Ferrum Audio ERCO Gen 2 DAC and Headphone Amplifier
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Features
| Headphone Socket | No |
|---|---|
| Warranty The length of time your product is protected by warranty | 3 Years |
| Product Type | Other |
Tech Specs
- Headphone output gain: balanced -5.8 dB, +6 dB, +17.8 dB; single ended -11.8 dB, 0 dB, +11.8 dB
- Operation: fully balanced, proprietary IC power amp
- Power inputs: 5.5/2.5 mm DC connector center positive; proprietary FPL 4-pin DC connector (FPL)
- Analog inputs: RCA (Consumer level; Pro option with future software update)
- Digital inputs: USB-C (all formats); S/PDIF optical (up to 24-bit/96 kHz, DoP64); Coaxial (up to 24-bit/192 kHz, DoP64)
- DAC chip: ESS Sabre ES9028PRO
- PCM sample rates: 44.1 / 48 / 88.2 / 96 / 176.4 / 192 / 352.8 / 384 kHz
- DSD sample rates: 2.8224 / 3.072 / 5.6448 / 6.144 / 11.2896 / 12.288 MHz
- MQA: decoder and renderer
- DAC resolution: PCM up to 384k@32bit; DSD up to 256 (11.2 MHz / 12.2 MHz)
- Headphone jack outputs: balanced 4.4 mm (TRRRS); unbalanced 6.35 mm (TRS)
- Line outputs: balanced XLR; unbalanced RCA (both Consumer level; Pro with future software update)
- Volume control: analogue with bypass option (bypass for line outputs only)
- Frequency response: 10 Hz – 30 kHz (+/- 0.05 dB) 10 Hz – >200 kHz (+/- 1 dB)
- Output power unbalanced: 300 mW into 300 Ω; 1,7 W into 50 Ω
- Output power balanced: 1.2 W into 300 Ω; 6.1 W into 50 Ω
- THD on balanced output: < 0.00018% / -115 dB, 1 mW into 16 Ω; < 0.00018% / -115 dB, 100 mW into 16 Ω
- THD on unbalanced output: < 0.00032% / -110 dB, 1 mW into 16 Ω; < 0.00057% / -105 dB, 100 mW into 16 Ω
- Dynamic range analog: 130 dB (A-weighted)
- Dynamic range digital: 120 dB (A-weighted)
- Input impedance: 47 kΩ
- Output impedance unbalanced: 22 Ω on pre-amp
- Output impedance balanced: 44 Ω on pre-amp
- Output impedance Headphones: < 0.3 Ω
- Power consumption: idle <15 W
- Power adapter: 100-240V AC to 22-30V DC
- Dimensions (W x D x H): 21.7 cm x 20.6 cm x 5 cm / 8.6” x 8.1” x 2.0”
- Weight: 1.8 kg / 3.97 LBS
Description
Ferrum Audio ERCO Gen 2 DAC and headphone amplifier is an updated version of the ERCO with a new board at a lower price than the prior model. The ERGO Gen 2 is designed to get the very best possible sound from your digital sources via optical, coaxial or USB with both single-ended (RCA) and balanced (XLR) outputs.
Of course it can be used as a dedicated DAC in a hi-fi or headphones system with the benefit of an excellent onboard headphone amplifier. It can also be used with/without the matching HYPSOS power supply upgrade (not included) which is shown together with ERCO Gen 2 in several photos for reference.
ERCO Gen 2 allows for enhanced transparency across the soundscape which in turn gives you a less fatiguing listening experience that allows you to truly appreciate the music.
Purist Digital to Analogue Conversion
The ERCO Gen 2 headphone DAC is designed to be the best of the best – a DAC without compromise, whilst combining all the tools that make the Ferrum family one of the most respected product line ups in the Hi-Fi world today.
Keeping it clean
The ERCO Gen 2 combines over two decades of experience with latest technology to deliver a clean and clear soundscape by using Ferrum technology that sets them apart from other brands, while combining with unbeatable self-developed Digital to Analog conversion all thanks to the ESS Sabre DAC chip.
Choosing your output
You can use any of your own high-end headphones that use either the 4.4mm or 6.35mm headphone outputs, or for the ultimate in performance using a set of XLR or RCA loudspeakers on the desktop. Either option allows for perfect clarity across the 10 Hz – 30 kHz (+/- 0.05 dB) 10 Hz – >200 kHz (+/- 1 dB) spectrum.
Power Link
The ERCO Gen 2 brings in the option to pair the unit with HYPSOS (not included) that truly allows the ERCO Gen 2 to shine and regulate the power to ensure a long life of the unit, this is achieved by the FPL (Ferrum Power Link) that unleashes the ERCO Gen 2 to the max.