Apogee Electronics Groove Portable USB DAC and Headphone Amp for Mac or PC
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Apogee Electronics Groove portable USB DAC and Headphone Amp for Mac or PC

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Key Features

  • Experience high-quality audio with this portable USB DAC, perfect for critical listening.
  • Get pristine sound with a dynamic range of 117dB, ensuring every detail is captured.
  • Enjoy plug-and-play connectivity on your Mac-no driver downloads are necessary to start.
  • Achieve ultra-low latency for real-time audio processing, ideal for studio recording.
  • This headphone amp delivers up to 225mW into 30 Ohms, driving even demanding headphones.
  • Utilize the ESS DAC for superior audio fidelity, enhancing your music and media experience.
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Shopper : Why Did You Choose This?YUNPENG L : Good headphone amp among the same sizeHAO T : Good headphone amp for HD650/HD6XX

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2017-04-13T17:35:27

Rated 5 out of 5

Portable device with remarkable sound

Apogee successful refreshed my altitude to portable DAC/AMP. Although its sound still cannot defeat those desktop DAC/AMPs or audio interfaces with same price, but it is enought for such a small size. If you really need a portable, it is a good choice.

YUNFAN S.

2016-09-13T19:17:23

Rated 5 out of 5

Zero Noise/Hissing

This is an incredible DAC-Amplifier. I was able to hear such subtleties in older songs that i had been listening to for years! This is simply incredible. ALthough could be a bit cheaper but then you are getting professional quality in a mini-package. I haven't heard or read even a single -ve review and after listening to this for a couple of hours i knew why... Highly recommended ...This is pro-grade amplifier-DAC not to be confused with cheap plastic stuff manufactured in China

Ashutosh G.

2016-08-22T11:31:28

Rated 5 out of 5

Miraculous

Can't believe this small gear can drive my HD650!

SHANG G.

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Apogee Electronics Groove Specifications

  • THD+N

    -107 dB with 600 Ohm load @ 16 dBu
    -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

  • ESS DAC

    8 channel ESS DAC (4 DAC's 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 - Audio driver software: Mac Core Audio - No download or installation necessary

  • System Requirements - PC

    Computer: Manufactured after January 2006 - Intel Core 2 @ 1.6 GHz or AMD equivalent - Memory: 1 GB RAM minimum - Windows 7 (32 and 64 bit) - Windows 8 (32 and 64 bit) - Windows 8.1 (32 and 64 bit) - Connection and power: Any available USB port - Audio driver software: Register to download from Apogee's website

  • Dimensions

    95mm L x 30mm W x 16mm H

  • UPC Code

    805676301419

About Apogee Electronics Groove

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Zero Noise/Hissing

By Ashutosh G.

This is an incredible DAC-Amplifier. I was able to hear such subtleties in older songs that i had been listening to for years! This is simply incredible. ALthough could be a bit cheaper but then you are getting professional quality in a mini-package. I haven't heard or read even a single -ve review and after listening to this for a couple of hours i knew why... Highly recommended ...This is pro-grade amplifier-DAC not to be confused with cheap plastic stuff manufactured in China

Miraculous

By SHANG G.

Can't believe this small gear can drive my HD650!

Apogee Electronics Groove Features

  • Apogee Electronics Groove Portable USB DAC and Headphone Amp for Mac or PC, USB Cable, Carrying Pouch, Product Booklet (Quick Start Guide, USA Warranty Information), Instructions for Download of Software and Complete Documentation.

Warranty Information

This product has a limited warranty of 12 months for parts and 12 months for labor.

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Key Features

  • Experience high-quality audio with this portable USB DAC, perfect for critical listening.
  • Get pristine sound with a dynamic range of 117dB, ensuring every detail is captured.
  • Enjoy plug-and-play connectivity on your Mac-no driver downloads are necessary to start.
  • Achieve ultra-low latency for real-time audio processing, ideal for studio recording.
  • This headphone amp delivers up to 225mW into 30 Ohms, driving even demanding headphones.
  • Utilize the ESS DAC for superior audio fidelity, enhancing your music and media experience.

What's in the box:

  • Apogee Electronics Groove portable USB DAC and Headphone Amp
  • USB-A Cable (1m)
  • USB-C Cable (1m)
  • Carrying pouch
  • User Manual
  • Apogee Electronics 1 Year Limited Warranty