Apogee - Groove
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DAC Mac / PC ultra-compact to specifications worthy of the best DAC market, plug and play USB, convert audio formats to PCM 24bit / 192kHz without GUI or dedicated application, beautiful aluminum housing, manufactured in the USA by the world's leading AD / DA converters professionals. Listen to your music with studio quality.
ARTICLE N° 47230
Presentation
The Groove Apogee is a portable USB DAC and headphone amp that uses the high-quality audio technology of the most prestigious recording studios in the world and actually benefit your Mac or PC, giving you an amazing music listening experience. With the ESS Sabre technology with a resolution of 24 bit / 192 kHz, designs Constant Current DriveTM and Quad Sum DACTM, Groove will impress demanding audiophiles as well as music professionals.
Apogee Groove is the best DAC (Digital Converter / Analog) preamp and USB portable headset for listening to music from your Mac or PC. Groove uses the same audio quality that can be found in the most prestigious recording studios in the world and makes it available on your computer. Groove Connect the USB port of your computer and your headset or pair of speakers to the amplified audio output Groove. It's as simple as that. The output of Groove delivers sufficient power for any impedance and Constant Current Drive technology (operation by constant current) Apogee allows your headset to give the best of its ability. You will be impressed by the difference in the sound reproduction: the precision of the stereo image, punch bass and crystal clear treble
Apogee Groove is the best DAC (Digital Converter / Analog) preamp and USB portable headset for listening to music from your Mac or PC. Groove uses the same audio quality that can be found in the most prestigious recording studios in the world and makes it available on your computer. Groove Connect the USB port of your computer and your headset or pair of speakers to the amplified audio output Groove. It's as simple as that. The output of Groove delivers sufficient power for any impedance and Constant Current Drive technology (operation by constant current) Apogee allows your headset to give the best of its ability. You will be impressed by the difference in the sound reproduction: the precision of the stereo image, punch bass and crystal clear treble
Other features
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Apogee Groove
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DAC and headphone amp portable USB for Mac and PC
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High-end manufacturing aluminum
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Dimensions: 95 mm x 30 mm x 16 mm
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Weight: 45 grams
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Strengths :
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Mac and PC compatible via USB 2.0
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Resolution up to 24bit / 192kHz
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DAC (Digital Converter / Analog) ESS Sabre
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Improves listening to iTunes, Spotify, Deezer, etc ...
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Operation by Constant Current for perfect frequency response with any headphones
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Quad DAC Sum: four converters per channel for a maximum dynamic and extremely low distortion
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Asynchronous Clock
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Multi-color LED for status indication and level
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Specifications:
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D / A conversion:
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THD + N: -107 dB with 600 ohm load to 16 dBu
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THD + N: -100 dB with 30 ohm load to 10.5 dBu
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Dynamic Range: 117 dB A-weighted
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Frequency response: 10 Hz - 20 kHz +/- 0.2 dB
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Maximum output level: 225 mW at 30 ohms, 600 ohms under 40 mW
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ESS DAC 8 channel (4 DACs per channel)
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Package includes: Apogee Groove, 1 USB cable 30 cm, 1 carrying case, 1 Product booklet (Getting Started Guide, warranty information) and the instructions for downloading the software and complete documentation.
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Constant Current Drive Technology
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To get the most of each helmet ...
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The Constant Current Drive Groove output stage dynamically compensates for nonlinearities, electromechanical or acoustic, any connected headphones, resulting in lower distortion and a more linear frequency response. If you use earphones or "Hi fi" helmet, you will discover a new level of fidelity, clarity and detail.
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Quad DAC Sum
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The Groove also has a Quad Sum DAC design that uses four digital converters / A per channel to give the highest dynamics and distortion (THD + N) the lowest of all the devices in its class.
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Converter Technology N / A ESS Sabre
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The D / A converter 32 bit ESS Sabre Hyperstream 32, with time jitter suppressor, provides a dynamic unparalleled, ultra low distortion and unmatched audio clarity free of input jitter.
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What is a DAC and why is it important?
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If you are a music lover and you want to enjoy the best listening experience, an essential ingredient in the quality of your sound is digital / analog converter or DAC.
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DAC takes digital information from your computer or mobile device and translates them into analog sound that you can hear through headphones or speakers.
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All DAC is not the same
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Your computer has an integrated DAC, but without a high quality DAC such as Groove, you lose a lot of subtlety, detail and dimension of music you listen to, regardless of the headphones or speakers you use.
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System Requirements:
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Windows operating system:
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Computer: manufactured after January 2006
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Intel Core 2 1.6GHz or AMD equivalent
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Memory: 1 GB RAM minimum
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Windows 7 (32 and 64 bit)
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Windows 8 (32 and 64 bit)
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Windows 8.1 (32 and 64 bit)
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Connection and power: USB all available
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Audio Driver Software: register to download it from the Apogee website
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Operating System Mac OS:
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Computer: Mac Intel 1.5 GHz or faster
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Memory: 2GB RAM minimum, 4GB recommended
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Operating System: 10.8 or later
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Connection and power: USB all available
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Audio Driver Software: Mac Core Audio. No download or installation necessary
To find out more...
For 30 years, Apogee is an innovator and leader in the digital audio sector. From rock to classical, hip-hop to country to jazz and reggae, artists, producers and engineers réputésdu world's most rely on Apogee Hardware for GRAMMY award-winning recordings. Now, for the first time, the Apogee Groove takes the technology of recording studio and puts at your disposal a simple device to carry around, to offer you the ultimate listening experience.
The Groove Apogee is the best portable USB DAC and headphone amp for listening to music on your Mac or PC. The Groove brings
high quality audio technology of the most prestigious recording studios in the world to your laptop. Groove Connect the USB port of your computer and your headphones or powered speakers to the audio output of Groove. It's as simple as that. The output of
Groove provides ample power regardless of the impedance, and technology Constant Current Drive Apogee sounded optimally your helmet. You will be impressed by the difference in sound quality: accurate stereo image, punchy bass and amazingly clear hi
The Groove Apogee is the best portable USB DAC and headphone amp for listening to music on your Mac or PC. The Groove brings
high quality audio technology of the most prestigious recording studios in the world to your laptop. Groove Connect the USB port of your computer and your headphones or powered speakers to the audio output of Groove. It's as simple as that. The output of
Groove provides ample power regardless of the impedance, and technology Constant Current Drive Apogee sounded optimally your helmet. You will be impressed by the difference in sound quality: accurate stereo image, punchy bass and amazingly clear hi
