Apogee Groove

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Portable USB DAC and headphone amp for Mac and PC

Highlights

• USB 2.0 connection to Mac and PC
• Up to 24 bit / 192kHz audio
• ESS Sabre DAC
• Constant Current Drive™, Ultra-smooth frequency response for any headphones
• Quad Sum DAC™, 4 DACs per channel for highest dynamic range and lowest distortion
• Asynchronous clocking
• Max output level: 225mW into 30 Ohm
• Multi-color LEDs for status and level indication
• Powered by USB
• Top panel buttons for adjusting output level and muting
• Compact and portable (95mm H x 30mm W x 16mm T)
• Premium aluminum build quality
• Built in the USA
• Pricing to be announced
• Availability, Spring 2015

http://www.apogeedigital.com/products/groove

 

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$295 Now available

Groove 30th Anniversary Edition features performance enhancements and a custom machined aluminum body available in silver and gold.

Price: $595
Availability: June, 2015

D/A conversion :

• THD+N: -107 dB with 600 Ohm load @ 16 dBu
  (-109 dB with 600 Ohm load @ 16 dBu-Anniversary Edition)
• THD+N: -100dB with 30 Ohm load @ 10.5 dBu
  (-101dB with 30 Ohm load @ 10.5 dBu-Anniversary Edition)
• Dynamic Range: 117dB a-weighted
  (119dB a-weighted-Anniversary Edition)
• Frequency response: 10Hz – 20K +/- 0.2dB
  (10Hz – 20K +/- 0.1dB-Anniversary Edition)
• Max output level:
  • 225mW into 30 Ohm
  • 40mW into 600 Ohm
• 8 channel ESS DAC (4 Dac’s per channel)