Name: Apogee Electronics Groove portable USB DAC and Headphone Amp for Mac or PC
Brand: Apogee Electronics
SKU: AEGROOVE
Price: 249.00 USD
Availability: BackOrder
Rating: 5 (3 reviews)

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

Apogee Electronics Groove

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

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Shop Apogee Groove: portable USB DAC & headphone amp for Mac/PC. ESS DAC, low latency, & high dynamic range. Perfect audio quality. Order now!

Where music meets innovation, the Apogee Groove stands out as the premier portable USB DAC and headphone amp designed to elevate your audio experience on both Mac and PC. Meticulously crafted to harness the same elite audio technology that graces the world's top recording studios, the Groove brings studio-grade sound right to your laptop with unparalleled ease.Simply connect the Groove to your computer's USB port and plug in your headphones or powered speakers to its audio output to immerse yourself in a soundscape of clarity and depth. Whether you're using high-impedance professional headphones or your favorite earbuds, Groove's robust output, powered by Apogee's Constant Current Drive technology, ensures your headphones reach their full potential, delivering audio that is rich, detailed, and true to the original recording.Prepare to be captivated by the Groove's ability to reproduce a precise stereo image, deliver punchy bass, and articulate stunningly clear high-hats. With a legacy spanning 30 years, Apogee has been at the forefront of digital audio recording, capturing GRAMMY-winning sounds across all genres. Now, the Apogee Groove encapsulates this heritage in a compact, portable device, dedicated to providing the ultimate listening experience wherever you go.Hear every nuance of your high-resolution FLAC files or premium streaming services with Groove's exceptional fidelity and clarity. Whether you're a music enthusiast or a professional working on your latest track, the Groove ensures that every detail of your audio is heard with studio-like quality.Groove's Constant Current Drive technology is a game-changer, offering an output stage that dynamically adjusts to the unique characteristics of your headphones, resulting in reduced distortion and a more accurate frequency response. Experience a new level of fidelity and detail, regardless of your choice of headphones.Featuring a Quad Sum DAC design, the Groove utilizes four digital-to-analog converters per channel, which not only maximizes dynamic range but also minimizes distortion, setting a new standard for devices in its class. The integration of the ESS Sabre32 32-bit Hyperstream DAC with Time Domain Jitter Eliminator further enhances the audio quality, offering an expansive dynamic range, minimal distortion, and a clarity that remains pristine, free from input jitter.Understanding the importance of a DAC is crucial for any music lover seeking the best listening experience. The DAC is the cornerstone of sound quality, translating the digital information from your computer into the analog sound that resonates through your headphones and speakers. With the Apogee Groove, you're not just listening to music; you're experiencing every layer and texture as it was meant to be heard.


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.

Portable device with remarkable sound

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

Zero Noise/Hissing

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

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

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