Bypasses a laptop's noisy built-in audio and drives high-impedance headphones properly. Plug and play over USB-C, with volume and gain controls.

Key specs • Output: 3.5mm and 6.35mm headphone jacks • Input: USB-C, plug and play, no drivers • Resolution: 32-bit/384kHz • Controls: volume knob and gain switch • Drives: up to 300 ohm headphones

In the box DAC amplifier, USB-C cable, USB-A adapter

UK notes Bypasses the noisy audio circuit in a laptop. The gain switch is what lets it drive high-impedance studio headphones properly.