All items tagged with Ferrum (8)

Ferrum Introduces ERCO DAC Gen 2 with Firmware and Circuit Updates

February 6, 2024 by audioXpress Staff

Ferrum Introduces ERCO DAC Gen 2 with Firmware and Circuit Updates

Polish high-end audio brand Ferrum has announced the introduction of an improved version of its ERCO DAC and headphone amplifier. With the full reprogramming of ERCO's software in combination with changes in the analog circuitry, the Ferrum ERCO Gen 2 is one step closer to the performance levels of WANDLA, Ferrum's flagship converter. Available for $1,795 USD (or EUR) - considered affordable for high-end hifi - this upgrade is available for existing ERCO owners.

EISA 2023-2024 Awards in Audio Categories Announced

August 15, 2023 by Joao Martins

EISA 2023-2024 Awards in Audio Categories Announced

As the tradition dictates, the Expert Imaging and Sound Association (EISA) revealed the winners of its 2023-2024 Awards. In the 41st year of the awards recognizing the most innovative and cutting-edge products in hifi, home theater, mobile and car audio, there are many surprises and predictable winners. One of the surprises is the overwhelming number of "specialized" awards designed to accommodate hifi products, and the unexplainable absence of leading products in the true wireless category.

HEM Introduces New Ferrum WANDLA Flagship DAC/Preamp

April 25, 2023 by audioXpress Staff

HEM Introduces New Ferrum WANDLA Flagship DAC/Preamp

Polish audio manufacturer HEM continues to introduce new high-end audio products under its brand Ferrum. First it launched the HYPSOS hybrid power system, followed by the OOR headphone amplifier, and the ERCO USB-C DAC with headphone preamp, establishing a new reference in quality and price for a desktop high end design. Now, the company introduced the new WANDLA, a flagship DA converter that can also be powered by the HYPSOS.

EISA Announces 2022-2023 Awards - All The Audio Product Highlights

August 15, 2022 by Joao Martins

EISA Announces 2022-2023 Awards - All The Audio Product Highlights

The Expert Imaging and Sound Association (EISA) revealed the winners of its 2022-2023 Awards. With the consumer electronics industry still recovering from the pandemic effects, and some manufacturers emerging in the market lead after capitalizing on the changing environment, the awards show some predictability but also some surprises. This year celebrating its 40th anniversary, the EISA Awards recognize the most innovative, cutting-edge products.

HEM Unveils Serce Digital Audio System on a Module

May 30, 2022 by Joao Martins

HEM Unveils Serce Digital Audio System on a Module

Following the launch of three Ferrum products, HEM now announces Serce, a completely new digital audio platform that contains everything needed for a wide range of new hi-fi product developments. HEM is the audio manufacturing company from Poland that recently launched its own brand, Ferrum, with products aimed at high end audio enthusiasts. With Serce, HEM reinforces its position as a one-stop-shop solution for ODM/OEM audio electronics.

Ferrum Audio Introduces ERCO High End Headphone Amplifier and DAC

February 7, 2022 by audioXpress Staff

Ferrum Audio Introduces ERCO High End Headphone Amplifier and DAC

Ferrum Audio just unveiled its latest product, the third to be launched from the new brand created in 2021 by HEM, the electronics manufacturing company from Warsaw, Poland. The Ferrum ERCO is a high end USB-C DAC with balanced headphone and line level outputs, using a ESS Sabre ES9028PRO converter with support for PCM up to 32-bit/384kHz and DSD256. The name ERCO (not pronounced airco but ˈert͡so) is Esperanto for ore and was intended "to forge musical gems from its components," as the company states.

Expert Imaging and Sound Association (EISA) Announces 2021-2022 Awards - All The Audio Highlights

August 15, 2021 by audioXpress Staff

Expert Imaging and Sound Association (EISA) Announces 2021-2022 Awards - All The Audio Highlights

Even under the very unusual circumstances of a full year without trade-shows and the global pandemic continuing to disrupt the industry and many manufacturers' plans, EISA, the Expert Imaging & Sound Association revealed the winners of its 2021-2022 Awards. Technical experts from 60 leading specialist magazines and websites in 29 countries across the world have recognized and awarded no fewer than 86 products as the best in their categories, awarding performance and innovation in Consumer Electronics.

July 5, 2021 by audioXpress Staff

Polish Audio Electronics Manufacturer HEM Introduces Ferrum Brand of High End Audio Products

HEM is a Polish audio electronics designer and manufacturer and home of Ferrum, a new high end audio brand that just unveiled its first two products. The company benefits from an extensive history in audio electronics and an experienced engineering team that was responsible for some popular designs. Now with its own brand, Ferrum launches with HYPSOS, a hybrid power system, and OOR, an headphone amplifier for those looking for the ultimate musical bliss.