The brand and systems
Who distributes Ferrum in Hong Kong?
Aria Audio is the exclusive Ferrum distributor for Hong Kong and Macaucarrying the full range: BROEN, WANDLA, OOR, ERCO Gen 2 and HYPSOSBook a showroom demo on WhatsApp
Where is Ferrum designed and made?
Ferrum is a Polish brand, launched in 2020 with HYPSOSThe whole range is designed and made in-house in Pruszków, near Warsaw
Why is every Ferrum the same size?
Every unit measures 21.7 × 20.6 × 5 cmso they stack, taking the desk space of oneStart with one, then add HYPSOS, OOR or BROEN
Which set-up should I start with?
Headphone starter｜ERCO Gen 2DAC and headphone amp in one｜WANDLA HPFlagship headphone｜WANDLA + OOR + HYPSOS Dual OutputActive speakers or stereo｜WANDLA or WANDLA GoldenSound Gen 2Add streaming｜BROENAsk Us on WhatsApp for pairing advice
BROEN network streaming transport
Does BROEN have a built-in DAC?
No. BROEN is a purely digital network streaming transportIt connects to an external DAC, such as WANDLA or ERCO Gen 2, or the DAC you already own
Does BROEN work with other brands' DACs?
Yes. BROEN has AES/EBU, coaxial, optical, I2S and two USB outputsControl from WANDLA's screen and remote needs WANDLA's Ferrum Streaming Control Technology
Which streaming services does BROEN support?
BROEN runs Volumio OS 4with Spotify Connect, TIDAL Connect, Qobuz Connect, AirPlay, UPnP / DLNA and internet radioIt also plays music from USB drives, its internal SSD and a NAS
Do I need BROEN for Ferrum Streaming Control Technology (FSCT)?
No. FSCT comes with the WANDLA 2.0.0 firmware, a free update for every WANDLAConnect BROEN, a macOS or Windows computer, or a Volumio device over USBand WANDLA shows the track info and controls playback by touchscreen or remote
WANDLA DAC/preamp
WANDLA, WANDLA GoldenSound Gen 2 and WANDLA HP: what's the difference?
All three share the same conversion coreWANDLA｜the pure DAC/preampGoldenSound Gen 2｜adds Impact+, Tube Mode and Spatial EnhancementWANDLA HP｜adds a fully balanced headphone amp
Can I upgrade my WANDLA to the GoldenSound Edition?
Yes. Ferrum offers a Converting Plugin for original WANDLA ownersand GoldenSound Edition owners can update to Gen 2 firmware free of chargeAsk Us on WhatsApp for details
Can WANDLA connect straight to speakers?
WANDLA has balanced XLR and RCA outputs with analogue volume controlso it can feed active speakers directly, or any power amp for passive speakers
HYPSOS hybrid power system
Is HYPSOS compatible with my equipment?
HYPSOS powers equipment that runs on direct current (DC), provided that· its supply voltage is 5–30V· its maximum consumption is 80W· its DC socket fits one of Ferrum's cablesHYPSOS cannot power equipment that needs alternating current (AC)If in doubt, WhatsApp us and we'll check for you
How much will HYPSOS improve my system?
It depends on several factorsThe best way to find out is to hear HYPSOS in your own systemBook a showroom demo on WhatsApp
Can I order a DC cable with a non-standard plug?
Yes, as long as a high-quality plug of that type can be sourcedFerrum holds high standards and won't make cables with poor-quality plugs
Should I use standby or the main switch on HYPSOS?
Day to day, leaving HYPSOS in standby is fineIf it won't be used for a long time, such as while travelling, switch it off at the main switch
Can I replace the standard HYPSOS fuse with a better one?
Yes, as long as the new fuse has the same ratings as the original
Why doesn't the HYPSOS display show the power drawn?
Some components draw so little current that it falls below HYPSOS's measuring rangeThis doesn't affect how HYPSOS performs
Can HYPSOS power more than one component?
Yes, if they run at the same voltage and draw no more than 80W combinedChoose HYPSOS Dual Output, or connect two components with the Ferrum Power SplitterOn the Dual Output, four-terminal sensing (4TSD) is active on the main output only
OOR headphone amplifier
Will OOR suit my headphones?
OOR drives almost every dynamic and planar headphone on the marketincluding High-End models such as ABYSS AB-1266 Phi TC and the HIFIMAN SusvaraOOR is not suitable for electrostatic headphones
Balanced or single-ended: which is better?
In general, balanced gives a larger signal (+6dB) and better noise immunitybut single-ended is not as bad as some believe
Can OOR drive speakers?
OOR is designed for headphones, but can play speakers at low volumeBear in mind that speakers usually need far more power than headphones
OOR gets warm. Is that normal?
Yes. OOR's heatsink sits in the baseso the bottom runs warmest, and that's completely normal
Power and signal are connected, but there's no sound?
Check the headphone cable is fully plugged inand select the right input with the far-left input knob
ERCO Gen 2 headphone DAC/amp
Do I need a driver to use ERCO with my computer?
Not on macOS or LinuxOn Windows ERCO works without one, but Ferrum's own driver gives the best experienceDownload it from ferrum.audio/support
Why does ERCO use USB-C?
USB-C is fast becoming the universal connectorand Ferrum sees it as the most future-proof choice
Can ERCO be used with a remote?
ERCO is a desktop headphone DAC, always within reachso it has no remote. For remote control, choose WANDLA HP
Which DAC chip does ERCO use?
ERCO Gen 2 uses the ESS Sabre ES9028PRO
