The Ferrum ERCO Gen 2 is a fully balanced headphone DAC and preamplifier that bridges the gap to Ferrum's flagship WANDLA converter through updated analog circuitry and SERCE DSP firmware. Featuring an upgraded I/V conversion stage and an HQ Apodizing digital filter, it supports high-resolution playback up to PCM 768 kHz and DSD 512 as well as full MQA decoding. Built on a discrete/IC hybrid design with a fully balanced signal path, it offers 4.4 mm balanced and 6.35 mm single-ended headphone jacks alongside XLR and RCA line outputs. With three digital inputs and one analog input, ERCO Gen 2 can also be upgraded using the proprietary Ferrum Power Link (FPL) connection when paired with the HYPSOS Hybrid Power System for peak musical performance.
| Frequency response | 10 Hz – 30 kHz (±0,05 dB), 10 Hz – 200 kHz (±1 dB) |
|---|---|
| Input impedance | 47 kΩ |
| Power consumption | V nečinnosti (Idle) < 15 W |
| Analogue Inputs | RCA (odporúčaná úroveň Red Book 2 Vrms, podpora úrovne PRO) |
| Net weight | 1,8 kg (3,97 lbs) |
| Line Inputs | Symetrický XLR, Nesymetrický RCA (oba úroveň Red Book: 4 Vrms symetrický / 2 Vrms nesymetrický) |
| Headphone Output | Symetrický 4,4 mm (TRRRS), Nesymetrický 6,35 mm (TRS) |
| Output power (balanced) | 1,2 W @ 300 Ω, 6,1 W @ 50 Ω |
| DSD Sample Rates | 2,8224 / 3,072 / 5,6448 / 6,144 / 11,2896 / 12,288 / 22,5792 / 24,576 MHz |
| Dimensions (W × H × D) | 21,7 cm × 20,6 cm × 5,0 cm (8,6" × 8,1" × 2,0") |
| Output Impedance (Single-Ended) | 44 Ω (predzosilňovač) |
| Output Impedance (Headphones) | < 0,3 Ω |
| Power Adapter | 100 – 240 V AC na 22 – 30 V DC |
| Power Inputs | 5,5 / 2,5 mm DC konektor (kladný stred), vlastný FPL 4-pinový DC konektor (FPL) |
| Volume Control | Analógové s možnosťou bypassu (bypass len pre linkové výstupy) |
The Ferrum Audio brand is an exceptionally successful Polish pioneer in the field of headphone audio and premium power supplies. It was founded in early 2020 under the umbrella of its parent company, HEM, in the Warsaw region, which is historically known for iron mining and a rich tradition of precision craftsmanship. Frédéric Chopin himself hailed from the same region, and Ferrum aims to bring the art of music and emotion to the whole world. The brand name refers to the Latin term for iron, symbolising the durability, uncompromising resilience and technical robustness of its design solutions.
Ferrum Audio combines decades of research with local manufacturing and a clear philosophy: to deliver the ultimate audiophile experience in compact and stylish devices offering exceptional value for money. The brand made a name for itself with its very first product – a hybrid power supply that redefined the possibilities for powering audio components. This was followed by fully balanced headphone amplifiers and D/A converters with headphone outputs, which quickly established themselves amongst the world’s best. Ferrum products are capable of extracting the absolute maximum from headphones – with an extremely transparent soundstage, great dynamics, ultra-low distortion and a level of detail that breathes new life into the music.
Manufacturer information (GPSR)
Manufacturer
HEM Sp. z o.o.
Al. Jerozolimskie 475 05-800 Pruszków Poland
+48 22 823 72 38