Ferrum Erco 2 DAC/Amp
Ferrum Erco 2 DAC/Amp
With the full reprogramming of ERCO’s software in combination with crucial changes in the analog circuitry, Ferrum is introducing a newer and better ERCO. The ERCO Gen 2 will bring their entry-level DAC one step closer to the performance levels of WANDLA, their flagship converter.
Ferrum ERCO Gen 2
DAC & Headphone Amplifier with SERCE DSP and true WANDLA DNA
The Ferrum team learned from WANDLA and transferred key technologies to the more accessible ERCO – refining and improving every critical stage.
ERCO Gen 2 Improvements
The upgraded I/V conversion stage delivers higher overall performance. The SERCE DSP engine provides oversampling with the preferred HQ apodizing digital filter (DDF), extracting maximum performance from the ESS DAC – approaching WANDLA-level results. Maximum resolution is now PCM 768 kHz and DSD512.
Designed for High-End Systems
Connect headphones via the balanced 4.4 mm or single-ended 6.35 mm output. Active speakers or power amplifiers connect through XLR or RCA for uncompromised signal integrity.
Discrete / IC Hybrid Design
Ultra-wideband ICs optimized for audio ensure exceptional analog purity and efficiency.
True Balanced Architecture
The signal path remains fully balanced from early D/A conversion through to the line outputs.
Enhanced Transparency
The entire design targets a neutral, highly transparent sound signature — free from listening fatigue.
Ferrum Power Link
ERCO already performs superbly — but paired with HYPSOS via Ferrum Power Link (FPL), it unlocks even greater dynamics and musicality.
Technical Specifications
| DAC chip | ESS Sabre ES9028PRO |
| Digital inputs | USB-C, S/PDIF coaxial, S/PDIF optical |
| Max resolution | PCM 32-bit / 768 kHz, DSD512 |
| MQA | Decoder & renderer (USB / OPT / COAX) |
| Headphone outputs | 4.4 mm balanced, 6.35 mm single-ended |
| Line outputs | Balanced XLR, single-ended RCA |
| Output power (bal.) | 6.1 W @ 50 Ω / 1.2 W @ 300 Ω |
| Output power (SE) | 1.7 W @ 50 Ω / 0.3 W @ 300 Ω |
| Frequency response | 10 Hz – 30 kHz (±0.05 dB) |
| THD (balanced) | <0.00018 % |
| Dynamic range (analog) | 129 dB (A-weighted) |
| Dimensions (W×D×H) | 21.7 × 20.6 × 5 cm |
| Weight | 1.8 kg |
