Apogee Electronics GROOVE-EDU Portable USB DAC and Headphone Amplifier, Educational Pricing

Leverage the superior audio technology, typically reserved for elite recording studios, now accessible for high-resolution, lossless music playback on your Mac, iOS device, or PC. The Apogee Groove USB DAC and headphone amplifier offer a high-end digital-to-analog converter for your headphones or powered speakers, simply by connecting to your device’s USB port.

Moreover, Groove’s output is designed to deliver substantial power across all impedance levels. Coupled with Apogee’s Constant Current Drive™ technology, it ensures optimal performance of your headphones. The enhancement in sound quality will be evident - the precise stereo imaging, robust bass, and remarkably clear high-hats will astound you.

Apogee Electronics Includes:

• Groove
• USB-A Cable (1 meter)
• USB-C Cable (1 meter)
• Carrying pouch
• Product booklet (Quick Start Guide, Warranty Information)

Apogee Electronics Features:

• USB 2.0 connection to Mac and PC
• 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
• Multi-color 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 aluminum build quality
• Built in the USA
• Educational Pricing

Apogee Electronics Specifications:

• 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: 117 dB a-weighted
• (119dB a-weighted-Anniversary Edition)
• Frequency response: 10 Hz – 20 K +/- 0.2 dB
• (10 Hz – 20 K +/- 0.1 dB-Anniversary Edition)
• Max output level: 225 mW into 30 Ohm, 40 mW into 600 Ohm
• 8 channel ESS DAC (4 DACs per channel)