THX is poised to make a splash in the portable headphone space with Onyx. The company did its homework, edging-out the competition in key specifications. Perhaps because Onyx employs a slightly newer high-end ESS DAC, or perhaps its the power and low nois...
The THX Onyx is an amazing portable DAC and headphone amplifier. It offers outstanding levels of power and exceptional clarity thanks to its AAA-78 amplifier. At $199, it's a hard sell for gaming alone, for audio enthusiasts who also happen to play games...
Abstract: A good portion of that length is to accommodate the high-end headphone amp and DAC arrangement inside the bigger housing. The Onyx uses THX's AAA-78 amplifier and an ESS ES9281PRO DAC (digital-to-analog converter) to deliver its audio wizardry, generating...
Published: 2021-04-07, Author: Jason , review by: techaeris.com
Solid, sleek, build quality,Virtually plug-n-play (no software required),Works on Android, Windows 10, Mac, iOS,MQA renderer onboard,Includes USB-A to USB-C adapter,THX AAA-78 for more output power,Improves sound quality immensely,Works with any headset w
iOS requires additional cable,Android requires additional app for MQA playback,Requires minor configurate for Windows 10 which might not be apparent,Be nice to see a USB-C to USB-C version of USB headsets,Pricey
If you're looking to truly enjoy your audio, whether it be music, movies, or games, the THX Onyx Portable DAC Headphone Amplifier will allow you to do just that, especially if you have access to MQA recordings like TIDAL's Masters. This was an easy Top Pi...
