{"product_id":"onix-alpha-xi1-portable-usb-dac-headphone-amplifier","title":"ONIX Alpha XI1 Portable USB DAC \u0026 Headphone Amplifier","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA Tiny Black-and-Gold Dongle That Punches Far Above Its Size\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe ONIX Alpha XI1 is a portable USB DAC and headphone amplifier that measures just 63.8 × 32 × 14 mm and weighs 37.8 g, yet it is built around the kind of flagship silicon normally reserved for desktop gear. Slip it into a pocket with a phone or laptop and it turns any USB-C source into a serious high-resolution listening station. The machined body is finished in black with gold detailing, and the ribbed side panels double as a heatsink for the amplifier stage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDual Cirrus Logic CS43198 Converters for a Genuinely Quiet Background\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTwo Cirrus Logic CS43198 DAC chips handle conversion in the Alpha XI1, a pairing chosen for measured performance rather than marketing appeal. Dynamic range reaches 125 dB on the 3.5 mm single-ended output and 129 dB on the 4.4 mm balanced output, while total harmonic distortion plus noise is held to 0.0004% and 0.0005% respectively. Signal-to-noise figures of 126 dB and 129 dB mean sensitive in-ear monitors stay hiss-free even when you push the gain higher.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBalanced SGM8262 Amplification Delivers 500 mW of Real Power\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe analogue stage uses a pair of SGM8262 amplifier chips running fully balanced, which is what lets the Alpha XI1 deliver 4.0 V and 500 mW into 32 Ω from its 4.4 mm output, or 2.4 V and 180 mW from the 3.5 mm socket. Channel separation measures 99 dB balanced and 71 dB single-ended, and output impedance stays at just 0.8 Ω and 0.4 Ω, so the amplifier behaves predictably with everything from multi-driver IEMs to full-size planar headphones.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA 0.87-Inch OLED Screen and Buttons You Can Use Without an App\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRather than hiding every adjustment inside software, the Alpha XI1 puts a 0.87-inch OLED display on the front panel beside three physical buttons. Volume, playback and device settings are all handled on the unit itself. The screen reports sampling rate, filter and gain status, can be set to any of eight typeface styles, and includes a screen saver that dims after inactivity. A ring RGB light confirms the incoming sample rate, so you can verify hi-res playback at a glance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEddict Player App, Dual Gain and Five Selectable Digital Filters\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen you do want finer control, the Eddict Player app for Android exposes the settings that matter: volume trim, high and low gain, five different digital filter options and the power-saving mode. Dual gain is genuinely useful here, letting low-impedance IEMs run quietly on low gain while harder loads switch up. The Alpha XI1 also works as an external DAC for the Nintendo Switch, and every function is reachable from one multi-function button plus volume up and down.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIntelligent Power Management and a Cable You Can Replace\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eONIX's intelligent power management adapts the internal operating conditions to whatever you are actually doing. Standby consumption drops by up to 80% and playback draws roughly 30% less than comparable designs, which matters when the DAC is running off a phone battery. The mode ships disabled and can be switched on in the app. The supplied cable is high-purity oxygen-free copper in a replaceable USB-C structure, so you can swap in whichever termination your device needs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDAC Chips:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dual Cirrus Logic CS43198\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAmplifier:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dual SGM8262, fully balanced\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHi-Res Support:\u003c\/strong\u003e 32 bit \/ 768 kHz PCM and DSD256\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGain Setting:\u003c\/strong\u003e Low and High\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDigital Filter:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5 selectable options\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDisplay:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.87-inch OLED with 8 typeface styles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eControls:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3 physical buttons (multi-function, volume up \/ down)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIndicator:\u003c\/strong\u003e RGB ring light for sampling rate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCompanion App:\u003c\/strong\u003e Eddict Player (Android)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOutputs:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3.5 mm single-ended and 4.4 mm balanced\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInput:\u003c\/strong\u003e USB Type-C\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSingle-Ended Output Power:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2.4 V @ 32 Ω (180 mW @ 32 Ω)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBalanced