{"product_id":"ferrum-wandla-dac-headphone-amplifier","title":"Ferrum Wandla DAC \u0026 Headphone Amplifier","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Ferrum WANDLA HP combines a flagship‑grade DAC, premium preamplifier and a powerful fully balanced headphone amplifier in one compact, elegant unit. Built on the award‑winning WANDLA platform, it delivers exceptional transparency, dynamic range and musicality for both headphone and speaker listening. Designed for users who want more capability than ERCO offers but prefer a single‑box solution over pairing WANDLA with OOR, WANDLA HP brings tomorrow’s high‑end audio to a wider audience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFully balanced composite IC headphone amplifier, fine‑tuned for WANDLA\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUp to 3.5 W output power into 50 Ω (balanced) and 1 W single‑ended\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e122 dB headphone dynamic range\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eESS Sabre ES9038PRO DAC with up to 768 kHz\/32‑bit and DSD512 support\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDynamic Digital Filtering with filters created by HQ Player’s Jussi Laako\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSERCE ARM‑based digital audio system replacing five separate chips\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOptimised USB, coaxial, optical, AES, ARC and I2S digital inputs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTruly balanced signal path on XLR and balanced conversion from RCA\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAnalogue or digital volume control with bypass option\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHigh‑resolution touchscreen with intuitive user interface and remote control\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDesigned to pair seamlessly with Ferrum HYPSOS for maximum performance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEnhanced transparency and low listening fatigue\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCompact, modern design with a single 4.4 mm balanced headphone output\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDescription\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWANDLA HP builds on the acclaimed WANDLA DAC\/PREAMP by integrating a powerful, fully balanced headphone amplifier capable of delivering 3.5 W into 50 Ω. This makes it ideal for music lovers who want a single, elegant unit that handles both headphone and speaker listening without compromising on performance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAt the heart of WANDLA HP is Ferrum’s proprietary SERCE digital audio system. This ARM‑based platform processes all incoming digital data streams and replaces five separate chips, creating the shortest possible signal path for USB, ARC, I2S, coaxial and optical inputs. Combined with the ESS Sabre ES9038PRO DAC and Ferrum’s advanced current‑to‑voltage converter, the result is a level of transparency and musicality that rivals far more expensive systems.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDynamic Digital Filtering, with filters specially prepared for WANDLA by Jussi Laako of HQ Player, gives users multiple high‑end filter options with more to come through future updates. The analogue stage benefits from Ferrum’s experience developing the acclaimed OOR amplifier, ensuring a balanced, fatigue‑free sound signature.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA newly developed high‑resolution touchscreen and intuitive interface make operation effortless. WANDLA HP includes six digital inputs, an unbalanced analogue input, balanced XLR and unbalanced RCA outputs, and dual DC power inputs. It performs beautifully with its included power supply, and reaches even higher levels when paired with Ferrum’s HYPSOS using the proprietary FPL connection.