Ferrum Audio WANDLA DAC Pre-amplifier

Ferrum Audio WANDLA DAC Pre-amplifier

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WANDLA
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Features

  • Fully balanced DAC/PREAMP design
  • Proprietary modified IC pre-amplifier
  • Optimized USB, coaxial, optical, S/PDIF, ARC, and I2S ports
  • Proprietary ARM chip for shortest signal path
  • MQA decoder/renderer and digital filter selection
  • Proprietary Signalyst filters (2 included)
  • 4-pin Ferrum connector for HYPSOS
  • Balanced XLR and unbalanced RCA outputs
  • Digital and analog volume control
  • EES Sabre ES9038PRO with 3 filter settings
  • Remote control included

Specifications

DAC chip ESS Sabre ES9038PRO
DAC resolution 768 kHz/32-bit, DSD 512
Digital inputs • USB (up to PCM 768 kHz/32-bit, DSD 512, DoP 256)
• I2S (up to PCM 768 kHz/32-bit, DSD 512, DoP 256),    PS Audio® compatible
• ARC (up to PCM 192 kHz/24-bit), TV input with CEC
• AES/EBU (up to PCM 192 kHz/24-bit, DoP 64)
• Optical S/PDIF (up to PCM 96 kHz/24-bit guaranteed; should work up to PCM 192 kHz/24-bit and DoP 64 – depends of user’s optical cable and transmitter)
• Coaxial S/PDIF (up to PCM 192 kHz/24-bit, DoP 64)
MQA® decoder and renderer (on all digital inputs)
Analog inputs RCA
Analog input Vmax 9.5 VRMS (2–3.5 VRMS recommended)
Analogue input imp. 47 kΩ
Line outputs balanced XLR; unbalanced RCA
Volume control analogue with bypass option / digital for DAC operation only
Output level @0 dBFS, 1 kHz sine 10 VRMS balanced, 5 VRMS unbalanced
Frequency response 10 Hz – 200 kHz +/- 0.1 dB
DAC THD -121 dB (0,00009%); THD+N: -115 dB (unweighted)
Analog input THD -123 dB @ 2 VRMS output level
Dyn. range analog 127 dB (A-weighted)
Dyn. range digital 127 dB (A-weighted)
Crosstalk -120 dB for 1 kHz, better than -100 dB for 20 Hz -20 kHz
Output impedance 22 Ω unbalanced
Output impedance 44 Ω balanced
Power consumption 10 W idle / 15 W max
Power inputs 22-30 VDC
• proprietary FPL 4-pin DC connector (FPL)
• 5.5/2.5 mm DC connector centre positive
Power adapter 100-240 VAC to 24 VDC
Dimensions 21.7 cm x 20.6 cm x 5 cm / 8.6″ x 8.1″ x 2.0″
Weight 1.8 kg / 3.97 lb

Description

WANDLA

With WANDLA, we are making a statement to the current and next generation of music lovers. WANDLA represents tomorrow’s standard of high end digital-to-analog conversion. Think of WANDLA like a Formula 1 racing car. Like the F1 constructor’s team building the best racing car, Ferrum created the best engine for The Converter.

SERCE

Digital audio system module – Our optimized ARM chip offers the shortest signal path possible, making 5 chips redundant. Includes MQA decoder/renderer and digital filter selection.

Tomorrow’s High End Audio Today

As The Converter WANDLA leads the way for tomorrow’s high end offering flagship audio quality at an unprecedented price.

Finely tuned DA conversion

WANDLA is the latest exemplar of Ferrum’s digital know-how and our in-house-developed analogue audio and electrical technology. The ESS Sabre ES9038PRO combined with Ferrum’s advanced new current-to-voltage (I/V) converter compares to units many times its price.

Dynamic Digital Filtering

WANDLA has three ESS digital filters to choose as standard and, as a world first, two digital filters created for Ferrum by renowned filter-maker Signalyst, know for their HQPlayer app. More filters will follow after interacting with WANDLA users.

Optimized Digital inputs

Specially programmed USB, and tuned coaxial and optical S/PDIF, ARC (TV) and I2S ports, optimized for audio.

Made for HYPSOS

WANDLA performs beautifully right out of the box, but you can take its performance above and beyond when pairing it with HYPSOS. Using the proprietary Ferrum Power Link (FPL) connection with 4TSD voltage sensing, both components will perform to their absolute maximum, unleashing unheard-of musicality.

Truly Balanced

The signal path stays truly balanced using the XLR inputs and becomes truly balanced using the RCA inputs.

Ease of use

Newly developed hi-res touch screen with intuitive UX that is a dream to operate, including remote control.

Enhanced transparency

 The whole design is focussed on a balanced and very transparent sound signature, making listening fatigue something of the past

Proprietary amplification

Fully balanced modified IC pre-amplifier, fine tuned for WANDLA.

Unique output cable design

two wires delivering the power and two wires providing the feedback to ensure flat voltage at every moment. We named this technique Ferrum Power Link (FPL) and it eliminates the harmful effects of the cable’s resistance effectively improving transient response. The current delivery speed at the powered device’s input is significantly improved. WANDLA comes with a carefully selected DC power adapter. To get the most out of WANDLA you can connect it with HYPSOS using our proprietary Ferrum Power Link DC power cable. This FPL cable can be ordered separately

Additional information

Colour

Black

Warranty

 

Backed with a 2-year Ferrum Audio warranty

 

 

 

 

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Delivery Information

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