The Apogee Groove is a portable USB DAC and headphone amp that provides the best listening experience for music on your Mac or PC. It incorporates high-quality audio technology used in top recording studios and delivers it directly to your laptop. Simply connect Groove to your computer and plug your headphones or powered speakers into Groove for an easy setup. You’ll immediately notice a significant improvement in sound quality.
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Apogee has been a trusted innovator and leader in digital audio recording for 30 years. Whether it’s rock, classical, hip-hop, country, reggae, or jazz, the most successful artists and audio engineers rely on Apogee gear every day to capture their best takes. Now, for the first time, Apogee sound quality is accessible in a portable and convenient device that is dedicated to providing the ultimate listening experience. Unlock the full potential of your high-resolution audio files, rediscover your iTunes library, and stream music from Spotify, Pandora, or your favorite music services with remarkable clarity and detail.
Groove’s Constant Current Drive output stage revolutionizes how headphones with a wide range of impedances are handled. By dynamically adapting the voltage output to match the impedance of the connected headphones, Groove effectively smooths out any frequency response non-linearity that typically arises with traditional headphone outputs. Additionally, Groove employs a Quad Sum DAC design, utilizing four digital-to-analog converters per channel, resulting in the highest dynamic range and lowest distortion (THD+N) among devices in its class.
Key Features/Specifications:
– USB 2.0 connection compatible with Mac and PC
– Supports up to 24-bit/192kHz audio
– Features the ESS Sabre DAC
– Implements Constant Current Drive for an ultra-smooth frequency response with any headphones
– Utilizes Quad Sum DAC with 4 DACs per channel for superior dynamic range and minimal distortion
– Asynchronous clocking
– Maximum output level: 225mW into 30 Ohm
– Multi-color LEDs for status and level indication
– USB-powered
– Top panel buttons for adjusting output level and muting
– Compact and portable design (95mm H x 30mm W x 16mm T)
– Premium aluminum construction
– Made in the USA
– Black finish