Output Power:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4.0 V @ 32 Ω (500 mW @ 32 Ω)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSingle-Ended THD+N:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.0004% @ 32 Ω (A-Weight @ 2 V)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBalanced THD+N:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.0005% @ 32 Ω (A-Weight @ 2 V)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSingle-Ended Dynamic Range:\u003c\/strong\u003e 125 dB @ 32 Ω (A-Weight)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBalanced Dynamic Range:\u003c\/strong\u003e 129 dB @ 32 Ω (A-Weight)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSingle-Ended Signal-to-Noise:\u003c\/strong\u003e 126 dB @ 32 Ω (A-Weight)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBalanced Signal-to-Noise:\u003c\/strong\u003e 129 dB @ 32 Ω (A-Weight)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSingle-Ended Channel Separation:\u003c\/strong\u003e 71 dB @ 32 Ω\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBalanced Channel Separation:\u003c\/strong\u003e 99 dB @ 32 Ω\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSingle-Ended Output Impedance:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.4 Ω\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBalanced Output Impedance:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.8 Ω\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIntelligent Power Management:\u003c\/strong\u003e Standby consumption reduced by up to 80%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCompatibility:\u003c\/strong\u003e Apple, Android, PC and Nintendo Switch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCable:\u003c\/strong\u003e Replaceable high-purity oxygen-free copper\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 37.8 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 63.8 × 32 × 14 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat's Included\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 × ONIX Alpha XI1 portable USB DAC \/ headphone amplifier\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 × High-purity oxygen-free copper connection cable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 × User manual\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlease note: the leather protective case shown in the photos is an optional accessory and is \u003cstrong\u003enot\u003c\/strong\u003e included with this listing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0769\/7085\/2544\/files\/onix-alpha-xi1-portable-dac-amp-black-gold-hero.jpg?v=1789347699\" alt=\"ONIX Alpha XI1 portable USB DAC and headphone amplifier in black and gold on a dark background\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0769\/7085\/2544\/files\/onix-alpha-xi1-feature-overview-oled-dual-cs43198.jpg?v=1789347699\" alt=\"ONIX Alpha XI1 feature overview: 0.87-inch OLED screen, 500mW output, intelligent power management, companion app, dual CS43198 DAC and dual SGM8262 amplifiers\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0769\/7085\/2544\/files\/onix-alpha-xi1-craftsmanship-oled-screen-physical-buttons.jpg?v=1789347699\" alt=\"ONIX Alpha XI1 craftsmanship detail showing physical buttons, RGB sampling indicator, 0.87-inch OLED screen, personalised fonts and screen saver\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0769\/7085\/2544\/files\/onix-alpha-xi1-pure-natural-sound-dual-cirrus-logic-dac.jpg?v=1789347699\" alt=\"ONIX Alpha XI1 pure natural sound with dual Cirrus Logic CS43198 DACs, balanced SGM8262 amplifiers, 500mW power and ultra-low background noise\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0769\/7085\/2544\/files\/onix-alpha-xi1-advanced-usb-dac-32-bit-arm-architecture.jpg?v=1789347699\" alt=\"ONIX Alpha XI1 advanced USB DAC design with 32-bit ARM architecture, intelligent power management and 3.5mm single-ended plus 4.4mm balanced outputs\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0769\/7085\/2544\/files\/onix-alpha-xi1-eddict-player-app-dual-gain-usb-c.jpg?v=1789347699\" alt=\"ONIX Alpha XI1 Eddict Player app control, dual gain switch with five digital filter settings and a standard USB-C connector\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0769\/7085\/2544\/files\/onix-alpha-xi1-technical-specifications.jpg?v=1789347699\" alt=\"ONIX Alpha XI1 technical specifications table for single-ended and balanced output, weight 37.8g, dimensions 63.8 x 32 x 14mm and 32bit 768kHz DSD256 support\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0769\/7085\/2544\/files\/onix-alpha-xi1-onix-hi-end-hi-fi-lineup.jpg?v=1789347699\" alt=\"ONIX Hi-End Hi-Fi family line-up with the Miracle streamer stack and Mystic high-end DAC amplifier\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0769\/7085\/2544\/files\/onix-alpha-xi1-onix-portable-lineup-overture-alpha.jpg?v=1789347700\" alt=\"ONIX portable line-up with the Overture high-end portable player and the Alpha XI1 portable DAC amplifier\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"SHANLING","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49011055460544,"sku":"10015163","price":872.33,"currency_code":"HKD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0769\/7085\/2544\/files\/onix-alpha-xi1-portable-dac-amp-with-leather-case.jpg?v=1789347695","url":"https:\/\/hifichic.com\/products\/onix-alpha-xi1-portable-usb-dac-headphone-amplifier","provider":"HIFICHIC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}