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cpre style=\"font-family: Consolas, 'Courier New', monospace; font-size: 14px; white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003eSpecifications Ferrum WANDLA HP flagship DAC\/PREAMP\/HEADPHONE AMPLIFIER\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeadphone Section\u003c\/strong\u003e\nTHD balanced:\n0.00016 % \/ -116 dB, 10 mW into 50 Ω;\n0.00020 % \/ -114 dB, 100 mW into 50 Ω\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eTHD unbalanced:\u003c\/strong\u003e\n0.00022 % \/ -113 dB, 10 mW into 50 Ω;\n0.00022 % \/ -113 dB, 100 mW into 50 Ω\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eOutput Power Single Ended: \u003c\/strong\u003e1 W into 50 Ω\n\u003cstrong\u003eOutput Power Balanced: \u003c\/strong\u003e3.5 W into 50 Ω\n\u003cstrong\u003eDyn. Range:\u003c\/strong\u003e 122 dB\n\u003cstrong\u003eHP Output impedance: \u003c\/strong\u003e0.5 Ω unbalanced\n\u003cstrong\u003eHP Output impedance: \u003c\/strong\u003e1 Ω balanced\n\nOther\n\u003cstrong\u003eOperation: \u003c\/strong\u003eFully balanced, proprietary IC power amp\n\u003cstrong\u003eDAC chip: \u003c\/strong\u003eESS Sabre ES9038PRO\n\u003cstrong\u003eDAC resolution:\u003c\/strong\u003e 768k\/32bit, DSD 512\n\u003cstrong\u003eDigital inputs:\u003c\/strong\u003e\n- AES\/EBU (up to 196kHz\/24bit, DoP 64)\n- Optical S\/PDIF (up to 96kHz\/24bit)\n- Coaxial S\/PDIF (up to 192kHz\/24bit, DoP 64)\n- USB-C (up to 768kHz\/32bit, DSD 512, DoP 256)\n- ARC (up to 192kHz\/24bit), TV input with CEC\n- I2S (up to 768kHz\/32bit, DSD 512, DoP 256), PS Audio® compatible\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eMQA: \u003c\/strong\u003edecoder and renderer (on all digital inputs)\n\u003cstrong\u003eAnalog inputs:\u003c\/strong\u003e RCA\n\u003cstrong\u003eAnalog input Vmax:\u003c\/strong\u003e 9.5V RMS (2 – 3.5V RMS recommended)\n\u003cstrong\u003eAnalogue input imp:\u003c\/strong\u003e 47kΩ\n\u003cstrong\u003eLine outputs:\u003c\/strong\u003e balanced XLR; unbalanced RCA\n\u003cstrong\u003eVolume control: \u003c\/strong\u003eanalogue with bypass option \/ digital for DAC operation only\n\u003cstrong\u003eLine Output level:\u003c\/strong\u003e @0 dBFS, 1kHz sine 10 V RMS balanced, 5 V RMS unbalanced\n\u003cstrong\u003eLine Output level (RED):\u003c\/strong\u003e @0 dBFS, 1kHz sine 4 V RMS balanced, 2 V RMS unbalanced\n\u003cstrong\u003eFrequency response on analog inputs:\u003c\/strong\u003e 10Hz - 200kHz +\/- 0.1 dB\n\u003cstrong\u003eDAC THD: \u003c\/strong\u003e-121 dB (0.00009 %); THD+N: -115dB (unweighted)\n\u003cstrong\u003eAnalog input THD:\u003c\/strong\u003e -123 dB @ 2V RMS output level\n\u003cstrong\u003eDyn. range analog:\u003c\/strong\u003e 127 dB (A-weighted)\n\u003cstrong\u003eDyn. range digital:\u003c\/strong\u003e 122 dB (A-weighted)\n\u003cstrong\u003eDAC Output Crosstalk:\u003c\/strong\u003e -120 dB for 1kHz, better than -100 dB for 20Hz - 20kHz\n\u003cstrong\u003eLine Output impedance:\u003c\/strong\u003e 22 Ω unbalanced\n\u003cstrong\u003eLine Output impedance: \u003c\/strong\u003e44 Ω balanced\n\n\u003cstrong\u003ePower consumption:\u003c\/strong\u003e\n13 W idle (with amp powered off)\n18 W idle (with amp powered on)\n35 W max\n\n\u003cstrong\u003ePower inputs: \u003c\/strong\u003e5.5\/2.5 mm DC connector center positive\nproprietary FPL 4-pin DC connector (FPL)\n22-30 VDC\n\u003cstrong\u003ePower adapter:\u003c\/strong\u003e 100-240 VAC to 24 VDC\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 21.7 x 20.6 x 5 cm \/ 8.6 x 8.1 x 2.0 inch (WxDxH)\n\u003cstrong\u003eRemote control:\u003c\/strong\u003e included\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight: \u003c\/strong\u003e1.90 kg \/ 4.19 lbs\n\n\u003c\/pre\u003e","brand":"Ferrum Audio","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48560382869721,"sku":"Ferrum Wandla DAC \u0026 Headphone Amplifier","price":412000.0,"currency_code":"BDT","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1337\/7789\/files\/FerrumWANDLAHPDAC.webp?v=1776893230","url":"https:\/\/gearsforears.com\/products\/ferrum-wandla-dac-headphone-amplifier","provider":"Gears For Ears","version":"1.0","type":"link"}