Harness the audio technology used in prestigious recording studios with the Apogee Groove portable USB DAC and headphone amp. Compatible with Mac or Windows systems, Groove connects to your computer's USB port to your headphones or powered speakers via audio output for simple setup. Multicolour LEDs let you easily monitor the status and levels on Groove, and controls on the top panel let you adjust the volume to your preference.
Highly portable, Groove features a compact design with a durable construction. Take music mixing and creation on the road with the combination of professional headphones, your laptop and Groove while maintaining the sound quality you expect in a studio. Even listening to premium music streaming services becomes more enjoyable, thanks to the definition and clarity of sound details heard with help from Groove.
Minimise distortion and establish a more linear frequency response for improved listening quality with Groove’s Constant Current Drive output stage, which dynamically compensates for acoustic, mechanical or electrical nonlinearities. No matter what type of headphones you use, you discover a new level of fidelity, clarity and detail with Groove.
Features
- USB 2.0 connection to Mac and Windows
- Up to 24 bit / 192kHz audio
- ESS Sabre DAC
- Enhances your iTunes, Pandora, Spotify, Tidal or other music listening experience
- 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
- Multicolour LEDs for status and level indication
- Powered by USB
- Top panel buttons for adjusting volume level
- Compact and portable (95mm L x 30mm W x 16mm H)
- Premium aluminium build quality
- Built in the USA