{"product_id":"ferrum-wandla-2-0-fully-balanced-headphone-dac-preamp-open-box","title":"Ferrum WANDLA 2.0 Fully Balanced Headphone DAC\/Preamp (Open Box)","description":"\u003ch2\u003eWANDLA by Ferrum prepare to be converted by the real thing!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg class=\"center\" alt=\"Ferrum WANDLA Overview\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0065\/4432\/6771\/files\/168843845512842.webp?v=1692722971\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith \u003cstrong\u003eWANDLA\u003c\/strong\u003e, we are making a statement to the current and next generation of music lovers. WANDLA represents tomorrow’s standard of high end digital-to-analog conversion. Think of 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProprietary fully balanced modified IC pre-amplifier, fine tuned for WANDLA\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpecially programmed USB, and tuned coaxial and optical S\/PDIF, ARC and I2S ports, optimized for audio\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProprietary optimized ARM chip offers the shortest signal path possible, making 5 chips redundant.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncludes MQA® decoder\/renderer and digital filter selection\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProprietary Signalyst filters (two included at launch)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProprietary 4-pin Ferrum connector for HYPSOS\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBalanced XLR and unbalanced RCA line outputs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDigital and Analogue volume control\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEES Sabre ES9038PRO with three filter settings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRemote control included\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg class=\"center\" alt=\"Ferrum WANDLA Internal\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0065\/4432\/6771\/files\/ferrum-wandla.4.jpg?v=1692721855\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTomorrow’s High End Audio Today\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eAs The Converter WANDLA leads the way for tomorrow’s high end at tentative price levels. WANDLA offers flagship audio quality at an unprecedented price.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinely tuned DA conversion\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eWANDLA is the embodiment of Ferrum’s digital know-how and their in house developed analogue audio and electrical technology. The ESS Sabre ES9038PRO current to voltage (I\/V) converter is fine-tuned to perform to its maximum.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOptimized ARM\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eOptimized ARM chip offers shortest signal path possible making 5 chips redundant. Includes MQA® decoder and renderer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDynamic Digital Filtering\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eWANDLA has seven ESS digital filters to choose from as standard and, as a world first, lets its audience vote the best from a total of eight WANDLA filters, created for Ferrum by renowned filter-maker HQ Player\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOptimized Digital inputs\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eSpecially programmed USB, and tuned coaxial and optical S\/PDIF, ARC (TV) and I2S ports, optimized for audio\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTruly Balanced\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eThe signal path stays truly balanced using the XLR inputs and becomes truly balanced using the RCA inputs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEnhanced transparency\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eThe whole design is focused on a balanced and very transparent sound signature, making listening fatigue something of the past.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMade for HYPSOS\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eWhile WANDLA performs very good right out of the box it is made to excel above and beyond when used together with HYPSOS. Using the proprietary Ferrum Power Link (FPL) connection both components will perform to their maximum, unleashing unheard of musicality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg class=\"center\" alt=\"Ferrum WANDLA Front View\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0065\/4432\/6771\/files\/1-WANDLA_front_EISA.jpg?v=1692721974\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnique output cable design: two wires delivering the power and two wires providing the feedback to ensure flat voltage at every moment. We named this technique Ferrum Power Link (FPL) and it eliminates the harmful effects of the cable's resistance effectively improving transient response. The current delivery speed at the powered device's input is significantly improved.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWANDLA comes with a carefully selected DC power adapter. To get the most out of WANDLA you can connect it with HYPSOS using our proprietary Ferrum Power Link DC power cable. 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