DAC chips, an AK4191 modulator, Muses 8920 circuitry for line output and preamplification, and a TPA6120A2 for fully balanced headphone amplification. An XMOS XU316 processor is provided for use via USB port, and Bluetooth 5.0 connectivity with LDAC, aptX HD and AAC support is available for wireless use.
The Mystic features 3.5mm SE, SPDIF Coax and optical inputs, as well as 3.5mm SE, 6.35mm SE and 4.4mm BAL headphone outputs, USB-C (DAC), USB-C (charging) and 12V DC connectors. When used as a desktop device, up to 2360 mW @ 32 Ohms power with 0.0005% distortion is available via the balanced output using a DC cable (sold separately).
Designed in the style of its larger sister model, the Miracle stack system, it features a sleek black CNC-milled aluminium housing, gold-plated volume dial and OLED display. Inside the housing a 7000 mAh battery provides up to 10 hours of continuous music playback. You can also browse the largest high-resolution audio libraries instantly via the XP1's MicroSDXC card slot (expandable up to 1TB) or Shanling's own free-to-download Eddict Player Android/iOS app.
With next-generation components and high-resolution, natural sound, you get a perfectly optimised device that will impress any discerning headphone enthusiast. The device weighs 583g. The package includes a USB-A, a USB-C and a 3.5mm - RCA cable.
