Ferrum BROEN Network Streaming Transport

With BROEN we have created a truly unique streaming proposition following all of Ferrum’s core values. Like we did with HYPSOS, BROEN’s design starts at the very beginning of any digital transport, a sequence of zeros and ones and keeps it as clean as it possibly can. From beginning to end. 

 

This meant going back to the digital drawing board and create a new digital heart for BROEN, called SERCE DDC. While keeping the in- and output domains perfectly separated and the audio outputs isolated, we also introduced an SFP socket to give our community the ultimate choice in digital connectivity, offering wireless as standard, plus electrical (RJ45 ethernet) and optical (SFP) options for communication with the home network. Supporting the most relevant streaming options, we also offer an internal SSD slot for physical storage of your music files. Last but not least BROEN is expandable with WANDLA to create the ultimate streaming DAC combo and upgradable with HYPSOS. WANDLA like a Formula 1 racing car. Like the F1 constructor’s team building the best racing car, Ferrum created the best engine for The Converter.

Made for Streaming

BROEN is Powered by Volumio. This means you get full access to the Volumio streaming ecosystem, loved by more than half a million users, with Spotify & Spotify Connect, TIDAL & TIDAL Connect, Qobuz & Qobuz Connect, AirPlay, UPnP/DLNA renderer, web radios, CD playback, multi-room playback, AI-powered SuperSearch, Infinity Playback, and extended album/artist metadata.

Made for HYPSOS

BROEN 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 4TSD voltage sensing, both components will perform to their absolute maximum, unleashing unheard-of musicality.

Made for WANDLA

While you can control BROEN perfectly from your smartphone, tablet and computer, BROEN seamlessly integrates with WANDLA using our FSCT. Artist and title information will be displayed on WANDLA’s screen and can be controlled with a finger’s touch on WANDLA’s screen or remote.

Made for the Future

With BROEN you get over-the-air (OTA) firmware updates, and a plugin capable platform. Apart from including an internal SSD slot, we’ve added an SFP slot where you have the option of using a standard SFP ethernet module or an SFP optical module to connect to an SFP switch keeping noise to an absolute minimum when connecting to the outside world. These features will keep BROEN up to date and future proof for many more years to come.

With BROEN you get abundant options to connect your digital streaming sources to the digital output of your preference, be it AES/EBU, S/PDIF coaxial, S/PDIF optical, I2S and USB (A+C). For connection with your home network we offer WiFi per standard and RJ45 ethernet or SFP digital as optional. We even offer an on screen display output.

Combining BROEN with WANDLA opens a true Streaming Pandora’s Box. With support of our Ferrum Streaming Control Technology WANDLA enables the ultimate way of controlling BROEN via it’s touchscreen and remote. Furthermore this combination elevates BROEN to a flagship level streaming proposition, giving its users the best Ferrum has to offer today.

BROEN comes with a carefully selected DC power adapter. To get the most out of BROEN you can connect it with HYPSOS using our proprietary Ferrum Power Link DC power cable. This FPL cable can be ordered separately.