{"product_id":"ferrum-erco-dac-amp-hypsos-power-system-bundle","title":"Ferrum ERCO Gen 2 DAC\/Amp + Hypsos Single-Output Power System BUNDLE","description":"\u003ch2\u003eFerrum ERCO, desktop high end just became a thing...\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eoh, and it’s pronounced ertso, not airco\u003c\/i\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat's New\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith the full reprogramming of ERCO’s software in combination with crucial changes in the analog circuitry, we are introducing a newer and better ERCO. The ERCO Gen 2 will bring our entry-level DAC one step closer to the performance levels of WANDLA, our flagship converter. We even created a program for existing ERCO owners to upgrade their units to new ERCO Gen 2 specifications. So what did we improve?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eERCO fully balanced headphone DAC\/AMP\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eImproved I\/V converter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eImproved DSP engine\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eImproved Digital Filter (HQ Apodizing)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eImproved max resolution (768kHz\/DSD512)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProprietary IC power amp design\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProprietary optimised-for-audio digital inputs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProprietary optimized MQA rendering and decoding for ARM chip\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProprietary 4-pin Ferrum connector for HYPSOS\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBalanced 4,4mm jack and unbalanced 6,35mm jack headphone outputs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBalanced XLR and unbalanced RCA line outputs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Ferrum ERCO Gen 2 Fully Balanced Headphone DAC\/AMP Logo View\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0065\/4432\/6771\/files\/1_2048x2048.jpg?v=1705938136\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eImprovements brought to you by ERCO Gen 2\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe I\/V converter stage has better overall performance, and the DAC chip and DSP engine is bigger and able to emulate WANDLA performance including its DDF-preferred HQ Apodizing digital filter. Last but not least maximum resolution is now PCM 768kHz and DSD512.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSuited for high-end personal audio\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eConnect your favorite headphones to the balanced 4,4mm jack or unbalanced 6,35mm headphone jack outputs or powered loudspeakers on your desktop to the XLR or RCA outputs to perform to their max.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDiscrete\/IC hybrid design\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUltra-wideband ICs fine-tuned for audio use to achieve the best possible analog quality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTruly Balanced\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe signal path is truly balanced from the early D\/A stage and becomes truly balanced using the RCA inputs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eProprietary Technology\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIndustry-leading technology is applied. All digital ports are optimized for audio, MQA decoding, and rendering is optimized for use with internal ARM chip.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eClearing the path for high-end audio\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe perfect mix of flagship Ferrum technology combined with high-grade in-house developed Digital to Analog conversion. Choose from three digital and one analog input.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eEnhanced transparency\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe whole design remains focused on a balanced and very transparent sound signature, making listening fatigue something of the past.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFerrum Power Link\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eERCO performs very, very well right out of the box. But ERCO is made to excel above and beyond when used together with HYPSOS. We use what we dubbed our Ferrum Power Link (FPL in short) to connect the two. HYPSOS then will perform to its maximum, unleashing unheard musicality from the combination with ERCO.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eThe Name\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe name ERCO (not pronounced airco but ˈert͡so) is Esperanto for ore. We took to Esperanto for the name inspired by its creator Ludwik Lejzer Zamenhof, who used to live around the corner from our offices near Warsaw. Zamenhof started developing Esperanto in his childhood while still in school, pursuing peace around the world where one language would bring together humankind. We want to do the same through pure and honest music reproduction. In the end it brings peace to the mind.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ccite\u003eMarcin HamerlaFounder and CEO HEM\u003c\/cite\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eUnique output cable design\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTwo wires deliver the power and two wires provide 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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eERCO Gen2 comes with a carefully selected DC power adapter. To get the most out of ERCO Gen2 you can connect it with HYPSOS using our proprietary Ferrum Power Link DC power cable. 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It’s not a simple power supply but an audio component of its own – an equally (or even more) important part of a setup as any other. HYPSOS offers a selection of unique features and even accounts for future software improvements – the device is software controlled with as few hardware dependent elements as possible.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHybrid Power System\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLinear\/switching hybrid design to get the advantages from both techniques - low ripple and noise as well as fast transient response and high efficiency.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDistinct user levels\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eUsing pre-configured settings from the list of supported devices or setting custom parameters manually. Wide continuous output voltage range of 5-30V with up to 6A of current delivered to the load. 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