Apogee Electronics Groove USB DAC and Headphone Amp
895.00 Excl. VAT
- D/A Converter and Headphone Amplifier for Mac/PC/iOS
- ESS Sabre DAC
- 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
- THD+N: -107 dB with 600 Ohm load @ 16 dBu
- THD+N: -100 dB with 30 Ohm load @ 10.5 dBu
Available on backorder
Estimated delivery: March 27, 2026 – April 6, 2026
Description
Reference Headphone Amp
Experience the power of 32 Bit / 192 kHz with the Anniversary Edition Groove. Hearing every detail matters and if you’re looking for the best solution to produce/mix/master records on the roads then Groove has you covered.
Hear Every Detail - Precisely
Mix With Confidence
When you mix with headphone converters that boost frequencies or distort, it’s like painting with blindfolds. With Groove’s Quad Sum DAC design, you can trust what you hear.
A New Level of Clarity
Thanks to Groove’s Constant Current Drive, you’ll hear a broader frequency response in your headphones – so you’ll never miss a detail.
An Enjoyable Listening Experience
Groove gives you the ability to hear your favorite tunes in full 192kHz resolution.
Additional information
| Weight | 0.24 kg |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 1.35 × 13.21 × 9.4 cm |
| A/D Resolution: | 32-bit/192kHz |
| Simultaneous I/O: | 1 x 1 |
| Type: | Audio Interface |
| Form Factor: : | Portable |
| Connectivity: | USB Micro-B |
| Headphones: | 1 x 1/8″ TRS |
| Power Supply | USB Bus Powered |
| System Requirements: | Mac: OS X 10.8.5 or later PC: Windows 7 SP1 or later |
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