Apogee Don
Member of the Trade: Apogee
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how do you set the settings for high impedence phones like the k701 and hd600 on windows.
sounds a bit undriven compared to my other amp.
oh sure it definitely can pump out lots of volume to ear deafening levels but it doesn't sound as if its alive.
maybe im not use to it yet so ill have to give it more time.
is there a setting for higher impedence cans like some amps have?
this thing is too simple that im starting to think its complicated.
like how i dislike itunes and prefer to just drag and drop.
There aren't any special adjustments or settings for high-impedance vs low-impedance headphones. That's one of the main benefits of the current-drive design; it adapts its performance depending on the headphones you plug in so that it works very well with headphones from low-impedance to high-impedance without having to futz with settings or run at a near-zero output impedance. Complicated design for us, simple operation for you.
If it's putting out lots of level and sounding crisp and clear, then I'm guessing it is working correctly. The sound quality is very much "alive" to my ears, but as with anything, YMMV. Maybe try a few different headphones and see if you prefer it with one versus another.
It's funny that Adorama currently has two bundle deals - the Shure SE535 & Apogee Groove for $550 or the Shure SE425 & Apogee Groove for $410 - but Apogee doesn't recommend using the Groove with multi-driver balanced armature in-ear monitors.
I just bought a pair of SE425's myself, which has lessened my interest in the Groove since I want to get a portable DAC/Amp that could be used with all my headphones.
Hmm... yeah, that might be a little questionable. I should probably talk to them about that - thanks for pointing it out. I've never tried a Groove with those models specifically so I'm not sure how well it works in practice (maybe they have?), but like you said, with some models the frequency response can get a little skewed when the current-drive amp tries to compensate for multiple BA drivers and a crossover network. Sounds like that's what was happening with the SE846's that studiom mentioned above.