Drawn to the impressive sound and compact design of Ferrum's Polish-made, relatively affordable components, I was eager to visit the brand's booth and learn about the new 2.0.0 firmware update for the $2800 Wandla DAC. The update introduces Ferrum Streaming Control Technology (FSCT), which enables remote control of streamers and displays title and artist information on the DAC's touchscreen.
The new code also lets Wandla owners control volume over USB between the DAC and a computer, connect via I²S, and move more easily among inputs. According to Ferrum CEO Marcin Hamerla, metadata handling is likewise improved.
Shown in the top photo are Ferrum's Wandla DAC, OOR headphone amplifier, and Hypsos hybrid power supply. "Wandla" is derived from the German word for converter, Wandler; Oor is the Dutch word for ear (and the Netherlands' most prominent rock magazine); and hypsos is Greek for height or altitude. Ferrum's polyglot naming thus reveals an international ear for converting signals to new hypsos.
Shown in the top photo are Ferrum's Wandla DAC, OOR headphone amplifier, and Hypsos hybrid power supply. "Wandla" is derived from the German word for converter, Wandler; Oor is the Dutch word for ear (and the Netherlands' most prominent rock magazine); and hypsos is Greek for height or altitude. Ferrum's polyglot naming thus reveals an international ear for converting signals to new hypsos.
