Well, both serve as a digital-to-analog converter, turning the 1s and 0s of digital music into the electrical signal headphones need to play music.

With the digital connection available via USB-C, headphone designers can integrate the digital-to-analog converter and amplifier right into their headphones, ensuring consistent quality across devices.

Suffice it to say, it’s built like an audiophile amp, with lots of available power, and a high-end Digital-to-Analog Converter.