Ferrum Audio Wandla GoldenSound Edition D/A-Converter

Ferrum WANDLA GoldenSound Edition - A revolution in sound design

Ferrum has made a name for itself in the world of high-fidelity audio by developing innovative solutions for sound optimization. Their first product, a power supply, set new standards by significantly improving the sound quality of other devices and adapting it to individual preferences through precise fine-tuning. Now Ferrum has launched the WANDLA GoldenSound Edition, a DAC (digital-to-analog converter) that impresses with its advanced features and flexibility.

Power supplies and Oor amplifiers

Ferrum's first product was a power supply that caused a stir with its ability to improve the sound of other devices. It not only offered an improved power supply, but also allowed for fine tuning that made the sound customizable. With the Oor amplifier, Ferrum brought another masterpiece to the market. The Oor offers a bypass mode that delivers a different sound than the active volume control mode, allowing for even more precise sound control.

WANDLA: The powerful converter

The WANDLA DAC is revolutionary because it has enough processing power to calculate some of the most sophisticated filters developed by Jussi Laako, the developer of HQPlayer, in real time. This integration enables exceptional sound quality and flexibility.

Setting new standards with the GoldenSound Edition

The WANDLA GoldenSound Edition brings with it a multitude of new features that are located in both the software and the hardware.

Software features

Spatial Enhancement

• This feature increases the width and depth of the soundstage and improves the separation of individual elements without changing the frequency response. It is not simply an echo effect or crossfeed, but a profound sound improvement. The Spatial Enhancement mode is available in two versions: for headphones and speakers.

Tube Mode

• Tube Mode mimics the sound profile of typical tube amplifiers. This is not done through an equalizer, but through a deep reconfiguration of the hardware by the software. This gives the sound a warm, harmonious quality that is characteristic of tube amplifiers.

Impact+

• Impact+ is an equalizer profile that aims to increase the punch of music without overwhelming the listener with excessive bass. It gives the music a powerful presence and dynamics.

All three software functions can be used simultaneously, allowing unparalleled flexibility and adaptability.

Hardware features

Increased Digital Headroom

• Modern music productions tend to push the volume to the maximum possible while neglecting dynamics. The WANDLA GS Edition offers an additional 3dB of headroom to avoid distortion and support the newly added software modes without any loss of quality.

Hardware Level Voltage Adjustment

• WANDLA offers a high output level that could overwhelm many amplifiers. The previous software-based control could potentially affect the dynamic range. The GoldenSound Edition now performs this adjustment at the hardware level to maintain the full dynamic range and prevent overloading of the subsequent amplifiers.

Diverse connection options

WANDLA offers an impressive range of connections, making it one of the most flexible DACs on the market. Connections include HDMI Arc, I2S, AES and USB-C, to name a few. This variety allows for seamless integration into a wide range of audio systems and ensures maximum connectivity.

The ultimate end-game DAC

The WANDLA GoldenSound Edition from Ferrum sets new standards in the world of digital-to-analog converters. With its advanced software and hardware features, it offers unparalleled sound quality and flexibility. Whether by increasing the sound stage, replicating tube amplifiers or increasing the musical punch - the WANDLA GS Edition meets the highest demands and is therefore the ultimate end-game DAC for audiophiles and sound enthusiasts.

TECHNICAL DATA

• Operation: Fully symmetrical, proprietary power amplifier IC
• DAC chip: ESS Sabre ES9038PRO
• DAC resolution: 768 kHz/32 bit, DSD 256

digital inputs

• 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 - dependent on user's optical cable and transmitter)
• S/PDIF coaxial (up to PCM 192 kHz/24 bit, DoP 64)
• USB (up to PCM 768 kHz/32 bit, DSD 256, DoP 256)
• ARC (up to PCM 192 kHz/24 bit), TV input with CEC
• I2S (up to PCM 768 kHz/32 bit, DSD 256, DoP 256), PS Audio compatible
• MQA®: Decoder and renderer (for all digital inputs)
• Analog inputs: RCA
• Analog input Vmax:
• 9.5 V RMS (2-3.5 V RMS recommended)
• Analog input Imp: 47 kO
• Line outputs: balanced XLR; unbalanced RCA
• Volume control: analog with bypass option / digital only for DAC operation
• Output level: @0 dBFS, 1 kHz sine 9.3 V RMS balanced, 4.65 V RMS unbalanced
• Frequency response: 10 Hz - 200 kHz +/- 0.1 dB
  

Analog inputs

• DAC THD: -121 dB (0.00009%); THD+N: -115 dB (unweighted)
• Analog input THD: -123 dB at 2 V RMS output level
• Dynamic range analogue: 127 dB (A-weighted)
• Digital dynamic range: 127 dB (A-weighted)
• Crosstalk: -120 dB at 1 kHz, better than -100 dB at 20 Hz -20 kHz
• Output impedance: 22 O unbalanced
• Output impedance: 44 O symmetrical
• Power consumption: 10 W idle / 15 W maximum
• Power inputs: 5.5/2.5 mm DC connector, center positive
  Proprietary 4-pin FPL DC connector (FPL)
  22-30VDC
• Power adapter: 100-240 VAC to 24 VDC
• Dimensions:
  21.7 x 20.6 x 5 cm
  (WxDxH) 8.6 x 8.1 x 2.0 inches
  Weight: 1.8kg