Ferrum
Features
ESS Sabre ES9038PRO DAC chip paired with Ferrum's proprietary current-to-voltage (I/V) converter
Dynamic Digital Filtering (DDF) with exclusive filters by Signalyst/HQPlayer — more filters added via community interaction
Proprietary SERCE ARM chip delivers the shortest possible signal path, eliminating 5 redundant chips
MQA decoder and renderer supported across all digital inputs
Six digital inputs: USB-C, AES/EBU, coaxial S/PDIF, optical S/PDIF, ARC (TV with CEC), and I2S (PS Audio® compatible)
Truly balanced signal path throughout — RCA inputs are converted to balanced at the first active stage
Hi-res touchscreen with intuitive UX plus included remote control
HYPSOS-upgradeable via proprietary Ferrum Power Link (FPL) 4-pin connector for maximum performance
Analog volume control with bypass option and digital volume control for DAC operation
What's in the Box?
Warranty
Ferrum introduces the latest family member of WANDLA, WANDLA HP. Ferrum’s journey up the hifi chain brought them HYPSOS, their revolutionary hybrid power system, OOR, their flagship headphone amplifier, ERCO, their entry-level DAC, and WANDLA, their flagship DAC. What these products have in common is their upgradeability with HYPSOS. WANDLA HP resides comfortably in the space between entry and super flagship level for headphone enthusiasts.
WANDLA HP essentially is WANDLA with a great-sounding headphone amplifier. It will satisfy those who are seeking more than ERCO has to offer but are not ready for WANDLA in combination with OOR, being the super flagship option. Incorporating all great options and specifications from WANDLA, Ferrum’s engineers integrated a powerful and fully balanced composite IC headphone amplifier at the quality levels that come very close to those of OOR. As with all of Ferrum’s gear, you can reach for the stars by combining WANDLA HP with HYPSOS. It has the looks, it’s all about the music, and it’s a guaranteed head-turner.
Fully Balanced HP amplifier
WANDLA HP offers a fully balanced, composite IC headphone amplifier design, fine-tuned for WANDLA HP.
Dynamic
WANDLA HP’s headphone amplifier has an impressive dynamic range of 122 dB.
Finely tuned DA conversion
WANDLA HP is the latest example 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 HP has a selection of digital filters specially prepared for Ferrum by renowned filter-maker HQ Player. More will follow with future updates after interaction with WANDLA users.
Powerful
WANDLA HP’s headphone amplifier can output a hefty 3.5 Watts at 50 Ω (balanced).
Proprietary amplification
Fully balanced modified IC pre-amplifier, fine-tuned for WANDLA HP.
Tomorrow's High-End Audio Today
WANDLA HP leads the way for tomorrow's high-end, offering flagship audio quality at an unprecedented price level.
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.
Optimized Digital inputs
Specially programmed USB, and tuned coaxial and optical S/PDIF, AES, ARC (TV), and I2S ports, optimized for audio.
Truly Balanced
The whole signal path is truly balanced inside WANDLA HP. Even when using RCA inputs, the signal is converted to balanced on the first active stage of the input.
Ease of use
Newly developed hi-res touch screen with intuitive UX that is a dream to operate, including a remote control
Enhanced transparency
The whole design is focused on a balanced and very transparent sound signature, making listening fatigue a thing of the past.
Made for HYPSOS
WANDLA HP 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 4T voltage sensing, both components will perform to their absolute maximum, unleashing unheard-of musicality.
"With Dynamic Digital Filtering, DDF in short, digital filter maker Signalyst, famous for their HQPlayer app, created filters exclusively for Ferrum. At the introduction, WANDLA HP will feature two special filter options. We will engage with our community to make new filters available, one by one. Doing this, we create a new community of digital filter specialists by interaction with us and their WANDLA’s, in search of the best possible, tailor-made sound. This is truly unique to Ferrum, to the category of DA converters, and to the hifi community in general."
Marcin Hamerla
Founder and CEO HEM
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 HP comes with a carefully selected DC power adapter. To get the most out of WANDLA HP, you can connect it with HYPSOS using our proprietary Ferrum Power Link DC power cable. This FPL cable can be ordered separately.
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Physical Specifications | |
| Model | Ferrum WANDLA HP |
| Dimensions | 21.7 x 20.6 x 5 cm / 8.6″ x 8.1″ x 2.0″ (W×D×H) |
| Weight | 1.90 kg / 4.19 lb |
| Technical Specifications | |
| DAC Chip | ESS Sabre ES9038PRO |
| DAC Resolution | 768 kHz / 32 bit, DSD 512 |
| Operation | Fully balanced, proprietary IC power amp |
| MQA | Decoder and renderer (on all digital inputs) |
| Volume Control | Analogue with bypass option / digital for DAC operation only |
| Frequency Response (Analog Inputs) | 10 Hz – 200 kHz ±0.1 dB |
| DAC THD | -121 dB (0.00009%); THD+N: -115 dB (unweighted) |
| Analog Input THD | -123 dB @ 2 V RMS output level |
| DAC Output Crosstalk | -120 dB for 1 kHz, better than -100 dB for 20 Hz – 20 kHz |
| Audio Specifications | |
| THD Balanced | 0.00016% / -116 dB, 10 mW into 50 Ω 0.00020% / -114 dB, 100 mW into 50 Ω |
| THD Unbalanced | 0.00022% / -113 dB, 10 mW into 50 Ω 0.00022% / -113 dB, 100 mW into 50 Ω |
| Output Power Single Ended | 0.2 W into 300 Ω 1 W into 50 Ω 1.4 W into 32 Ω 1.5 W into 16 Ω |
| Output Power Balanced | 0.75 W into 300 Ω 3.5 W into 50 Ω 2.8 W into 32 Ω 1.5 W into 16 Ω |
| Dynamic Range | 122 dB (A-weighted, digital) 127 dB (A-weighted, analog) |
| HP Output Impedance | 0.5 Ω unbalanced 1 Ω balanced |
| Line Output Level | @0 dBFS, 1 kHz sine: 10 V RMS balanced, 5 V RMS unbalanced |
| Line Output Level (RED) | @0 dBFS, 1 kHz sine: 4 V RMS balanced, 2 V RMS unbalanced |
| Line Output Impedance | 22 Ω unbalanced 44 Ω balanced |
| Connectivity Specifications | |
| Digital Inputs | AES/EBU (up to 192 kHz / 24 bit, DoP 64) Optical S/PDIF (up to 96 kHz / 24 bit) Coaxial S/PDIF (up to 192 kHz / 24 bit, DoP 64) USB-C (up to 768 kHz / 32 bit, DSD 512, DoP 256) ARC (up to 192 kHz / 24 bit), TV input with CEC I2S (up to 768 kHz / 32 bit, DSD 512, DoP 256), PS Audio® compatible |
| Analog Inputs | RCA |
| Analog Input Vmax | 9.5 V RMS (2 – 3.5 V RMS recommended) |
| Analog Input Impedance | 47 kΩ |
| Line Outputs | Balanced XLR Unbalanced RCA |
| Power Specifications | |
| Power Consumption | 13 W idle (amp powered off) 18 W idle (amp powered on) 35 W max |
| Power Inputs | 5.5/2.5 mm DC connector, center positive Proprietary FPL 4-pin DC connector (FPL) 22–30 VDC |
| Power Adapter | 100–240 VAC to 24 VDC |
| Additional Information | |
| Remote Control | Included |