Apogee Groove

The Apogee Groove USB Headphone Amp is a DAC (Digital to Analogue Converter) for your computer giving you studio quality audio from your average device.

With the ability to deliver 24bit, 192kHz signal quality, you will appreciate what the groove will do to your listening experience, especially if you like listening to complex orchestral music or even heavy metal.

Features

USB 2.0 connection to Mac and PC
Up to 24 bit / 192kHz audio
ESS Sabre DAC
Enhances your iTunes, Tidal, Spotify, Pandora or other music listening experiences
Constant Current Drive™ provides smooth frequency response with any headphones
Quad Sum DAC™, 4 DACs per channel for highest dynamic range and lowest distortion
Asynchronous clocking
Multi-colour LEDs for status and level indication
Powered by USB
Top panel buttons adjust and mute volume
Compact and portable (95mm L x 30mm W x 16mm H)
Premium aluminium build quality

In the box

Groove
USB Cable (1′)
Carrying pouch
Product booklet (Quick Start Guide, Warranty Information)
Instructions for download of software and complete documentation

Specifications

D/A conversion:

THD+N: -107 dB with 600 Ohm load @ 16 dBu
THD+N: -100dB with 30 Ohm load @ 10.5 dBu
Dynamic Range: 117dB a-weighted
Frequency response: 10Hz – 20K +/- 0.2dB
Max output level:

225mW into 30 Ohm
40mW into 600 Ohm

8 channel ESS DAC (4 DACs per channel)

System Requirements

Mac OS:

Computer: Intel Mac 1.5GHz or faster
Memory: 2 GB RAM minimum, 4 GB recommended
OS: 10.8 or greater
Connection and power: Any available USB port
Driver: Mac Core Audio. No download or installation necessary.

Windows OS:

PC or laptop manufactured after January 2006
Intel Core 2 @ 1.6 GHz or AMD equivalent
Memory: 1 GB RAM minimum
Windows 7 (32 and 64 bit) or greater
Connection and power: Any available USB port
Driver: Register to download from Apogee’s website

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Apogee Groove - USB DAC and headphone amp