Ferrum Audio WANDLA HP DAC/Preamp with Headphone amplifier

The Ferrum Audio WANDLA HP is an impressive new development in the field of high-end audio technology, which was specially designed for demanding music lovers. The device combines first-class digital-analog conversion (DAC) with a powerful headphone amplifier and thus offers a compact 'all-in-one' solution for everyone who appreciates the highest sound quality. With its elegant and functional design, the WANDLA HP brings the incomparable sound of a studio setup into the living room at home.

A symbiosis of DAC and headphone amplifier

At the heart of the WANDLA HP is the ESS Sabre ES9038PRO DAC chip, known for its exceptional sound quality. This digital-to-analog converter enables extremely high resolution up to 768 kHz at 32 bits and supports DSD 512, ensuring lossless and detailed music playback. The WANDLA HP's digital signal processing is supported by SERCE technology - an advanced ARM-based platform that ensures maximum efficiency and minimal signal loss. By combining these components, Ferrum Audio succeeds in achieving impressive clarity and precision in the sound image that will delight even the most demanding listeners.

The integrated headphone amplifier is fully symmetrical and delivers up to 3.5 watts of power at 50 ohms. This power is enough to drive even the most demanding headphones without any problems. The symmetrical architecture minimizes distortion and ensures a clean, unadulterated sound. The dynamic range of 122 dB guarantees outstanding sound dynamics that make every detail of the music audible - from the deepest bass to the highest treble.

Versatile connection options for maximum flexibility

The WANDLA HP offers a wide range of inputs that allow for easy integration into various audio environments. Digital inputs include USB-C, AES/EBU, S/PDIF (coaxial and optical) and I2S. This variety of connection options allows the device to be used with almost any source, be it a computer, a CD player or a network streamer. There are also analog RCA inputs so that classic analog signal sources can also be connected.

Thanks to the support of the Audio Return Channel (ARC), the WANDLA HP can even be integrated into home cinema setups. This opens up the possibility of using the device's outstanding DAC and headphone amplifier for TV sound as well, taking the experience of films and series to a new level.

SERCE technology for optimized sound processing

A special feature of the WANDLA HP is SERCE technology, a specially developed ARM-based platform for digital signal processing. This technology is characterized by its extremely short signal path, which maximizes the efficiency of data processing and minimizes distortion. In combination with specially adapted digital filters developed by Jussi Laako of HQ Player, the WANDLA HP achieves unprecedented sound fidelity. The result is an extremely precise and transparent sound that reproduces the music as it was originally recorded.

Expandable performance through HYPSOS

For even more sonic performance, the WANDLA HP can be combined with the HYPSOS power supply from Ferrum Audio. The HYPSOS system uses Ferrum Power Link (FPL) technology to further optimize the power supply to the device. This results in improved signal stability and even clearer playback. This combination further refines the sound character of the WANDLA HP, making it an excellent choice for audiophiles who want to get the most out of their audio equipment.

User-friendly design and intuitive operation

Despite its advanced technology, the WANDLA HP places great emphasis on user-friendliness. The device is equipped with a high-resolution touchscreen display that enables simple and intuitive operation. The user interface has been designed so that all important functions can be accessed quickly without having to search through long menus. In addition, a remote control is included so that the user has full control over the device, regardless of whether they are using it for speaker operation or for listening with headphones.

Why the Ferrum Audio WANDLA HP is an excellent choice

The WANDLA HP from Ferrum Audio combines excellent workmanship, innovative technology and elegant design in a compact format. The combination of the award-winning DAC chip, the advanced SERCE platform and the powerful headphone amplifier makes it an ideal solution for anyone who wants to enjoy their music collection in the best possible quality. Thanks to the versatile connection options, it can be flexibly integrated into any audio setup, be it in the living room, home studio or home cinema.

The possibility of expanding the device with the HYPSOS system shows Ferrum Audio's future orientation. The modular expandability ensures that the WANDLA HP not only meets the current but also future needs of users. Ferrum Audio thus ensures that the investment in the WANDLA HP retains its value in the long term.

TECHNICAL DATA

headphone amplifier

• THD balanced: 0.00016% / -116 dB (at 10 mW in 50 O)
• THD unbalanced: 0.00022% / -113 dB (at 10 mW in 50 O)
• Output power SE: 1 W in 50 O
• Output power Bal.: 3.5 W in 50 O
• Dynamic range: 122 dB
• Output impedance HP: 0.5 O (unbalanced), 1 O (balanced)
• Frequency response: 3 Hz - 900 kHz

DAC

• DAC chip: ESS Sabre ES9038PRO
• Resolution: 768k/32bit, DSD 256
• Digital inputs:
  
  • AES/EBU (up to 192 kHz/24bit, DoP 64)
  • Optical S/PDIF (up to 96 kHz/24bit)
  • Coaxial S/PDIF (up to 192 kHz/24bit, DoP 64)
  • USB-C (up to 768 kHz/32bit, DSD 256)
  • ARC (up to 192 kHz/24bit, TV input with CEC)
  • I2S (up to 768 kHz/32bit, DSD 256), PS Audio® compatible
  • MQA: Decoder and renderer (on all digital inputs) with bypass mode

Analog inputs

• RCA
• Maximum input voltage: 9.5 V RMS (recommended: 2 – 3.5 V RMS)
• Input impedance: 47 kO
• Line outputs: balanced XLR, unbalanced RCA

Further specifications

• Frequency response (analog inputs): 10 Hz - 200 kHz ± 0.1 dB
• THD DAC: -121 dB (0.00009 %)
• Analog dynamic range: 127 dB (A-weighted)
• Dynamic range digital: 122 dB (A-weighted)
• Power consumption: 13 W (idle, amplifier off) / 18 W (idle, amplifier on) / 35 W max.
• Dimensions: 8.6 x 8.1 x 2.0 inch (WxDxH)
• Weight: 1.9 kg