THX Onyx Review (headphone adapter)

[staticV3]

@MGRMLN Try plugging it into another computer/phone/tablet.
If multiple computers cannot recognize it, then the issue is likely the Onyx.
If only your MacBook cannot recognize it, then the issue is likely your MacBook.

 

[Andysu]

Hello all,

Recently, my THX Onyx dongle just stopped being recognized by my MacBook Pro 16.
I plus it in and it basically is ignored by the computer and does not show up as a DAC or even a USB device at all.
Tidal, Roon and Apple Music do not see it either.
Any idea what is going on?

Thanks in advance!

Minsoo

should have gotten the real THX , i don't use any razer thx junk , least what i have still works for 1987 , actually first THX was dbx 900 THX , 2nd gen maybe best one made , 3rd gen was DSP , dogs dinner to set it up
with all the THX crossover cards

 

[MGRMLN]

@MGRMLN Try plugging it into another computer/phone/tablet.
If multiple computers cannot recognize it, then the issue is likely the Onyx.
If only your MacBook cannot recognize it, then the issue is likely your MacBook.

Just thought the same thing!
Tried another Mac and it could not see it either.
I think the dongle has failed.
I contacted THX about it.

Thanks!

 

[MGRMLN]

should have gotten the real THX , i don't use any razer thx junk , least what i have still works for 1987 , actually first THX was dbx 900 THX , 2nd gen maybe best one made , 3rd gen was DSP , dogs dinner to set it up
with all the THX crossover cards
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Hahahaha. That isn't my travel DAC use case but umm...ok...

 

[Jimster480]

Hello all,

Recently, my THX Onyx dongle just stopped being recognized by my MacBook Pro 16.
I plus it in and it basically is ignored by the computer and does not show up as a DAC or even a USB device at all.
Tidal, Roon and Apple Music do not see it either.
Any idea what is going on?

Thanks in advance!

Minsoo

Sounds like it is broken.

 

[Entropic3]

Just thought the same thing!
Tried another Mac and it could not see it either.
I think the dongle has failed.
I contacted THX about it.

Thanks!

The same thing happened to me. Did you receive any response from the THX?

 

[ville_]

Hello all,

Recently, my THX Onyx dongle just stopped being recognized by my MacBook Pro 16.
I plus it in and it basically is ignored by the computer and does not show up as a DAC or even a USB device at all.
Tidal, Roon and Apple Music do not see it either.
Any idea what is going on?

Thanks in advance!

Minsoo

The same thing happened to me. Did you receive any response from the THX?

Make sure you have headphones or something plugged into the THX Onyx. At least for me on macOS 14, it won't show as an audio device until I plug headphones into it.

If that doesn't work, you might try a firmware update or the troubleshooting advice here: https://www.thx.com/thx-onyx/support/

 

[Jimster480]

Make sure you have headphones or something plugged into the THX Onyx. At least for me on macOS 14, it won't show as an audio device until I plug headphones into it.

If that doesn't work, you might try a firmware update or the troubleshooting advice here: https://www.thx.com/thx-onyx/support/

It still shows up in task manager though usually.
However it isn't a bad suggestion as people forget with these dongles sometimes.

 

[NHL99]

Tried the THX Onyx AAA with my Dan Clark Aeon RT at peak volume, and the THX started clipping. Was a little bit surprised considering https://www.thx.com/aaa/

 

[ardilla]

Tried the THX Onyx AAA with my Dan Clark Aeon RT at peak volume, and the THX started clipping. Was a little bit surprised considering https://www.thx.com/aaa/

What is from your phone or from your computer? In my experience it delivers more power connected to a computer that can deliver more current.

 

[NHL99]

What is from your phone or from your computer? In my experience it delivers more power connected to a computer that can deliver more current.

Using MacBook Pro M1 with power supply connected.

 

[ardilla]

Using MacBook Pro M1 with power supply connected.

That should be good enough for max power.