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Apogee Electronics Groove - 24-Bit 192 kHz USB DAC and Headphone Amplifier For Mac and PC

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Apogee Electronics Groove - 24-Bit 192 kHz USB DAC and Headphone Amplifier For Mac and PC
Key Features
  • ESS Sabre 32-Bit Hyperstream DAC
  • 4x Quad Sum DAC Converters per Channel
  • Constant Current Drive
  • Time Domain Jitter eliminator
Designed for the discerning audiophile, mixing, and mastering engineer alike, the Apogee Groove is a 24-bit 192 kHz USB DAC and Headphone Amplifier for both Mac and PC computer systems. The DAC is powered by your computer's USB bus and can be used with either headphones or powered monitors using a Y cable from the unit's 1/8" stereo output.
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Apogee Electronics Groove Overview

Designed for the discerning audiophile, mixing, and mastering engineer alike, the Apogee Groove is a 24-bit 192 kHz USB DAC and Headphone Amplifier for both Mac and PC computer systems. The DAC is powered by your computer's USB bus and can be used with either headphones or powered monitors using a Y cable from the unit's 1/8" stereo output.

Small enough to fit in the palm of your hand and built in the USA from premium aluminum, the device leverages an 8-converter ESS Sabre 32-Bit DAC chip in a novel Quad Sum arrangement. Both the left and right channels of the stereo feed utilize four digital to analog converters which are summed together to lower distortion and improve dynamic range. The device also implements a Constant Current Drive design which provides ample power at any impedance and ensures a smooth and balanced frequency response.

Simply connect the unit to your Mac or PC computer via the included USB micro B cable to enhance the listening experience of your favorite DAW or music program such as iTunes, Spotify, Tidal, Pandora, and more. LED illuminated volume up and volume down/mute buttons provide hands on control of your listening experience. An integrated leash loop allows you to attach a leash to the unit to help keep it safe. It also comes with a convenient carrying pouch.

Quad Sum DAC
Utilizes four digital to analog converters per channel for reduced distortion and improved dynamic range
Constant Current Drive
Ensures ample power and a smooth frequency response to headphones of different impedance
Recommended Headphones
Sennheiser HD 800
Sennheiser HD 650
Sennheiser HD 380 Pro
Sennheiser Momentum

Apogee Electronics Groove Specs

Key Specs
Number of Headphone Channels
Single Channel
Headphone Output Power
225 mW into 30 Ohms
40 mW into 600 Ohms
Analog Audio I/O
1x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Output
USB I/O
1x Micro-USB
Frequency Response
D/A Converters:
10 Hz to 20 kHz ±0.2 dB
Number of Headphone Channels
Single Channel
Headphone Output Power
225 mW into 30 Ohms
40 mW into 600 Ohms
Digital Chipset
DAC:
8 x ESS
Connectivity
Analog Audio I/O
1x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Output
USB I/O
1x Micro-USB
Performance
Frequency Response
D/A Converters:
10 Hz to 20 kHz ±0.2 dB
Dynamic Range
D/A Converters:
117 dB (A-Weighted)
THD+N
D/A Converters:
-107 dB (at +16 dBu, 600-Ohm Load)
-100 dB (at +10 dBu, 30-Ohm Load)
Digital Audio
Sample Rates
Up to 192 kHz
Bit Depths
Up to 24-Bit
Compatibility
OS Compatibility
Windows 7
Windows 8
Windows 8.1 (32-/64-Bit)
macOS 10.8 or Later
Supported Drivers/API & Plug-Ins
macOS Class-Compliant (No Driver Needed)
Processor Requirement
Mac:
1.5 GHz Intel
PC:
1.6 GHz Intel Core 2
AMD
RAM Requirements
2 GB, 4 GB Recommended
Required Hardware
Available USB-A Port
Power
DC Input Power
5 VDC at 500mA (USB Bus Power)
Physical
Dimensions
3.74 x 1.18 x 0.63" / 95 x 30 x 16 mm
Weight
0.1 lb / 45.4 g
Packaging Info
Package Weight
0.42 lb
Box Dimensions (LxWxH)
5.4 x 3.1 x 2.3"

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