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Not all headphones are created equal some require a whole lot more power to drive than others.

That’s where a super high-quality headphone amp comes in.

Rotel DX-3

Boosting the signal

The DX-3 is a powerful beast.

you’ve got the option to plug in with a 6.35mm or a 4.4mm balanced connector.

All of this doesn’t come cheap, mind you.

Rotel DX-3 on a shelf with headphones plugged in

It’s going to cost $1,499 which is more than thebrand new MacBook Air M4.

It will go on sale, Rotel says, sometime in March.

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