Apogee Groove USB DAC And Headphone Amp.

Description

Experience the same high quality audio technology found in the worlds most prestigious recording studios, now available for listening to music in hi-res lossless music on your Mac, iOS device or PC. By simply plugging into your devices USB port, the Apogee Groove USB DAC and headphone amp gives you a premium digital-to-analog converter for your headphones or powered speakers. Its that easy. Plus, Grooves output provides ample power at any impedance, and together with Apogee Constant Current Drive technology, your headphones will sound their best. Youll be amazed by the difference in sound quality the precise stereo image, punchy bass, and stunningly clear high-hats.
Key Features

Hear Every Detail – Whether youre streaming hi-res lossless audio or building your FLAC file collection, you are investing in a higher quality listening experience. Groove unlocks the full potential of that experience, revealing definition, clarity, and details like you have never heard before.
Work on Your Music Anywhere – With professional headphones, your laptop and Groove, you can mix or make music anywhere. Grooves reference quality sound insures you will hear every detail of your project as it would sound in the studio.
Constant Current Drive – Grooves Constant Current Drive output stage dynamically compensates for the nonlinearities acoustic, mechanical, or electrical of any connected headphones, resulting in lower distortion and a more linear frequency response. Whether listening through earbuds or hi-fi headphones, youll discover a new level of fidelity, clarity and detail.
Quad Sum DAC – Groove also features a Quad Sum DAC design which employs four digital-to-analog converters per channel to achieve the highest dynamic range and lowest distortion (THD+N) of any device in its class.
ESS Sabre DAC Technology – ESS Sabre32 32-bit Hyperstream DAC with Time Domain Jitter Eliminator offers unequalled dynamic range, ultra-low distortion, and unmatched audio clarity free from input jitter.

Product 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-color 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
Built in the USA

Specifications

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.
In the Box: Groove, USB-A Cable (1 meter), USB-C Cable (1 meter), Carryingpouch, Product booklet (Quick Start Guide, Warranty Information).