Yes, it will.
But, I think you'll want to seriously start saving your pennies for the next setup, a desktop setup, after purchase of the Groove.
Apogee Groove Dac / Headphone Amp
Yes, it will.
But, I think you'll want to seriously start saving your pennies for the next setup, a desktop setup, after purchase of the Groove.
MarkF786
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Or save your pennies to buy a Chord Mojo which can drive the HD800s, is still portable, and sounds better than many more expensive desktop setups.
My Groove has been unused since I got my Mojo. Between my Mojo and my DragonFly Black (for when I want something more portal to use with my iPhone), my desire for headphone DACs & amps is assuaged.
^ I agree, and note where it sits in my signature 
But I think it is beyond the budget of the person, today. He was looking to buy something immediately (he posted more information in a couple of other threads), so he can use his HD800S.
But I think it is beyond the budget of the person, today. He was looking to buy something immediately (he posted more information in a couple of other threads), so he can use his HD800S.
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how much interest would there be in me reviewing one of these?
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Have been using the HD650 with the Groove for about 2-3 weeks. Very happy however I don't have anything really to compare it to. I just purchased the HD800S so I can do a direct comparison when the new headphones come in. I will still keep the Apogee Groove however just for the fact that it is so small and portable and easy to use. Honestly its a great little device that has the great simple "just works" feeling from an apple device, which I love.
Great purchase and Im very happy.
Great purchase and Im very happy.
MarkF786
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One disappointment I've had is th lack of support for multi driver IEMs, which means you I needed to buy another DAC/amp.
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I have a HD800s to and i wonder if i should buy the Groove for them. Apogee assure me than it 100% drive HD800s. Are you agree with this opinion?
MarkF786
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From Apogee's knowledge base:
"Apogee does not recommend the Apogee Groove for use with multi-driver balanced armature in-ear monitors. Due to the design of the balanced armature drivers and crossover networks used in this type of headphone, the Groove’s Constant Current Drive amplifier technology may result in uneven frequency response when used with certain models."
I've tried it myself with SE425 and SE846 IEMs and indeed the frequency response is very uneven, with the drivers being driven at different levels.
"Apogee does not recommend the Apogee Groove for use with multi-driver balanced armature in-ear monitors. Due to the design of the balanced armature drivers and crossover networks used in this type of headphone, the Groove’s Constant Current Drive amplifier technology may result in uneven frequency response when used with certain models."
I've tried it myself with SE425 and SE846 IEMs and indeed the frequency response is very uneven, with the drivers being driven at different levels.
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hmmm curious. to me that sounds like an impedance thing. ive noticed that adding impedance is usually beneficial but to things with a crossover there can be wild sound changes. still ive never before seen a company specifically say, don't use this product with IEM's with crossovers.
MarkF786
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It's the nature of Constant Current Drive amplifiers.
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Got my HD800S earlier today, can confirm that the Apogee Groove does indeed drive them fine. They sound fantastic. Im sure it is not a perfect pairing, but its a great portable solution. I think the best part about the Groove is that its super sleek and compact (unlike the chord mojo), plug and play, and only has 2 buttons. Simple and just works. I love it. Still my favorite HiFi purchase.
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what is your protable set up, just I noticed they say it isn't usbotg compatable and I assume youre not carrying a laptop in your pocket?
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