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A dedicated current-feedback headphone amplifier is included for private listening, and two 12-volt trigger outputs allow coordinated operation with compatible power amplifiers such as the QUAD 303.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"QUAD","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53932755714324,"sku":null,"price":2299.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1014\/9058\/9972\/files\/33_Standard_Silver_3_498f1398-2e73-456a-be2e-2b4b588ae75f.jpg?v=1788548519"},{"product_id":"rega-mercury-reference-pre-amplifier","title":"Rega Mercury Reference Pre-Amplifier","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Rega Mercury is a reference preamplifier with fully discrete, symmetrical circuitry through its core signal path. 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